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Dog Lice
from: Kyle BesserSometimes even a clean, well-groomed dog can be a host to different types of unwanted parasites.One of these unwanted parasites is called dog lice.Dog lice infestation is not common among dogs in this country, especially those that live in a clean environment and get proper care and attention.
However, you should still be aware of their symptoms and know how to deal with the problem should it occur.Dog lice causes severe irritation and illness to your dog.In addition, dog lice carry disease and cause complications such as anemia.
Dog lice are flat, gray, wingless parasites that are about 1/12 of an inch long.Dog lice are very slow movers.In fact, they hardly move at all.Dog lice only affect the dogs in your home and are not capable of surviving off cats and humans.
There are two types of dog lice. The first type of dog lice concentrates on biting the skin and feeding on skin flakes. The other type of dog lice feed on the dog's blood.Blood sucking lice cause severe irritation because they penetrate the skin of your dog to feed.
Signs that your dog is infected with dog lice are heavy, intense scratching, that often results in bald patches.Dog lice are usually found on the area around the ears, neck, shoulders and anus. Although dog lice are relatively large, you are more likely to spot their eggs in your dog's hair.Lice eggs (nits) are easier to see because they are attached to the dog's hair and look like tiny flakes of white dust.
Treating dog lice is relatively simple and easy due to the fact that they have not built up a resistance to insecticides.Your vet will most likely recommend an insecticide spray or bath to kill them.You may be required to cut off matted hair and wash your dog about once a week using the insecticide. This procedure is repeated until the itching is gone and there are no more visible lice eggs. If you have a puppy that is infected with lice, consult your vet first before starting on any kind of pesticide treatment or other type of medication.
To prevent further lice infestation and make sure that all the lice eggs have been completely eliminated, it is a wise idea to throw away all bedding that your dog has used during the lice infestation and disinfect the area where he sleeps.
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