Help needed...piggie with bloody scabs
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I agree with Snowflakey. I'd start with 1 ml twice a day of the Benadryl and see how it works. Our vet told us it is well tolerated in guinea pigs, so you may be able to up that a little, but starting at 2 ml of a 2.5 mg/ml concentration twice a day seems a little high to me.
Good luck. Hope these meds do the trick for Jasper and for you.
Good luck. Hope these meds do the trick for Jasper and for you.
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Okay today I found him with another "scorch" mark on his behind. I have to agree with the vet who said it's from him biting himself. I did see him reach back there.
He's had two doses of Benadryl and the Revolution so far and I see a tiny improvement. I have no idea how long it should be before the Revolution works but I would think the Benadryl should have done something.
So, at this point I'd like to bathe him in something. Can somebody suggest a product?
He's had two doses of Benadryl and the Revolution so far and I see a tiny improvement. I have no idea how long it should be before the Revolution works but I would think the Benadryl should have done something.
So, at this point I'd like to bathe him in something. Can somebody suggest a product?
I don't think I would do that. Again I don't have alot of experience, but I think that would only aggrivate him more. I don't recall how long it was for a bath after I used Advantage (like Revolution) on my dogs. I also remember reading over and over not to bath with mites because of aggrivation and doing more harm than good.
- Lynx
- Celebrate!!!
Carol, I don't know if bathing is a good idea or not. But there are some suggestions for soothing shampoos on the grooming page (suggested by members here).
www.guinealynx.info/grooming.html
www.guinealynx.info/grooming.html
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- My home, ruled by pigs!
Thanks. I was thinking of something to use for itching...like an oatmeal soap maybe? I just sat and observed him. He is still scratching although he is still down to two bloody sores. I suppose that is an improvement in itself since a few days ago he had about 4 plus those two "scorch" marks.
Maybe I just need to be more patient.
Maybe I just need to be more patient.
- Barbara Osborn
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Gosh GPLover, this has been going on since before Thanksgiving. I think you the most patient of all people. How can you think that you need to be more patient.
It all sounds so frustrating. I have a magic wand that I can send you. Shall I FedEx it?
This piggie is most fortunate to have you as his benefactor.
It all sounds so frustrating. I have a magic wand that I can send you. Shall I FedEx it?
This piggie is most fortunate to have you as his benefactor.