[Gpdd] Health. Re: Mites.

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Hi Slaves,

I agree with Penny about this v shaped hair loss. If this is across the 
back then it is a classic sign of parasites. Skinscrapings are not 
reliable. Check and shampoo for lice anyway. I found that rescued pigs 
that came in to us with this exact loss of hair in a v shape had mites 
and lice. I would treat for mites and lice before agreeing to any 
surgery.



The pattern of hair loss is completely different for ovarian cysts. The 
thinning or baldness is usually along the sides or flanks. Don't get 
panicked into making a decision. Cysts are not the same thing as 
tumours so your vet wasn't saying she had ovarian cancer.

We shampoo our pigs every six-eight weeks. We also use Panacur wormer 
and Noromectin ( Ivermectin solution ) every three months almost like a 
vaccination. Ivermectin kills mites but sadly is not effective against 
lice which is why I shampoo pigs too.

As guinea pigs get older they usually have lumps and bumps. Most turn 
out to be benign. I have several pigs with these lipomas. i keep a 
close eye on them for any changes  but they are really just fatty 
lumps.

Being kept in dirty conditions, with little natural light as well as a 
poor diet would also affect her skin and hair. Treat for parasites and 
continue feeding her well and see if she improves.

She is so lucky you happened to be there at that time. it must have 
been fate that you were.


With all best wishes,

Antoinette and the Magic 60.
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