Mites Mites & Treatment

[Kyle&Mo]

I believe that one of my piggies has mites; he shows all of the symptoms. My girlfriend's mom (who was until recently a vet tech or something) told me to go to the vet but the costs would be over $200 for the shots (at $30 each) and visit costs and I simply cannot afford that. I was looking at this awesome website guineapigcages.com and saw that you can get ivermectin or Revolution for relatively cheap. My questions are
1. Are shots really $30 each??
2. Would it be safe for my piggies to use ivermectin?

A speedy response is much appreciated, I'm sure Mo is in a lot of pain right now and I feel bad for him

Thank you.

 

[Ly&Pigs]

They don't need injections for treatment of mites. Ivermectin can be applied orally or topically which is less invasive and saves the pig from being in pain. The cost of the medication will vary from vet office to vet office.

You can get Ivermectin, follow the instructions on guinealynx and dose them yourself. Other options for mite treatment are Advantage and Revolution.