I was just clipping my guinea pigs nails and I noticed that one of them had a lot of skin coming off onto my shirt...so I poked around and saw that there were these little itty bitty bugs--further research indicated that they were lice. I have no idea how they got them though! I make a point not to touch other rodents in pet stores and they haven't been outside or anything. Really confusing! My main question is whether or not my cat can get them. I looked everywhere online but I don't see a question relating to that, so if any of you could help me that would be great. I'm calling tomorrow to get them schedule for a vet visit.
2007-02-01 19:27:31 · 5 answers · asked by Prajna 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Okay, just posted and I saw another question of a similar sort and heard "Fur mites" mentioned... I looked it up and there are two kinds. The "Walking Dandruff" descirption is dead on because at first I thought it was just dandruff... *sigh*
The question still stands though, how on earth did they get them?
2007-02-01 19:34:03 · update #1
Lice a universal. You can get them from your Guinea Pig, your cat, and vice-versa.
2007-02-01 19:32:03 · answer #1 · answered by Desert Rose 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, your cat will not contract lice from your guinea pig. Lice are rather host specific.
http://www.guinealynx.info/lice.html
Good luck at the vet visit!
2007-02-02 02:09:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lotus Effect 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion i would say that the poor cat could get the flees so just incase keep the guinee pig away from any other pets untill the vet visit
Ur welcome
2007-02-01 19:31:46 · answer #3 · answered by i know all 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no.. your cat might eat your guinea pig.
2007-02-01 19:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it wont it will get it
2007-02-01 20:44:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋