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i have a guinea pig she has little sores on her back ...
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i have a guinea pig she has little sores on her back and sides they are crusty?
they do look like they have been bleeding alittle. i change and clean her cage
and bedding once a week should i do it more? please let me know about my two
questions. my name is tracy my email is jacbr549@sbcglobal.net
thank you
no one seems to know what i'm talking about

 

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: guinea pig

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June 24 11:23 PM (16 minutes and 28 seconds later)
         
Reply to Danielle's Post: she is scratching no hair loss she does have
a little dry patch on her butt
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June 24 11:32 PM (8 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
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It sounds as though she most likely has mites, possibly mange mites. This is not uncommon in guinea pigs, unfortunately, but is easily treatable.

She will need to be examined by a veterinarian who is experienced with rodents. If they do diagnose her as having mites, she will need to be treated for them. This is typically done using Ivomec, or Ivermectin, although some veterinarians will prefer to use a different medication.

As I mentioned above, my advice would be to have her seen by a vet, so that they can diagnose, or rule out, any possible illness she may have, and determine an appropriate course of treatment.

Hope this helps!


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