Anti-Parasite for Rodents and Rabbits

Beaphar Anti-Parasite for rodents and rabbits!

To combat worms, lice and (scabies) mites in small rodents. In handy squeeze pipette. 4 weeks working. Beaphar Anti-Parasite is a veterinary medicine to combat worms, lice and (scabies) mites. In handy squeeze pipettes that prevent overdosing. The active substance of the product is absorbed through the skin and offers protection against internal and external parasites for four weeks. If necessary, the treatment can be repeated after 4 weeks.

✔ Against worms, lice, mites
✔ Effective for 4 weeks

The anti parasite is available in three different dosages. Each dose is suitable for a specific group of rodents.

Anti-Parasite 10 Rodents of 20-50 grams, for small rodents such as mice and dwarf hamsters,
Anti-Parasite 25 Rodents of 50-300 grams, for medium-sized rodents such as gerbils and Syrian hamsters,
Anti-Parasite 150 is suitable for rodents such as rats, guinea pigs and rabbits from 300g

What Are Mites?

Mites are very small and almost invisible to the naked eye. There are different types of mites, one type of mite causes more discomfort than the other. The complaints of your rabbit, guinea pig or other rodent are therefore also related to the type of mite that the animal suffers from.

Your pet can get mites through contact with them in the hay or straw. Wild birds, rats and mice can also spread mites. Mites can also be passed on easily from infected animals. They also hide in the bedding and cracks and seams of the coop. So good hygiene of your rabbit, guinea pig or hamster's stay is also very important to prevent mites. Did you know that some of your pet's mites are even contagious to humans?

What types of mites are there?

Scabies mite

Mange is common in guinea pigs and other rodents. Scabies is caused by a mite that literally burrows into the skin. This really causes a lot of discomfort for your guinea pig or rodent:

- Extreme itching, which can even cause a seizure
- Lots of scratching and biting
- Loss of fur and bald spots
- Unexpected jumps
- Scabs possibly resulting in bacterial infections
- Wounds often start around the lips and nose, later on the rest of the body
- Losing weight and less appetite

If your pet suffers from mange, be alert to your own skin. Scabies is also contagious to humans.

fur mite

The Cheyletiella is the 'fur mite'. This mite species causes little or no itching. In general, this mite is not very contagious to humans, it could possibly cause a mild skin infection in humans. You can recognize an infection in your rabbit, guinea pig or other rodent by the following symptoms:

- Flakes in the fur / dandruff
- Loose hair
- Bald spots
- Possibly dark dots on the hair
- No or very mild itching

The fur mite is best determined by combing with a very fine comb (e.g. flea comb) and then viewed under a microscope. In case of an infestation with fur mites, the mites and eggs are then visible.

Mites in rodents and rabbits

You can tackle both fur mites and mange mites with Beaphar Anti-Mange for rabbits and guinea pigs. You use this effective spray against the hair direction, so that the liquid reaches the skin. After 1 week you repeat the treatment. Smaller rodents can be treated with Beaphar Anti-Parasite . A handy squeeze pipette that you administer in the neck of the animal. This pipette is effective for 4 weeks.

Other tips for combating mites

- Keep infected animals separate from others, as mites are highly contagious
- Treat all rodents to prevent re-infestation
- Also ensure good hygiene. Remove the entire floor covering once a week and - clean the enclosure thoroughly with, for example, Beaphar Multi-Cleaner
- Also treat the stay with Mite Blocker Combi ; a product without insecticides and very effective against mites
- Also consider cleaning/replacing toys and houses in the enclosure, especially in the seams and cracks of wooden toys/houses, the mites can sit and infect your animal again and again

With these tips, your guinea pig, rabbit, hamster or other small rodent will soon be in top shape again! Of course, mites are not the only cause that can cause changes to the skin and coat. Mold and lice can also be the cause of this.

What are lice

Lice are larger than mites and therefore visible in the fur with good eyesight or a magnifying glass. They are gray and a few millimeters in size. They move a lot slower than, for example, fleas. If your rabbit, guinea pig, hamster or other small rodent has lice, you don't have to worry that you will suffer from it yourself. Animal lice do not transfer to humans. If you keep several (species of) rodents together, it is wise to treat them all.

Recognize lice in rabbits and rodents

Lice in rodents and rabbits do not drink blood. Lice walk on the skin and hair and feed on skin flakes. They lay their eggs on the hair, which we call nits. You can recognize lice in your rabbit or rodent as follows:

- Rougher, brush-like coat
- Flakes in the fur
- Usually no itching
- Sometimes the animal behaves restlessly
- White dots (nits) in the fur, visible with good eyes/magnifying glass
- Later stage: bald spots/scabs

Control lice in rabbits and rodents

You can easily and effectively combat lice in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other small rodents with Beaphar Anti-Parasite. Choose the variant that is tailored to the weight of your pet and read the package leaflet for the dosage. You administer this squeeze pipette in the neck of your animal and then it works for four weeks. In the meantime, it is important to also apply the tips below so that your animal does not become infected again after these four weeks.

Other tips:

- It is wise to treat all your rodents and rabbits, even if it seems that they do not have lice. This way you prevent reinfection as much as possible.
- Good hygiene of the accommodation is also very important. Thoroughly clean the enclosure with Beaphar Multi-Cleaner and replace the bedding at least once a week.
- In addition, you can treat the enclosure with Mite Blocker Combi . This product does not contain insecticides and is very effective against lice.
- Do not forget to clean / replace toys and houses in the accommodation, especially in the seams and cracks of wooden toys / houses, the lice can sit and infect your rabbit or rodent again and again.

What are worms

Your rabbit, guinea pig, hamster or other small rodent can become infected with worms by eating a worm egg. Animals that sit outside or eat green fodder from outside have an increased risk of worms. Animals can also infect each other with a worm infection.

The egg ends up in the body of your animal. That's where the worm comes out and the worms multiply. At first you will notice little of this in your animal. But you can still look for certain symptoms to recognize worms in rabbits and rodents.

Recognize worms in rabbits and rodents

Worms are not always visible in the faeces of rabbits and rodents. Sometimes you can see worms in the stool, but it is better to be alert to the following symptoms of a worm infestation:

- Changing stools (e.g. slimy, diarrhoea, abnormal size of the faeces)
- Rougher / upright coat
- Slimming
- Decreased appetite
- Swollen abdomen

Tip: if you are losing weight and have a reduced appetite, be sure to check your pet's teeth and contact your vet.

Fighting worms in rabbits and rodents

Use Beaphar Anti-Parasite to combat roundworms and whipworms in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or other rodents. This product also works against mites and lice in your pet. You simply administer it in the neck with a squeeze pipette. This way your pet cannot lick the liquid. The product is active for four weeks.

Other tips for combating worms

- Does your rabbit, guinea pig, hamster or other small rodent suffer from worms. Then treat all rodents. Worms are transmissible and only visible at a late stage. This way you prevent reinfection.
- In addition, keep the pen thoroughly clean with Beaphar Multi-Cleaner and replace the bedding at least once a week. Are you also thinking about cleaning houses, feeding troughs and other materials in your animal's accommodation?

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