There are two main types of dog lice: chewing lice and sucking lice. Chewing lice feed on skin debris and hair, while sucking lice feed on blood. Both types can be treated effectively with medicated shampoos, topical treatments, and oral medications prescribed by a veterinarian. Regular grooming and cleaning of the dog's environment can also help prevent lice infestations.
If pubic lice are treated effectively, the infestation will end. There are no long-term effects.
All types of lice are treated allopathically with insecticidal lotions, shampoos, or cream rinses. However, experts disagree about the effectiveness and/or safety of pediculicides.
Most treatments apply to all types of lice infestation and, particularly with head lice, treatments are an area of great controversy.
If you have head lice, you need to get treated as soon as possible. Once you are treated and you don't see anymore lice, you are no longer contagious.
Lice are not bacteria. Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. Lice need to be treated with louse-killing drugs.
Yes, diatomaceous earth can effectively kill lice by dehydrating them.
Pubic lice is treated with over the counter insecticide available at any drug store.
Yes, pets can get lice. Lice infestations in pets can be treated with specialized shampoos, medications, and regular grooming to remove the lice and their eggs. It is important to consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Yes, lice can live on dogs and cats, but they are different from human lice. They are species-specific and cannot be transferred between humans and pets. Lice on pets can be treated with specialized shampoos or medications prescribed by a veterinarian. Prevention includes regular grooming, keeping pets clean, and avoiding contact with infested animals.
Yes, diatomaceous earth can effectively kill lice eggs by dehydrating them.
Yes, diatomaceous earth can effectively kill lice by dehydrating them and causing them to die.
Yes, diatomaceous earth can effectively kill lice by dehydrating them and causing them to die.