Fleas are a blood-sucking ectoparasite that affects the normal life of dogs once they are infected with fleas. The harm of fleas to dogs is the master
There are two aspects: one is that fleas can spread infectious diseases and parasitic diseases, and the other is that fleas have a strong irritation to the skin, causing drama
A strong itching sensation, the dog scratching hard, will cause damage to the skin, and harass the dog can not rest well, causing appetite
Decreased, weight loss.
[Pathogens and their life history]
Fleas do not live on dogs for most of their lives. Because fleas are afraid of light, they are often hidden in the kennel pads
In the material or in the cracks in the floor, it does not parasitize the dog until it sucks blood and lays eggs. A female flea can lay 100 to 200 eggs. flea
The eggs are two-pointed oval, white, very small, and difficult to see with the naked eye. With the movement of the dog, the flea eggs can fall off from
It is scattered in the area where the dog is active. It takes about 21 days for fleas to hatch from eggs to adults, in colder climates
, the time may be prolonged. Newly hatched fleas can live for weeks without food, waiting for the arrival of the dog.
[Diagnostic points]
The clinical symptoms of this disease are mainly pruritus. Sick dogs present with scratching, rubbing, and biting on the coat, causing hair removal, hair breaking, and rubbing
Wounds, severe skin abrasions with fluid oozing, and even the formation of purulent wounds. Sometimes it can cause an allergic reaction, the formation of eczema
。 If the dog is found to have the above symptoms, it is necessary to carefully examine the coat on the neck and tail root, and comb the quilt in the opposite direction of hair growth
Hair, the root of the hair and the skin are observed, such as the detection of fleas or flea feces can be confirmed. You can also use a wet white paper to put in the dog
Under the body, and then comb the hair with a comb, the flea excrement is constantly dropped on the white paper, thus making the diagnosis.
[Prevention and control measures]
Commercially available flea powders and general insecticides can kill adult fleas, but fleas eggs are highly resistant and difficult
slay. It must be sprayed several times in a row, usually once a week for more than 1 month. While killing the canine body flea,
The area where the dog is active, especially the dog's utensils, must be thoroughly disinfected. Replace all the bedding of the kennel and replace it
The items collected are to be burned. Dogs with abrasions on the skin should be debrided, disinfected and infected. Dogs with severe itching can inject diffuses
Miasone and diphenhydramine relieve itching.
Usually pay attention to good dog health, often bathe, comb frequently, and bask in the sun, which is an effective way to prevent fleas. Also, pick
Using an anti-flea collar is also a good idea. This collar contains flea killers, and there are many small holes in the collar, and the drugs pass through small
The hole is released, and most of the dog's body is spread, and it can play its role in expelling or killing in case of fleas. But pay attention to the long-term use of some dogs
Causes skin irritation.