Mites on Guinea-dealing with a situation of itch!

If you're going to get a cavy, you should know how to properly care for them. Guinea Pigs are prone to suffering from skin problems such as mites. Mites are microscopic in appearance, that's why you can't see with your eyes alone. However, there are signs and symptoms that can be used to determine if your pet is suffering from mites, so you can give the right kind of treatment to alleviate the problem as soon as possible. If this problem is left untreated, can cause serious health problems and even death.

Keep in mind that the guinea pigs and mites do not go together well. Mites often cause more harm than you can imagine. To determine if your pet is infested by these creatures annoying, here are some common signs and symptoms to consider.

The first is if your pet is itching continuously. Mites can be quite irritating especially when they dig into the skin, causing pain and discomfort. If your pet keeps itching, you will find that is breaking his skin or injury will begin to appear. This will go on and on unless this is not the issue.

Secondly, because mites are too difficult to see with the naked eye, you should check your pet's fur to see if there is any dandruff forming or crawling insects that resemble lice. If the mange begins to form, chances are, your pet has mites.

When you see any of these symptoms, you should consider the item at your local veterinarian for treatment. On the other hand, if you prefer to deal with the issue there are some basic treatments that can help alleviate the problem quickly.

One of the best treatments to get rid of mites is to give your pet a bath. You can also make use of neem oil to eliminate the appearance of mites. Just apply this oil on your pet's skin and let it do its job to get rid of the infestation. If mites are still present, you might want to consider injecting your pet with Ivermectin. You must determine the weight of your pet Guinea pig first so you can inject the right dosage. If all else fails, a trip to the vet should be in order, so he can give the best solution to the problem.

When it comes to mites, find the right solution as soon as it is necessary to keep your pet healthy. Guinea Pigs tend to grow up to 2 pounds and can live up to 7 years, but can survive longer if well taken care of. That's why if you want to spend more time with your pet, you should treat the mites, as soon as you see the above mentioned symptoms. In this way you will be able to enjoy your pet in the years to come and build a long-term friendship.

I'm a cavy owner and enthusiast. For almost two years now I have been helping Guinea pig owners or soon-to-be owners build a loving and fulfilling relationship with animals healthy and happy. It is my goal to make sure that you understand everything there is to know about providing care of Guinea pigs with first class and do it with confidence.