I have a problem.  I have just discovered that my hedgehog has mites.  I
gave her a bath, but this did not help.  I will try olive oil and then get
her to the vet.  The other problem is I have four ferrets and I wonder if
they have them as well?  They recently received baths and I checked them
for fleas, which they had none.  Now I am wondering if any itching I see
is caused by mites?  I also have birds.  Can the mites from the hedgehog
jump over to my other pets?  What is a safe treatment?  Do the mites cause
long term effects?  What about me?
 
Any and all information will be helpful.
 
[GT]
[Posted in FML issue 3656]