Just received rescue baby .. with mites.

[10xmama]

These are not mange mites, unless you are using a microscope to see them. They are not large enough to see with the naked eye. I would bet they are lice, maybe.

I think I would start with Capstar (Nitenpyram) https://henryspets.com/capstar-11-4-...s-and-maggots/.

It is available at the chain pet stores in the puppy/kitten wormer section (a lot pricier than Henry's sells it, unfortunately). It is super mild. You want the 11.4mg size.

Thank you! I can definitely see them so then not mange mites. They were small and dark colored.

We received this baby around 2pm yesterday and when I fed her just now at 5:00am, I didn’t see any more little bugs crawling on her. My thought is it was fleas? I’d not think lice would go away that fast?

I will probably go get the Capstar (or order it)… and give it to her in a day or so after she’s settled in. Poor dear losing her momma and adjusting to formula and new environment.

I sure appreciate all the responses!