External anthelmintics for dogs
Compared with other pets, dogs have more opportunities to interact with the outside world, and dogs quite like to play in grass and other places, which increases their chance of contracting parasites. Generally speaking, dogs have relatively long coats, so even if there are parasites on dogs, we will basically not find them. Therefore, it is very important for dogs to regularly deworm their trunk and body, but there are also many situations that we should pay attention to.
1. Why should we deworm dogs?
Dogs There will be parasites on the body and inside the body, and there are many varieties. The existence of parasites will seriously affect the health of dogs, and serious parasitic diseases will have a great impact on the quality of life of dogs. In addition, many parasites will be transmitted to us, so not only for the sake of dogs, but also for our own health and safety design, we should also deworm our dogs regularly.
2. Parasite species
External parasites Divided into intradermal and ectoparasites
Extradermal parasites: ticks, lice, fleas, etc.
Skin parasites: mites
These parasites will cause itching in dogs, and many dogs will also itch due to excessive itching. Scratching the area can trigger sensation and cause other related problems. Not only that, dogs may also suffer from low energy, irritability, loss of appetite, etc.
How to treat dogs correctly? External deworming for dogs
Generally speaking, you can start deworming services for dogs within one monthYes, external deworming can be done at the same time as the vaccine, which generally has no effect. External anthelmintics can be divided into two types: drops and sprays, and owners can purchase them according to their own needs.
Anthelmintic spray
How to use spray
When using spray repellent, keep it 10-20 cm away from the dog’s fur Place, uncover the hair and spray it against the hair, so that the hair and skin all over the body are soaked. Then rub the sprayed area repeatedly for a while so that the drug can fully cover the skin and hair. Don't forget to spray on the dog's abdomen, chest, neck, tail and feet. In addition, be careful not to spray directly into the dog's eyes. For the dog's face, it is best to spray it on a soft cloth and then wipe the dog's face. Wait for the dog's fur to dry naturally, do not use a hair dryer or wipe it with a towel, so as to achieve good results.
External anthelmintic drops
How to use drops
Compared to sprays, drops are more convenient to use. First, remove the hair on the dog's neck to reveal the skin, and then divide the drops into two points or drip them along the straight line. The medicine will be slowly absorbed by the skin, and the medicine will have an effect on the whole body. Generally, the drug will have a certain effect and kill the parasites after 24 hours. The reason why the medicine is dropped on the dog's neck is to prevent the dog from licking it, because these irritating drugs have a certain degree of irritation, and if the dog is allowed to lick it, it is likely to cause the dog to vomit.
Under normal circumstances, we can think of it every three monthsThe dog needs to be dewormed externally once. However, if you rarely take your dog out to play and the hygiene work is done well, you can extend the deworming time appropriately. However, you cannot think that the hygiene work is done well. It is better to stop external deworming for dogs. If the dog is really infected by parasites, it will be more troublesome when the time comes.
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