guinea pigs






 

Question by  Anupam (77)

What is the best treatment for guinea pigs with fleas?

 
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Answer by  ferfer72 (2623)

Wash them in flea shampoo. Then put them and yourself in a safe location. Then flea bomb your house to get rid of fleas and eggs.

 
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Answer by  em (201)

Ask your vet if they make aflea collar for guinea pigs; if not they may have a gel you can put on their neck which will kill the fleas.

 
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Answer by  traumatised (3285)

Revolution is the best treatment for fleas on guinea pigs, however you will have to take your pig to a vet to get the proper dosage. Mites are more common on cavies, and often mistaken for fleas. Mites should be treated with ivermectin. Either way, a visit to your vet is in order, ASAP.

 
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Answer by  Angela17 (697)

When a guinea pig has been infested with fleas or mits, it is very important to find a vet that takes care of these such animals. The fleas can be spread and cause an infestation in your home. There is a certain medicine that the vet can give you. They will give you sulfate to bath the guinea pig in.

 
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