Voyoedy dogs in wool

Almost all dog owners have come across lice and fleas . However, this is not all parasites that can attack your pets. Among the more insidious pests living on dogs, lashes can be noted. Their food is fluff and skin scales, which is why insects are also called wool-eaters, and they belong to the order of the eared eggs. Since they are the causative agents of a fairly serious disease of trichodectosis, the owners of the dogs should know the enemy, what is called "in person" and as soon as possible identify the unexpected "cohabitants" of their pet.

What are the lashing

Trikhodektoz, or in a different way mallofagiosis, is accompanied by a number of obvious signs, therefore it is impossible not to notice the changes. However, it is better to detect them at earlier stages, when the parasite had not yet had time to significantly affect the general condition of the dog.

The lashing eaters themselves are small insects devoid of wings, their size varies from only 1 to 2 mm. But if you look at the photos of enlarged lashes, they may well seem rather formidable and dangerous pathogens.

Female eaters are quite prolific, and their clutches consist of several dozen eggs that cling tightly to the root patches of wool. After 5–10 days, the larvae hatch, and they go through the next stage of development, the duration of which is four weeks. This time is quite enough for the larva of the parasite to become an adult individual capable of breeding.

Insects breed constantly, therefore they rather quickly occupy more and more large areas, posing as various signs. Statistics show that young dogs are more likely to be infected with trichodectosis, however, more adult pets are not immune from the disease.

Favorite places for localization of eaters colonies are the tail, the head area and the inside of the limbs. It is here that signs of affliction are most often found.

Symptoms of lashing in dogs

If the pet has the following signs of lashing in dogs, this should definitely concern the owner:

• partial loss of coat ;
• the coat becomes disheveled and dull;
• wool has small whitish grains that resemble dandruff ;
• The pet is disturbed by constant itching, it combs the skin to the blood, damages and scabs appear.

When parasites cause more significant harm, the dog becomes overly nervous and anxious. He begins to eat poorly or refuses to eat at all, but the need for fluid increases significantly. Intolerable itching leads to the fact that the pet can not sleep properly, constantly wakes up, scratches the affected areas and bites into the existing sores.

Since the causative agents of the disease adversely affect local immunity, damaged skin becomes defenseless against bacterial infections. Suppurations and ulcerations form on the skin. In addition, the activity of lashing can cause the development of atopic dermatitis, which greatly aggravate the condition of the animal.

If the symptoms are not so obvious and determine whether the pet has parasitic insects is difficult, you can use the following method: you need to warm up the dog's hair under an ordinary lamp or allow the dog to stay in the sun. Since lashes are rather thermophilic, they will try to go upstairs, closer to heat and light, where they will be easier to detect.

See also: symptoms and treatment of fungus in dogs .

Treatment and preventive measures

It is not very difficult to treat dog eaters in a dog, and this is due to their lifestyle. If we consider fleas, they literally scatter eggs throughout the body of the animal, and adults march everywhere, making it difficult to hatch. But lashing dogs at dogs, if I may say so, “couch potatoes” and try not to leave their favorite place.

Since all periods of development - from the egg to the adult insect, the parasite runs on the body of the “host”, the main problem of treatment is the selection of a drug that can act in all stages. It is imperative that you take the dog to the veterinarian to clarify the diagnosis. Only a doctor can choose the most appropriate therapy based on the degree of the disease, the condition of the sick animal and the characteristics of the body.

All funds are used according to the recommendations specified in the instructions:

• Zoo shampoos (“Lugovoy”, “Demos-lux”, “Phytoelite”) - as with this disease it is not recommended to wash the pet often, though this option is common, but not the best. Another important nuance is that the remedy is not long lasting, and in order to get rid of new hatched individuals, the procedure should be repeated after a week and a half.
• Sprays (Decor-1, Frontline, Defendog) is an effective form of the drug, but it is recommended to be careful when applied so that the preparation does not get on the mucous membranes and the dog does not lick it off.
• Dusta (Sevina 3%, chlorophos 3%).
• Drops ("Leopard", "Dana", "Advantage", "Irbis") - means in a small amount applied to withers, has a long action.

See how to give medicine to a dog .

Before applying the antiparasitic agent, the affected areas must be treated with an antiseptic, it can be chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, green paint. Get rid of the itch will help a special tool Stop itching. Although clappers do not live outside the owner, it’s still a good idea to treat dog litter, pieces of furniture and other places the pet visits in the house for preventive purposes, with insecticidal agents.

If infection with trichodectosis led to the development of an allergic reaction or secondary bacterial dermatitis, then treatment will be supplemented with antihistamine medication, antibiotics. Also, to replenish the body with useful elements, it is recommended to give the dog a vitamin and mineral supplement. As a preventive measure, you should not allow your pet to communicate with strangers, and especially stray dogs; regular inspections should be carried out on the subject of parasites, disinfection of care items and beds.

In the warm season, when the risks of infection are much higher, you can wear a special anti-parasitic dog collar (Dr. Zoo, StrongHold) or treat the animal with repellents. Experts warn that trichodectosis can lead to complications, therefore it is recommended to apply to the veterinary clinic at the first symptoms.