What topical relief is safe for infested rats?

[Godmother]

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MaryCayden picked up the two boys from Tatamagouche who were living together in a tiny cage. Poor things are infested, probably with mites, and she doesn't have any Revolution or Ivermectin on hand. Until she can get them into the vet on Wednesday, does anyone know a way to give these little guys some relief?

I was thinking Benadryl cream, but I don't know whether that would be safe. It might at least stop the terrible itching. I know that she could trim their back toenails so that they will do less damage, but I can imagine that the itch is driving them crazy.

 

[lilspaz68]

See viewtopic.php?f=56&t=20313&start=30

MaryCayden picked up the two boys from Tatamagouche who were living together in a tiny cage. Poor things are infested, probably with mites, and she doesn't have any Revolution or Ivermectin on hand. Until she can get them into the vet on Wednesday, does anyone know a way to give these little guys some relief?

I was thinking Benadryl cream, but I don't know whether that would be safe. It might at least stop the terrible itching. I know that she could trim their back toenails so that they will do less damage, but I can imagine that the itch is driving them crazy.

Oil em up and kill those buggies...its gross and messy, but it works short term. Poor little lads.

 

[Godmother]

Does olive oil work for mites? I had heard about it helping with lice.

So, MaryCayden, good thing that Superstore sells big cheap bottles of olive oil!

 

[lilspaz68]

Does olive oil work for mites? I had heard about it helping with lice.

So, MaryCayden, good thing that Superstore sells big cheap bottles of olive oil!

I was told it did, they drowned as well.

http://www.sophielynette.com/oliveoil.html

 

[Godmother]

Wow, that is wonderful news for those poor boys. They will start squeaking in European accents at this rate.

Thanks Lilspaz!

 

[realisedsin]

I just tried this as the topical I was using wasnt working, and I've got to say, it's worth it for the sheer amusment value alone. I just keep picturing them all saying that line from Invader Zim "I'm DELICIOUS!"