Ticks in guinea pigs: treatment recommendations with photos. Water mite How to treat a guinea pig for mites

Sarcoptic mange

This is an invasive animal disease caused by with pincers families Sarcoptidae. The two most commonly found species in guinea pigs are Sarcoptes cuniculi and Sarcoptes scabiei.

Clinical picture:

The animal experiences severe itching, scratching itself until it bleeds, and gray crusts form at the site of scratching. Most often, lesions are visible in the muzzle area, on the front and hind legs in the form of bald patches.

To make a diagnosis, it is necessary to take a skin scraping, which is taken at the border with a healthy area. The resulting material is examined under a microscope.

For the treatment of sarcoptic mange in animals, in particular in guinea pigs, apply acaricidal drugs, which includes selamectin. The cage and all household items must be disinfected with alkali, and then treated with Frontline, Barsik and other sprays. In a cage guinea pig can be placed only two hours after treatment; sawdust is sprinkled into the cage after the tray has completely dried. It is advisable to carry out treatment under.

Demodecosis.

Clinical picture:

Formation of pustules and papules on the scalp and limbs of a guinea pig. In their place, ulcers then form. Lots of bald areas. The feet may become swollen, causing the animal to have difficulty moving and limping on the affected limb.

As with sarcoptic mange, a scraping of the skin is taken at the border with a healthy area and examined under a microscope.

For the treatment of demodicosis in guinea pigs are used drugs containing ivermectin. The drug is toxic and it is necessary that The veterinarian calculated the dosage. In addition, the animal is bathed in a chamomile solution or Doctor shampoo is used for bathing (the shampoo does not kill ticks, its effect is purely symptomatic).

Trixacarosis

Clinical picture:

As with sarcoptic mange and demodicosis, scrapings are taken from the affected areas of the skin for microscopy.

Sick animals are isolated and treated with preparations containing selamectin. Twice, with an interval of 10 days.

The cell is thoroughly disinfected in the previously described manner.

lice eaters

Lice eaters in guinea pigs localized in the croup and perineum, causing severe itching. They are visible to the naked eye as white, rapidly moving "dots". Affected hair falls out.

Hair from the affected areas is examined, and lice eaters are also clearly visualized using a magnifying glass.

First of all, when treating lice in guinea pigs, the cage is disinfected.A the animals themselves are treated with drugs, which includes selamectin. As a rule, one treatment is enough, but if the infestation is severe, the guinea pig should be treated again after 10-14 days.

All insecticides are very toxic drugs, therefore, to confirm a preliminary diagnosis and prescribe treatment,.

These microscopic mites hide under the skin and cause severe pain. You may notice your pig itching, biting, hair loss, and in severe cases, seizures. Severe infestation can be life-threatening. If you suspect one of your pigs has a tick, treat them all (they may be carriers without showing signs) as soon as possible. Ivermectin is best choice. It is necessary to repeat the treatment after 8-10 days, as Ivermectin does not kill the eggs. Read more about treatment methods and medications below.

In rare cases, they may cause temporary itching in sensitive people, but cannot reproduce and live on humans. Death can occur due to severe dehydration from increasingly larger wounds and refusal to eat due to severe pain and discomfort. In a healthy animal, the mite may lie dormant for many months or years, becoming a problem in a pregnant guinea pig or a guinea pig under stress or illness. The most serious infection occurs in young and old animals under stress and poor condition environment usually on the torso. The response in healthy animals is less severe, perhaps due to grooming or suppression of the immune system.

Transmission of the infection occurs mainly through direct contact with infected animals, although eggs may be acquired accidentally. Ticks rarely leave their host unless the bedding is not cleaned or as a result of overcrowding or in the event of the death of the host. In the absence of a host, they usually die within 3 weeks. However, eggs that are laid in burrows in the skin can survive on their own for long periods of time.

Photos of ticks

Symptoms

These types of microscopic mites are characterized by unbearable itching for animals and can lead to thinning and/or patchy hair loss, skin loss (may resemble dandruff) and ultimately, non-healing wounds resulting from severe scratching and biting, further exacerbating hair loss. Scratching infested with mites can cause such itching and pain that it looks like a seizure. A guinea pig suffering from mites may become less friendly and refuse to interact with the owner.

Although skin scraping can confirm whether there are mites, they are often not done because they are not reliable. (See Misdiagnosis below). Often, veterinarians will use ivermectin when there is only itching and hair loss; treatment for other conditions, such as fungal infections, will not improve. It is important to note that your guinea pig may suffer from more than one medical condition.

Misdiagnosis

Sometimes the veterinarian is completely wrong in diagnosing a mite infestation, for example, if a scraping does not show the presence of fungus, they may try to treat the mumps for the fungus, which will not be successful. Do your best to get proper treatment if ticks are suspected. Subcutaneous mites can kill.

Treatment

Ivermectin- For drugs containing 0.1% ivermectin (Otodectin), the dosage is 0.2 ml/1 kg of weight, for drugs containing 1% ivermectin (Novomek, Ivermek, Baymek) the dosage is 0.02 ml/1 kg of weight according to the instructions! Maximum 0.05 ml/1 kg of weight for mumps (according to the dosage usually prescribed by Anastasia Vysokikh) - twice with an interval of 8-10 days. In some severe cases, you need to inject 3-4 times with an interval of 8-10 days. Not used if the animal's weight is less than 340 grams. Toxic to the liver, you need to accurately calculate the dosage.

drops Lawyer- for small dogs, at a dosage of 0.1 ml per 1 kg. drip onto the bald spot behind the ears and let it absorb. Repeat 2 more times with a difference of 2 weeks.

Stronghold (selamectin)- for puppies and kittens, 6 mg/kg, drop onto the bald patch behind the ears and allow to be absorbed. Repeat 2 more times with an interval of 8 days.

Diazepam- will help relieve itching.

Keep your pig's nails trimmed so he doesn't scratch himself too much.

In some cases, a blanket may be needed to prevent scratching.

Prevention

If one of your pigs has a tick, all your pigs will need to be treated and their living quarters should be thoroughly cleaned. To avoid infection, new pigs should be quarantined for 2 weeks.

Be sure to boost your immunity.

Scabies mite (subcutaneous mite) -

Trixacarus caviae

These microscopic mites hide under the skin and cause serious pain. You may notice scratches on the skin, mumps willmyselfbiting with teeth, her fur falls out. Serious infestations can be life-threatening. If you suspect that one of your pets is sick with a subcutaneous tick, examine the others as soon as possible. Ivermectin, Otodectin, Novomek, Ivermec - a drug for quick assistance. Several injections of the drug are necessary because these drugs do not kill the eggs laid by females under the skin.

Subcutaneous mites, which appear in guinea pigs, cannot reproduce or live on humans.

Death of a guinea pig can occur due to severe dehydration, increasingly large wounds, and failure to eat due to extreme pain and discomfort. In a healthy animal, the mite may lie dormant for many months or years, becoming a problem in a pregnant guinea pig, a weakened animal during another illness, or after stress. The most serious infestations occur in babies or very old animals, whose immunity is most weakened. The disease in animals of other ages is no less serious, possibly due to poor care or weakened immunity.

Scabies mite (Trixacarus caviae) is an arachnid insect. Infection occurs primarily through direct contact with infected animals, although eggs can be introduced through carelessness. Ticks rarely leave their host, usually as a result of overcrowding or the death of the tick host. Without a host, they usually die within 3 weeks. However, eggs that were laid in burrows in the skin can live large number time.

Photo - Kat .

Signs: The microscopic mites cause unbearable itching in the pet and can lead to thinning and/or patchy hair loss, flaking skin (can resemble dandruff) and eventually open sores resulting from vigorous scratching that increases hair loss. Scratching an area of skin infested with mites can cause such pain and itching in your guinea pig that the animal falls on its back squealing and begins to convulse.

While skin scraping can confirm mites, it is often not done. Because this procedure is very painful for the guinea pig and is completely unreliable. Often, a veterinarian will use Ivermectin (and analogues) for severe itching and hair loss, when treating another condition (such as a fungal infection), when there is no improvement with treatment. It is important to note that your guinea pig may be suffering from several conditions at the same time.

Diagnostics: Sometimes a veterinarian will completely misdiagnose a mite infestation based solely on the results of a skin scraping.

Example:

"A guinea pig was brought in for treatment with severe scratching. The vet ruled out mites when he did not find any in the skin scrapings. He prescribed treatment for a fungal and yeast infection, sent samples to the laboratory, did a skin biopsy, and felt that he had already investigated every possibility The guinea pig was already under anesthesia twice when taking samples. All this time, the guinea pig (which had already lost most of its hair) was in unbearable pain, with wounds, and after several weeks the condition only worsened. Ivermectin in case it was ticks. The result was immediate."

If you suspect a subcutaneous tick disease, do everything to cure your animal.

Scabies mites can cause the death of an animal!

Processing: In case of mite infestation, an injection is givenIvermectin (Otodectin ) under the withers. Two or more injections are required, 7 to 10 days apart. Ivermectin is best not used on guinea pigs weighing less than 340 grams. Otodectin is designed for use in small animals and is suitable for the treatment of baby guinea pigs who have stopped suckling their mother. This medicine must be used in a strictly calculated dose. A good veterinarian should be familiar with the drug and know what doses are considered safe for guinea pigs. Supervision by a competent physician will ensure that the use of this drug is necessary. The veterinarian may also treat open wounds and wounds caused by scratching and other complications associated with infestation. Keep nails trimmed to minimize further damage from scratching.

Calculate dosageIvermectina (Otodectina) in milligrams per kilogram of weight, for different types animals. Therefore, it is necessary to know the weight of the animal. Your veterinarian should know how to calculate the correct dosage.

Once the mites have been properly diagnosed, all of your guinea pigs will need to be treated and their living quarters should be completely cleaned. Avoid future infestations by carefully examining newly acquired new animals and quarantining them if you suspect they came from an unsafe breeding facility. Breeders usually quarantine new gilts (as they can carry mites without showing signs of illness). It is better to prevent new arrivals from subcutaneous mites than to risk introducing them to a whole herd of guinea pigs.

The water mite, like its other relatives, is small in size and will be difficult to see with the naked eye. A photo of a water mite for study is taken under a microscope and then enlarged several times. You can recognize an aquatic inhabitant from arachnids by the following characteristics:

the adult size is no more than 3 mm, males do not grow to such sizes, their body length is no more than 2 mm;
the body is round in shape, the very small head is difficult to see even with magnification;
the color of the aquatic inhabitant is usually bright, colors may vary, yellow, orange, and red mites are predominantly found;
like other arthropods, there are four pairs of limbs, the first is modified;
there are one or two pairs of eyes on the head;
adults are almost completely covered with setae.

Water mite excellent swimmer, he managed to achieve this due to his long legs.

Interesting!
Breathing is carried out over the entire surface of the back, oxygen is absorbed from the environment. The arachnid can survive even if the ratio of oxygen to other substances is 1 to a million.

Representatives of the genus Limnocharis do not have small setae on their bodies, and their legs are poorly developed. They only move along the bottom by crawling.

There is a subspecies that lives in salt water. The sea mite is practically no different from its freshwater relatives.

Nutrition

plankton;
aquatic invertebrates;
small crustaceans;
seaweed.

Note!
The water mite is not at all dangerous to humans; the arthropod will not even think of attacking such a large warm-blooded individual.

Reproduction

Reproduction occurs sexually. After mating, the female lays eggs on algae, they attach to the chosen victim and go through a difficult process. life cycle of three juvenile stages. Only after making this long journey in an inert state will the larva hatched from the egg become a sexually mature individual. Find a free-floating egg or larva water mite impossible, only imagoes can remain in this state.

Habitats

The water mite can be found in almost any body of water, regardless of whether it is fresh or salty. They are common in:

large and small rivers;
salt and freshwater lakes;
mountain streams;
seas and oceans.

Interesting!
Analysis of stagnant water from a forest puddle showed the presence of water mites in small numbers.

With the naked eye, you can detect the location of ticks in the shallows of rivers and ponds in clear weather. If you look closely, you will notice very small, slowly moving brightly colored dots on the sandy bottom; these will be the desired aquatic species arachnids.

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Mermen

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Water deities

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Mermen

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Water clock

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