Can guinea pigs get lice?

Answer by  traumatised (3285)

Yes they can, but the most common pest in guinea pigs are mites. To know which is which, take your pig to a trained exotics vet. The treatments for each pest are different (revolution or ivermectin) and you will need advice about dosing.

Answer by  bh (24)

Guinea pigs are susceptible to lice infestations, and often develop infections because of the presence of lice, but luckily they are unable to give their lice to human beings as it concerns a different kind of lice.

Answer by  John (9008)

Lice will attack any land-based mammal. Thus, just like people and many other animals, guinea pigs can be afflicted with lice.

Answer by  mansi (521)

Guinea pigs can get lice just like humans. Lice look like tiny, thin, long bugs. They don't hop or jump. They crawl around fur and close to the skin