[shelley]

I remember someone on here a while back saying about grubs or something being in a chinnie treat they bought :0

As for ticks, they are repulsive little things. Molly our black newf, got one at a dog show, which was held within an agricultural show. I though she had a blood blister above her eye, and it wasn't until a week or so had past that I thought about ticks....I had never seen one before that! The vet had it off in seconds though, yuky little thing!

[Debbie]

Aileen,

I missed the vets appointment tonight (as was delayed) - but it was only a check-up - so will speak to the vet on Friday - as I have re-booked!! :blink: :blink:

Will ask her about mites on Friday now then!! :-X

Debbie.

[Bonnixa]

cor crikey! it does make you itch and scratch all over! - i would reckon that the warmer countries would have more of a problem with hay/feeds than our climate - having said that i'll could be wrong - damp conditions aren't goo either :(
that's always the trouble with folk that have a small house with no garden or a flat - they HAVE to store in the house which runs that risk - gladfudfully rare
still - in house or in hut - the ticks will be there in the feed if it's not kept in the right conditions - i would also gather that if you have another pet - a cat or dog - that would highten the risk more, even though humans can bring it in - animals are more the culprit
i always check the hays and feed we get - giving it a good shake - and as i have to restock every 3-4 months - it never stays still enough to get mouldy or dusty!
as for package stuff from brand names - that is frightening - theres no way you can check that without opening the package!
maybe a good shake of the box and look.....ugh!
:spyeek: :spyeek:

[Fluffy_Bunny]

we have had the problem of maggotts in our prepackaged hamster food at work at the mo and the supplier only checked all their stock today and found it all was infested, but i haven't heard of chins being infested with mites and ticks, will have to keep an eye out as i have to keep all my hay inside as have no garage or shed......

Sarah

[Talie]

Oh my! I hate the thought of creepy crawlies where they shouldn't be. I hate my job whenever there's an outbreak of lice. Ewww, I feel all shivery now :spyeek:

[Suki]

This is one of the first things i check all chins for as i have a phobia about fleas, lice etc.I have never ever come across any and have always been told by vets that they are very rare in chins as the fur is too dense.ewww i am cringing now :(

Paulaq, i also often take in hedgehogs too.did you know it is safe to use frontline spray on them?They use it on hedgies at my vets all the time, i was told to just take them outside while spraying them so that the fumes are not strong enough to knock the hedgie out :)

[pixie]

:blink: urgh!! hate creepy crawlies too, hope the pregnant little lady is ok :grouphug:

[shelley]

^_^ Frontline spray is very good for kids with nits too :mhihi: