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Post by almondandjoyrmygps on Jun 16, 2005 0:37:47 GMT
ok well when i first joined wheekers as susie knows, my joy had lice. we got him cured. today i saw he had a black scab on him and when i moved his fur to see, he went crazy. this whole time i think i was in denile that he was fine but i know something is wrong. it is either parasitic or fungal... my mom wants me to take them to a local shelter for adoption but i would be heartbroken! what is a easy cure (whatever amount to money) other symptoms- when i pick him up he kicks and bites (not hard) hates being touched... im so nervous help me!!!
my old thread i was talking about is in guinea pig health called Topic: help me!! my guinea pig is losing fur and skin.
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Post by kingscountry on Jun 16, 2005 2:07:18 GMT
I would say he has mite..most likely selnic....Ivomec or something similar repeated one week apart should fix him up a treat....best to consult your vet or aplication and dosage..
Cheers
Fee...
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Post by Clover on Jun 16, 2005 4:59:39 GMT
I agree, it does sound like mites. Sometimes they scratch so much that they can bleed and then it turns into a scab.
My vet gives me oral ivomec for my piggies, as it saves them from having injections. You could always ask your vet Amanda about it, you just have to be very careful with the dose.
I'm sure your little boy will be back to being very cuddly soon. He's just in a lot of pain and when you touch him. A good idea is to stroke him on the neck area and not their back, as thats the area thats most effected.
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Post by Janet on Jun 16, 2005 6:00:40 GMT
It might help too if you sit down and talk to mom about how important your piggies are to you. You might want to write down what you are learning and how this is making you more responsible in all areas of your life. Make sure you are finishing your homework and household jobs too. Best wishes for you and the piggies.
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Post by almondandjoyrmygps on Jun 16, 2005 12:26:36 GMT
thanks, my mom sorta understands now, i am going to the vet tomorrow(last day of school today) to find him something probably ivomec i researched it. thanks for your support. (joy loves his neck being petted!!)
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Post by vegan on Jun 16, 2005 13:09:12 GMT
Aw, I feel so sorry for your pigs.. seems like there's alway's something wrong with them. Poor babies.  I wouldnt know what it would be, I'm sure the others would..Go see your vet asap. Good Luck to you. |
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Post by almondandjoyrmygps on Jun 16, 2005 23:18:21 GMT
thanks vegan.. if anyone cares i weighed my piggers and they are 2.5 lbs each(little over 1 kilo)
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Post by skipperdoo on Jun 17, 2005 4:20:27 GMT
I responded to this question more than two weeks ago when you asked about it in a totally different thread. My thoughts are the same as they were then: mites.
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Post by almondandjoyrmygps on Jun 17, 2005 14:38:02 GMT
i agree with you now i should have listened sorry!!  |
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Post by skipperdoo on Jun 17, 2005 15:11:29 GMT
No problem ... you had other things on your mind.  Sending healing vibes his way. Sometimes it can take a few treatments seven days apart to clear up mites. If it doesn't clear up, then you'll need to seek vet advice to see if it might be fungal. Good luck! |
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Post by almondandjoyrmygps on Jun 17, 2005 17:15:19 GMT
thanks
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Post by piggygirl on Jul 19, 2005 9:51:19 GMT
hope he gets better soon
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Post by almondandjoyrmygps on Jul 26, 2005 23:11:51 GMT
thanks amy!! and he is doing a whole lot beter!
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Post by samnbud on Jul 27, 2005 0:59:15 GMT
What did the vet say and what treatment have you given him?
Where do you live in the US..if you are close to me I could adopt them.....just kidding I hope you get to keep them!
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Post by almondandjoyrmygps on Jul 29, 2005 15:19:55 GMT
i got to keep him and they gave me ivomec
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Post by Josie on Jul 29, 2005 15:20:47 GMT
So he's okay?!
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Post by almondandjoyrmygps on Jul 29, 2005 22:51:58 GMT
yes he is doing great... as a matter of fact i gave him a bath today(he got into dirt oops!) and i checked and no scabs to be seen! i was very happy. although, he didn't like me touching his bum!
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Post by Josie on Jul 30, 2005 17:08:23 GMT
Oh good. =~)
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Post by Cutecavy on Aug 1, 2005 17:40:29 GMT
Thats great! Tell him Hi!  Hehe ^^ |
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Post by almondandjoyrmygps on Aug 1, 2005 20:02:49 GMT
i told him he says wheek wheek hehehe
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I wouldnt know what it would be, I'm sure the others would..Go see your vet asap. Good Luck to you. 
Sending healing vibes his way. Sometimes it can take a few treatments seven days apart to clear up mites. If it doesn't clear up, then you'll need to seek vet advice to see if it might be fungal. Good luck!
Hehe ^^
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