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    Jul 3, 2008, 11:07 AM
    Guinea Pig mites?
    I don't know if this is the right area to post a question like this. I have 4 guinea pigs and the oldest one has mites. So I looked on the internet and ivermectin at my local country store is only 8 dollars and it comes in a paste form in a tube. If I went to the vet that takes care of exotic pets it would cost me 60 dollars. Can I use the horse paste instead? How much is the proper dose?

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    Jul 3, 2008, 11:22 AM
    My vet told me way spend all that money for the vet to give you some mite ear cleaner when you can use mineral oil. I also heard you can use a mixture of rubbing alcohol, water & apple cider vinegar

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