Dogs

　　Lice on puppies, especially long-haired breeds, are difficult to notice. They often scratch itchy spots and bite their own fur. If it’s not eczema or other skin diseases, most likely it’s lice. Lice feed on blood and live on the exterior of the body. They are a major cause and vector of skin diseases in both puppies and adult dogs, significantly affecting dog health. Pet dogs need constant attention to whether they have lice.

　　If a puppy has lice, you can use a type of dog lice water. When washing the puppy with water, after rinsing the conditioner and water in sequence, apply it all over the dog’s fur. However, the dog lice water should be diluted at a ratio of one tablespoon per 12 liters of water. After applying, do not rinse with water again; let the medicine penetrate the fur to achieve prevention and treatment effects.

　　Some puppies, such as Pekingese, should not be wet-washed. These long-haired small dogs can use sprays or powders.

　　First, comb the fur backward from the tail to the head, then spray the spray directly on the fur over the whole body, at a distance of about 15 to 20 centimeters, avoiding eyes and mouth. Usually, spraying evenly for 8 seconds is enough. For dogs weighing less than 3 kilograms, spraying just a few seconds is sufficient. If using powder, also comb the fur backward first, then evenly sprinkle the powder on the fur. After half an hour, comb it out. During this time, watch the puppy to prevent it from licking the powder off its body.

Others have also tried using yeast tablets. For every 10 pounds of dog weight, adding one gram of yeast powder to their food daily can also help prevent lice.