G.P. Lice

Question
My guinea pig had lice. I covered her body with neem and olive oil mixture and I think the lice are all gone. Do you know of any other natural cures for lice? Can I buy her a friend now?

Answer
Chris,

If you don't see any lice and she isn't itching then the lice are gone.

You can buy her another friend now but remember that the new Guinea Pig will need to be quarantined for 2 weeks before introducing the new one to her. To make sure the new one doesn't have mites, lice or an illness that can be passed onto your Guinea Pig. So that means separate cage in a separate room.

But as I said if there are no signs of the lice, such as itching and you see lice then she is fine. But if you notice any lice you can buy some advantage to treat the lice. It works great for Guinea Pig Lice. Treat by weight and apply topically at 10 mg/pound of body weight (the concentration is 91 mgs/ml, or about 0.1cc/pound [0.24cc/kg]).

One application lasts for 30 days, unless it is washed off with a detergent shampoo. Advantage can be used on pregnant cavies and newly weaned young. Advantage is given no expiration date as it remains stable for at least five years from the date of purchase.

I hope this helps,
  Take care,
    Jules