I use PAM with every new animal. That means purchases and rescues. I follow the directions and I have never had a problem.
This product is only available online, and totally safe if used correctly.
Basically DONT spray it on The animal.
Nutshell directions:
Take out the water bowl and The animal
Use Aspen bedding or (of like material)
Spray bedding, entire cage, hides
Let dry for an hour or two
Replace bowl and animal
Repeat in 30 days.
Boom no mites.
The behavior you are seeing seems like normal, start od shedding behavior though as well.
Good luck!
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