Lice, a once household name parasite, has now gradually faded out of people's sight. They often inhabit pet hair, especially around ears, neck, shoulders and anus.

Because it is large and visible to the naked eye, it is relatively easy to diagnose. However, lice were a common pest in the era of economic backwardness. Nowadays, with the improvement of quality of life and the improvement of hygiene, lice have almost disappeared. For many post-90s and post-00s, they have never even seen it. But be aware that lice are not completely extinct and it may still be hidden in some corners such as crowded places like schools or kindergartens. Therefore, we still need to remain vigilant to prevent the lice from erupting again.

How do lice infect hairy children?

little are mainly transmitted through direct contact, such as when a cat or dog comes into contact with other animals whose lice has parasitic lice, it may be contagious. It is worth noting that lice are specific for the choice of hosts. For example, human lice only parasitizes in humans, dog lice only parasitizes in dogs, and cat lice only parasitizes in felines. Therefore, it is very rare for pets to contagiously interfere with each other. Because of this transmission path, lice are common in societies, especially in places such as pet shelters and kennels.

Hazards of lice

Lice are a common parasite that bites the host and sucks the host's blood. This parasite will cause itchy skin to the host. If it is not treated effectively for a long time, it may even lead to severe anemia, even shock and death in puppies.

After infection with lice, pets will experience persistent itching symptoms, causing them to scratch frequently. Due to the continuous scratching, the hair can become dry, fluffy, and even fall off. The areas where hair loss are common are in the ears, neck, shoulders, groin and anus. In addition, puppies may also experience symptoms of anemia infecting lice, which requires special attention. In order to avoid these symptoms, it is very necessary to take timely prevention and treatment measures. Regular combing pets, maintaining environmental sanitation, and performing regular physical examinations and deworming are all effective ways to prevent and treat lice infection. Diagnosis of

The diagnosis of

The diagnosis of lice is quite intuitive and does not require complex instruments. As long as we observe carefully with our naked eyes, we can find adult lice or eggs hidden in the hair. Once these tiny organisms are found, it can be confirmed that the individual has been infected by lice. These lice, although called insects, have different body structures than those we know. Their bodies are flat and have only six legs and degenerate wings. More notably, lice eggs will attach tightly to the hair, forming white flakes that sometimes look like dandruff. Therefore, careful observation of individual hair is the key to early detection of lice infection. Treatment of

Infected lice:

Infected lice is not scary, because there are many highly effective insecticides available now. To quickly remove lice from pets, we usually choose shampoos that contain specific insecticidal ingredients. These ingredients, such as fipronil or ceramycin, have been widely proven to have excellent killing effects on lice. But it is important to ensure complete removal, it will take some time to use. Generally speaking, the expected results can be achieved by using the frequency twice a week, three to four consecutive times. If the situation is serious, it may require four times a week. In addition, not only should we pay attention to the direct cleaning of pets, but the surrounding environment and items should not be ignored. Bedding, pet toys, etc. all need to be thoroughly cleaned. If certain items cannot be washed, they can be stored in sealed bags for several weeks to kill possible lice or eggs. During the treatment process, in order to ensure the effect, it is sometimes necessary to shave off the hair from the infected area. This not only allows you to observe the treatment effect more intuitively, but also remove lice more thoroughly.

How to prevent it?

In order to prevent lice from raging in kennels, pet shelters and other places, we recommend regular insecticide measures. For domestic pets, keeping pet supplies clean and hygienic is just as important, and frequent replacement and cleaning of bedding and other supplies is essential. In most cases, the home environment does not require the use of pesticides for routine disinfection, but if serious lice infection occurs, large-scale environmental disinfection is also necessary to protect the health of the family.