Vlasyoids are a very frequent ectoparasite in dogs, that is, an insect living on the surface of the skin of animals. It is also called a tick-withered, pooh, kozheed, since it is in the wool and feeds on particles of hair and scales of the surface layer of the skin (epidermis) of the dog. Causes a dangerous disease, called Trichognotosis.
Signs of the disease
If there are withers in dogs, the symptoms are as follows:
- itching - the dog is constantly itching for a few days;
- The presence in the wool of small white moving grains, similar to dandruff;
- dull and tousled, as if it were an evenly cut hair;
- loss of hair up to complete baldness - more often at the base of the tail, on the muzzle and inner surface of the paws;
- swollen, wrinkled, gray-scabbed or scabbed skin on the site of alopecia;
- loss in weight;
- restless behavior;
- decreased attention;
- change of character - the dog becomes disobedient and nervous.
Fleas , mites and withers carry the causative agents of some infectious diseases of animals. In addition, withers in dogs are intermediate hosts of ribbon worms (cucumber tapeworm).
Withering characteristic
It is much easier to secure a pet if you know how to look like a wimp.
The vlacoed has a flattened body (1-2 mm in length) without wings 1-2 mm in length, a flat quadrangular head that is wider than the chest. The abdomen is longer than the head and chest combined.
Female vsoseda for their lives lay about 60 eggs (nits), which are attached to the root of the hair. After about 2 weeks, larvae resemble those of adult insects. After three lines (after 2-3 weeks) the larva turns into an adult.
Treatment
When vagaries are detected in a dog, treatment should be started as soon as possible. The dog can completely fly bald, and her skin will ache and itch. As a result, there are scratches and abrasions, through which infection can occur and dermatitis or eczema may develop. The animal loses weight and becomes weak, it aggravates the disease, anemia occurs.
The treatment of the withered is rather complicated, since most of the drugs do not affect the eggs of parasites and larvae, but only destroy adult insects. Therefore, even after the course of treatment, the dog may become infected again. The drug should destroy the withered at each stage of development (nit, larva, adult). Correctly pick up the medicine and its dose depending on the weight, as well as control the result of treatment will help the veterinarian.
Before you get rid of gummies, carefully read the instructions for the drug and read the precautionary measures. Here are some of them:
- Use the spray. When using shampoo, you have to bathe the animal once again, and this is not recommended. Drops are concentrated, it means a more toxic solution, and powder will be poured from the wool.
- It is very important to observe the dosage of the chosen medicine: if you take less - it will not help, and if you exceed the dose - it is possible to poison the pet.
- The drug should not fall into the eyes, mouth and nose of the dog, as it can cause irritation of the mucous membranes.
Prevention
Vlsoedy in dogs are found everywhere and at any time of the year. It can be infected by contact with sick animals or through bedding, combs, towels and other care items. Puppies are infected from the mother.
To prevent triductectosis it is necessary:
- Observe the basic rules of hygiene.
- Regularly inspect the pet.
- Carry out regular treatment of the animal and its habitats (litter, booth, cage) with special preparations.
- Use means that repel insects: dry powder of wormwood leaves or purchased insecticides (aerosols, collars, insecticidal combs). They need to be applied to the wool, put under the litter in the bag.
- Avoid contact with affected and stray animals.