Posted by Amy on November 14, 2013 at 8:47pm in Health
Hi everyone, I have a Nigerian Dwarf who, in the last couple days, has been scratching her right ear and shaking her head. Just wondering who has noticed this in their friends before. Is this something to be concerned with? Also, her and my Pygmy have been scratching their body. How much is too much? How can you tell if they have lice or mites? I am new to all of this, and I think I am worrying too much. I just want to be sure I am doing everything I can for them.
Thanks!!
Amy
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She could have ear mites, or she might have had something fall down in there. I would clean her ears out, and see if that helps. I use the same stuff you can get to clean out dog's ears.
If she has lice, you will be able to see them in their fur when you pull it backwards.
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Here are some links to pics of what lice look like on goats.
http://www.pet-informed-veterinary-advice-online.com/lice-pictures....
https://api.ning.com/files/eAJ-KaHut4wEIBBNarmHLw7ehEjfkICvp4vg-VaF3...*f/goatlice.jpg?width=750
She could have ear mites, or she might have had something fall down in there. I would clean her ears out, and see if that helps. I use the same stuff you can get to clean out dog's ears.
If she has lice, you will be able to see them in their fur when you pull it backwards.