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==Burrowing Mites==
 
==Burrowing Mites==
 
[[File:Meerschweinchenräude.jpg|thumb|200px|right|''Trixacarus caviae'' infestation]]
 
[[File:Meerschweinchenräude.jpg|thumb|200px|right|''Trixacarus caviae'' infestation]]
'''''[[Trixacarus]] caviae''''' also known as – '''Guinea Pig Scabies''' is the most common mite in guinea pigs.  
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'''''[[Trixacarus]] caviae''''' also known as – '''Guinea Pig Scabies — Scabies''' is the most common mite in guinea pigs.  
    
===Signalment===
 
===Signalment===
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The environment should be thoroughly disinfected and bedding replaced. Any predisposing stresses or diseases should be identified and treated.
 
The environment should be thoroughly disinfected and bedding replaced. Any predisposing stresses or diseases should be identified and treated.
      
==Fur Mites==
 
==Fur Mites==
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