[Gpdd] HEALTH Mites

[Penny Charlesworth]

Carole,

I hope that your vet gave you Ivermectin to kill off those mites. If Misty lives with another piggy, she should be treated as well. I treat all of my herd with Ivermectin, orally, as a preventative every three months so no pig ever gets a mite problem and new piggies are treated on arrival. 

Ivermectin does not kill off the mite eggs so a second or third dose will be necessary to wipe out the cycle.

Have a look at http://www.guinealynx.com/mites.html As well as lots of info, there is a pigture at the end showing a piggy wearing a wrap to prevent self mutilation.

Penny and the Piggyfriends.