Because sarcoptic mites live under your guinea pig's skin, you'll also need either an oral de-wormer or an injection to treat this condition. Please be aware that beaphar is too low dosed to deal with an acute outbreak and that it is bascially a waste of money that is better invested in good quality treatment. I haven't come across the static lice farriers shampoo, so I can't comment on its efficiency and would not recommend to use it on spec without seeing it used by vets first but our experience with the Gorgeous Guineas shampoos is that won't necessarily do the trick on its own. External parasites are easily picked up by guineas and passed on to other guineas through close contact. These pesky parasites are dormant and go unnoticed, but when a cavy can’t groom itself correctly, feels stressed or has a weakened immune system, the infestation can get out of hand quickly.

parasites that burrow under guinea pigs’ skin and cause the extremely painful condition known as sarcoptic mange. Any other use of advice given here is done so at your risk, is solely your responsibility and not that of this forum or its owner. When mites are properly diagnosed, all your guinea pigs will need treatment and their living quarters must be thoroughly cleaned. Do bear in mind that guineas often get fungal and parasitic problems at the same time, so if in doubt treat for both.We specialise in pet supplies for all pets including dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles.

Avoid future infestations by quarantining and treating new animals if suspected of being carriers and practising good husbandry. Occasionally a vet will completely misdiagnose a mite infestation and treat for ringworm or other illness if the mite is not visible under the microscope at the time. Also use 40ml of KG wash and go dog shampoo in a 60 degree wash to clear any fleas or mites from bedding, always dry in a tumble dryer on a very hot setting if possible. There is nothing you can do to make your piggies 100% parasite-proof, but there are some measures you can take to keep infestations down.Beaphar Anti-Mange is a veterinary medicine containing Invermectin, that has been specificially designed to help treat rabbits and guinea pigs suffering from skin diseases caused by.

You will be pleased to know that guinea pig mites (and lice) are species-specific, so there is very little chance of you or your family becoming infected. Mites and lice are the most common parasites that affect guinea pigs, but there is a difference between them.It has taken us a lot of digging around but the concentration is still the old low 'prevention' dose and frequency which will only lead to encouraging resistancy but will definitely not do anything to get on top of the lice - whatever it says on the label!