Basel – Criss and Cross were exposed to massive mite infestations in this cage

The two sea pillars caught their rescuers at the Rappoltshof in Kleinbasel and were finally brought to the animal shelter. This assumes that the two have been suspended, as a message can be seen. The guinea pigs were put in a transport box and were not the only animal residents there, as the animal shelter on the Birs writes. They suffered from a “massive” mite infestation.

The animals, which the home baptized Criss and Cross, were in poor health and needed immediate medical attention. They suffered from rough skin with large bald spots. This indicates that they are suffering from extreme itching, ”said the animal shelter.

The colonization of the skin with mites is basically normal. It becomes critical when the number of mites becomes too large. This is the case, for example, when the immune system of the sea columns is weakened, writes the animal shelter.

In addition, Criss and Cross are very stressed. They are adult guinea pigs that are now being cared for in the Birs’ shelter.

The Animal Welfare Foundation in Basel (TBB) files a criminal complaint against unknown persons on suspicion of abandoning animals. Anyone who knows something about the two guinea pigs and their owners or has observed how the animals were released can contact the cantonal reporting office for found animals in the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft on 061 378 78 78 and tierfundbuero @ tbb. ch report.