How to Remove Dog Lice

Lice are a common external parasite infection in dogs. Symptoms of lice infection include severe itching, weight loss, and hair loss. If the dog's lice infection is mild, emergency treatment with topical pesticides containing non-propanol and selenium sulfide is required. However, if the lice infestation on the dog is severe, additional topical sprays and medicated baths should be used to enhance the efficacy of the pesticides. After treatment, the dog's living environment and items should be thoroughly disinfected to prevent repeated infections due to remaining eggs.

After a dog is infected with lice, the owner can purchase topical pesticides containing non-propanol and selenium sulfide from a pet hospital to treat the dog emergently. The dosage should be determined strictly according to the instructions, as overdose can cause skin redness, itching, or even poisoning in dogs.
The usage method of topical pesticides is as follows: separate the hair behind the dog's shoulder blades, expose the skin, and directly contact the dog's skin with the pointed end of the drug tube. Squeeze the tube, and apply the entire contents to one spot on the dog's skin. The drug will spread throughout the body through the sebaceous glands to achieve parasite control.

Also, when purchasing drugs, check whether they are safe for pregnant or lactating cats to avoid harming them due to drug side effects.

After using the parasite control drug, use a fine-toothed comb to remove lice and eggs from the dog's hair. If the infection is severe, apply topical sprays containing non-propanol directly to the dog's head, neck, groin, and armpit areas. Remember to put a neck collar on the dog after treatment to prevent the dog from licking the medication. If the efficacy of the parasite control drug is poor and the dog continues to scratch itself frequently, use a parasite-control shampoo to give the dog a medicated bath.
Lice are zoonotic diseases, so if a dog is infected, the owner should temporarily isolate the dog and thoroughly disinfect the living environment with disinfectant sprays. Meanwhile, to avoid remaining parasites or eggs in the house, wash the dog's frequently contacted clothes and blankets in boiling water for disinfection.