Hair mite infestation in guinea pigs
The hair mite infestation is a parasitic skin disease of guinea pigs , which in guinea pigs often occurs. It is caused by the approximately 0.5 mm large fur mite Chirodiscoides caviae .
Infested animals may be without clinical symptoms . If the infestation is more severe, severe itching , hair loss , reddening of the skin , possibly the formation of crusts and skin lumps. Due to the increased uptake of hair, hairballs can form in the oral cavity, which impair food intake or even lead to complete refusal to eat ( anorexia ).
The diagnosis is made through a microscopic examination. The differential diagnosis of infestation are tongs , Meerschweinchenräude , Notoedresräude , Cheyletiellose and Demodikose excluded.
The treatment is carried out with acaricides such as fipronil , ivermectin , doramectin , selamectin or propoxur .
literature
- W. Beck, N. Pantchev: Parasitoses of the guinea pig. In: Practical Parasitology in Pets. Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Hanover 2006, ISBN 3-89993-017-7 , pp. 35–60.
- E. Wasel: Sarcoptic mange. In: K. Gabrisch, P. Zwart: Diseases of pets. 6th edition. Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Hanover 2005, ISBN 3-89993-010-X , pp. 63–64.