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- Look for fleas, ticks, and abnormalities in the coat when you see a deterioration in the appearance of your dog or cat.

- Consult your veterinarian if your pet is scratching excessively, biting, licking the hair, or persistently shakes its head. These clinical signs may indicate the presence of external parasites or other health condition that requires care veterinarian.

- Prompt treatment of parasites lessens your pet’s discomfort, decreases the likelihood of disease transmission from parasite to pet, and can reduce the degree of infestation in your home.

- Talk about the health of all pets with your veterinarian as soon as one of their pet is infested. Some parasites are transmitted between pets, making it difficult to control the infestation unless all pets are considered in this control program. Consult your veterinarian before beginning treatment.

- Mention to your veterinarian if you have tried a remedy for treating external parasites, as this can have an impact on the recommendation of your veterinarian.

- Be especially careful when applying insecticides to cats, because cats are particularly sensitive to these products. Never use any product not approved for use in cats, the result can be fatal.

- Follow exactly the directions provided on the label.

- Allow the processing is carried out by experts. Your veterinarian will provide the necessary technical expertise and can help in identifying the most suitable products for effectiveness and safety to control the problem of external parasites of your pet.

Mange mites

Basic Information about the mange mites

The mites that cause sarcoptic mange, also known as “scabies”, are microscopic. The mange mites affect dogs of all ages, during any time of year. Infestation with mange mites are highly contagious to other dogs and can be transmitted when there is direct contact with infested animals, bedding or instruments to your toilet.

Risks and Consequences

The mange mites penetrate the outer layer of the skin and cause intense itching. Clinical signs include generalized hair loss, skin rash and crusting. Secondary skin infections can develop after severe irritation. People exposed to close contact with affected dogs may develop a skin rash and should consult their physician. Read the rest of this entry »

Basic Information about Ear Mites

The ear mites are common in young cats and dogs, and usually limited to be located in the ears and surrounding area. Mites are tiny and individual can only be seen with a microscope. Your pet can become infected by ear mites when they have direct contact with infected pets or bed. Read the rest of this entry »

Basic Information about Ticks

As the host of the tick is the price that dogs and cats pay less commonly to explore around gardens, shrubs, bushes or wild flora. The life cycle of ticks has four phases: Phase immature ticks often feed on small wild animals that live in forests, grasslands, shrubs and bushes. Adult ticks seek larger guests, such as dogs and cats who venture into these environments. Exposure to ticks may be seasonal, depending on your geographic location. A heavy infestation can cause anemia in pets.

Risks and Consequences

Ticks are often located in the dog’s neck, ears, in the folds of skin between the legs and body and between the fingers of the extremities. Cats may have ticks on the neck or face. Tick ​​bites can cause skin irritation. Ticks are also capable of spreading serious infectious diseases to pets and people from which they feed. The risks of the disease vary according to geographic area and tick species. A severe infestation can cause anemia in pets. Read the rest of this entry »

Often during his life, domestic animals are disturbed by external parasites such as fleas, ticks and mites in the skin or ears. Bites or stings of these parasites can be extremely irritating to your pet and cause serious skin problems or even carry disease.

Although this brochure provides basic information about most common external parasites, your veterinarian is the professional most qualified to give advice on the health of your pet and to detect and remove external parasites. Modern advances in drug development makes the treatment, control and prevention of many external parasites in a more straightforward than in the past. Read the rest of this entry »