The best way to deal with ticks is to prevent them from attaching to your dog in the first place. Though conventional medications and tick collars can be effective, these are basically pesticides that stay on the dog's body for a long time. It is much better to use a more gentle and ...
Parasites such as mites, fleas, lice or ticks can make your dog itch. If you suspect a parasite infestation, you can treat mild cases at home with ‘over the counter’ medications. In cases of severe parasite infestation, however, don’t do it yourself. If your dog is very distressed, ...
It works to kill and repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. D-limonene is found in citrus fruits (grapefruits, oranges, limes, lemons...) ie You can make this natural flea spray using oranges and grapefruits, too.Kill adult fleas feasting on your dog quickly and naturally with this home...
Although Rhipicephalus ticks have short hypostome (Figure 3) and attach more superficially in comparison with others ticks (e.g., most species of Amblyomma and Ixodes), they can attach firmly to the host's skin (Figure 4). Figure 2 Attachment sites of Rhipicephalus sanguineus. A: three ...
If you leave the head in your dog’s skin, wash the area with warm soapy water. Over the next few days, check the area to ensure it’s healing properly and doesn’t look red or inflamed; contact your vet if you notice any signs of infection. Avoid Ticks on Your Dog in the First...
If your canine companion does come home with a parasitic pest on their skin, you should be prepared with the right tools and knowledge to remove it. Learn what steps to take to remove a tick from your dog and how to prevent them from attracting ticks i...
2. Schnauzer's Coat & Skin– Your Miniature Schnauzer’s coat should be lustrous. Make sure there are no signs of flea infestation, or ticks on your Miniature Schnauzer. Also look for bald spots, sores, and hot spots that may need immediate attention. (Further reading:Dog Allergies;Benefits...
While there appear to be fewer street dogs every time you look, the number of dogs with owners seems to be increasing, along with other security measures in residential areas. (Keeping a dog is adeterrent to burglars.) Statistics in this case don’t go very far—the maze of data on the...
Soap is also more likely to wash off any type of topical treatments that you may use on your dog, including treatments for fleas and ticks. Earthbath Dog Products: What's in Them? Earthbath dog products are phthalate-free and paraben-free. Phthalates are molecules that are found in many fr...
The Tail Movements of Ungulates, Canids and Felids With Particular Reference To Their Causation and Function as Displays This paper describes the tail movements of ungulates, canids and felids, and the situations which elicit them. In this way the cause and function of tail m... M Kiley-Worthi...