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min potbelly pig..

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Question
I think my piggy has mites he itches and so do I..he only 6wks old I have for a week .How much does he have to weigh to gave him the mite medicine.and how I get rid of them on me?.thank you jamie wheeler

Answer
Hello,
How much does he weigh now???
You can give him Ivomec 1%.  He should have 1/8 cc per 10 pounds.
He should have another dose in 12 to 14 days.
You need to wash his bedding and area also.
You should talk with your doctor about how to  treat yourself.
Patty