shes got ticks//fleas. any spray recommended?
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It is probably mange mites. Don't worry it is easily treatable. You need to get some ivermectin, you can get this from a feed store, or from an online catalogue. It is made for cattle, however it is widely known by good pig owners that it is the best solution for the problem.
http://www.guinealynx.info/parasites.htm... ~ Different Parasites including fleas and ticks
http://www.guinealynx.info/ivermectin.ht... ~ Ivermectin Info
http://www.guinealynx.info/furmites.html... ~ More Mites info
Hope this helps. You should also join the www.guinealynx.com forum
Go to a pet store (preferrably Petsmart or Petco) and ask them what they recommend. They will hook you up with somthing.
sorry i cant reccomend any thing
Ticks can be removed by hand.
I have not seen a flea spray for guinea pigs, but your vet may have one or be able to suggest one.
In the mean time you can give your guina pig a bath and remove the fleas by hand with a flea comb.
Do not use products ment for dogs or cats, they can kill your guinea pig.
Firstly how do you know that she has ticks/fleas? Scratching may not mean that she has any problem, excessive scratching means she probably has something but with your description it is too hard to tell.
Secondly do not get any sprays from a pet store, go to an exotic vet. They will be able to properly diagnose your baby and give the correct treatment. Different parasites need different medicines, mostly it is ivermectin.
Please add details as to whether or not you have seen a vet and what symptoms she possesses.
http://www.guinealynx.info/parasites.htm...
Everything MotaroRIP told you is correct. The only thing I want to add is that if you ever have questions or concerns about how to care for your guinea pig, the last place you want to go is to a pet store. Check out the links MotaroRIP gave you. You will find the best help there.
Do excatly what Motaro says and follow his links. DO NOT get any sprays from a pet store, its a waste of money, you could harm the pig, and Petsmart employees know as much about pets as much as Lindsay Lohan knows about sobriety. NOTHING!..they are only hired from an application like a McDonalds employee, no college education of any kind.
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