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My guinea pig is scratching his nose. How can I tell if he has fleas?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | 4 months and 1 day old | 8 lbs

My guinea keeps scratching towered his nose area and I'm scared he has fleas what is a way I could tell

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 6th, 2018

Hello, the best way to tell if Theo has fleas is to use a flea comb on him. They are inexpensive & readily available at all pet stores. If you find fleas on Theo, he can be treated with Advantage II or Revolution for kittens. Take care.

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