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"Dog Parasites (flea, Tick, Worms, Etc.)"
Dog Parasites (Flea, Tick, Worms, etc.): Page 5
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Dog lice: When it is time to see the vet
Chances are that you have noticed lately that your dog's new favorite
hobby is scratching himself in at least three places at once. When
you part his coat to examine what is causing the itch and excessive
scratching, you notice tiny white dust-like particles that are
attached to the hair shafts. What are these tiny particles and why
are they causing your dog to itch?
Your dog is suffering from lice infestation. Dog lice are six legged
parasites that feed either on your dog's flesh or their blood,
triggering intense itchy reactions. The tiny white particles that are
attached to his hair are lice eggs or nits. Although dogs rarely get
lice and it is actually more common for people to get human lice, dog
lice is still out there and our dogs are not immune to them.
One tiny louse cannot kill your dog, but once that tiny louse decides
to invite all his louse friends to live off of your dog, then your pet
could literally be eaten alive. If your dog is suffering from a
severe case of lice, he could lose about one quarter of his blood
volume within months, causing severe anemia or shock.
Copyright 2006 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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