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Introduction
• The lice are insects that live on the skin of the dogs and affected the fur of a pet.
• They are slightly smaller than fleas and are a lighter colour, more like beige or tan.
• A “louse” is the term for a single insect.
• Infestations are more common in young pups, debilitated/malnourished animals or geriatric animals in unsanitary conditions.
• Infestations are not common in clean, healthy pets.

The lice that affect people are not the same as the lice that affect dogs or other animals, and they typically do not transfer between different species.

Why my dog gets lice?

Both types of lice can be transferred between dogs through direct contact or contact with contaminated objects.

Types of lice in dogs:

• Sucking (linognathus piliferus setosus) –
Feed on the blood of the dog and in turn, can be more irritating to the dogs.

• Biting (trichodectes canis) –
Feed on the dead skin flakes of skin which rest on the body of the dog.
The humankind like our hair because we keep it nice and clean whereas the dog kind prefers the dirt and oil on the hair of our dogs.

Signs and symptoms of lice in dogs:

• Itching.
• Scratching, rubbing and/or biting at the skin.
• Restlessness.
• Skin redness, irritation.
• Dry coat.
• Matted fur.
• Hair loss – often around the neck, ears, upper back, groin, and rectum.
• Anaemia – more often seen with severe infestation.
• Lethargy.
• Weight loss

Treatment of lice in dogs:

• The lice in the dog can be treated by various methods according to the sign and symptoms.
• The most common thing that we need to do is to disinfectant the beddings of the dog.
• Proper hygiene should be maintained.
• Topical insecticides, shampoos, and lotions can also help the dog to get rid of lice.
• In case if the fur of a dog gets matted due to lice infestation, the shave of the dog should be done.

Homeopathic Treatment for dog lice:

• Psorinum
• Staph
• Sulphur
• Sabadilla
• Nat-Mur
• Merc-Sol