Key Technical Points and Methods for Guinea Pig Louse Control Explained

Guinea pig lice are a common parasite in guinea pig farming, mainly infesting the skin of guinea pigs; if not treated promptly, they can seriously affect the profitability of guinea pig farming.

Symptoms

Guinea pig lice are visible to the naked eye; parting the guinea pig's fur reveals tiny lice, especially in greater numbers on the head.

Prevention of Guinea Pig Lice

For prevention of guinea pig lice, drugs such as Xiaoteling can be used to disinfect the guinea pig housing site regularly.

Treatment of Guinea Pig Lice

For guinea pigs already infested with lice, Shilaijing can be mixed into the feed and fed to the guinea pigs for comprehensive treatment of affected animals, once a month.