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One of the more misinterpreted ectoparasites seen sometimes on the coats of dogs and/or cats is the existence of lice. While lice are relatively typical in institution age children, it is indeed extremely uncommon for the source of such infections to be the home dog or cat. In fact, most types of lice are species-specific, with human lice tending to happen only in people as well as dog or feline lice happening mainly in those species. Lice are not as typical in healthy dogs as well as cats as in humans. Older, more fragile senior pets in addition to pets subject to stress as well as bad nutrition, in addition to in bad general health, are more at danger than healthier pets.
Lice can appear as flakes, itching eruptions, or modifications in the hair coat on impacted pets; however, conclusive diagnosis is only possible with microscopic examination of impacted areas of hair under the microscope. treatment of lice is relatively easy, as even many over the counter flea dips will kill lice, in addition to many of the typical topical pesticide preparations now currently available, including Frontline plus as well as K9 Advantix. Once treated topically, these pests are usually quickly managed rather quickly, as well as recurrence is unlikely as long as health and wellness as well as hygiene are improved for the pet.