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Syadaka

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Hey guys, figured out that Eragon and Igglepiggle must have mites.
What can I use to treat my boys? Budget is pretty tight right now just splurged on all new toys and what not and christmas presents... so I can't really afford to spend to much.
They don't need to go in for their twice a year checkup yet, I'd like to try to get them all better without having to pay ($$$$) a visit to the vet.
So tips?
 
Ivermectin paste at a local feed store will do the trick. Not sure of the cost but its not expensive. Around $12 or so.
 
Just had a baby ratty from the petstore who came with mites... she was very sick.
What the vet told me was ideal for cleaning a cage/accessories that may be mite infested is: clean with diluted bleach, rinse extremely well. rinse with very hot water just to make sure! Make sure also to wash any material (hammocs, blankets) they may have been sleeping on, i used chlorox bleach for colors. seemed to work well.

Mites can lay eggs to im sure so even though you dont see any on bedding, they may be there so make sure to clean everything! annoying but worth it to keep mites away from your ratties!
 


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