dog blood-suckers...

@Cutie18f (9546)
Philippines
September 15, 2012 12:14pm CST
I do not know exactly how to call those fat and grayish blood-suckers that infest dogs, but lately, I noticed that my dogs are having them. My dogs used to be free from these blood-sucking creatures but I notice that they have them now. We have dogs in the neighborhood who often linger outside our gate for food. I think they got these blood-suckers from them. It's the type of bugs that also infest cows---they start small, like dots and grow fat. What is the best way to totally rid my dogs of these bugs?
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@Brachuss (47)
• Philippines
16 Sep 12
They are called "Ticks." They can be easily managed and removed if the animal is not yet fully infested. If they are infested already, bring your dog to a veterinarian because they know best. Rely only on a professional advice. I breed dogs and I have a kennel but I can't give you any advice because the situation depends on the severity of the infestation as well as the size and breed of your dog. Save your dog's life by bringing him/her to a Vet immediately.
• United States
16 Sep 12
Fleas are the ones that jump, not ticks. You need to get them off your dog as soon as you find them. If you're letting them get fat and gray, you're opening your dogs up to all kinds of diseases. As soon as you see them on your dog, take a tweezers, and gently pull the tick off. Check the tick to make sure the head is attached as well. If you leave the head in the dog, you're opening the dog up for infection. After you're sure they've all been removed, take your dogs to the vet, and get something that will keep them off your dogs. Good luck!
@Cutie18f (9546)
• Philippines
16 Sep 12
I thought ticks are the ones that jump. My dogs don't have those.
@jazzsue58 (2666)
27 Sep 12
Also - if your dog is picking them up on walks it's a sign you need to be careful too. Ticks carry Lyme disease - very nasty. It can lead to encephalitis in humans.
@berting600 (3453)
• Philippines
15 Sep 12
Your dog might get it from going around your neighborhood.Some of their pets have infestation like what your dog was suffering.This was a dog lice.There are two types of dog lice,your dog got the fat blood suckers while the other one is the thin type lice.Both of these lice are the same blood suckers and it multiplies quickly.You can not get raid out this lice easily because some of it clings in your house walls,where your dog loves to frequent.Just keep watchful all sides of your house and try to put some insecticide in there and make the place clean always.This will make you have the chance to inspect your dog thoroughly so he can get out all his itch sufferings by pulling out all those clinging lice in his body.With this kind of practice your dog will be safe again from infestations.You better have a check up all places of your house to ensure you are free from those lice not to come back victimizing your dog.
@Cutie18f (9546)
• Philippines
16 Sep 12
Hi Berting. Our dogs do not go around the neighborhood because they are inside our fenced in-yard. They got them from dogs who hang out near the fence.
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• Philippines
16 Sep 12
This lice might start to occupy your house walls,so better check out so not to infest your dogs.I have caught your attention to this because it also happens to my dog.I always have the dog cleaned and bath everyday jut to make sure he got no lice in the body.In my observation,I always caught up several clinging in his foot and body,that I have to inspect why still has got some lice,when I keep him check every time I carry up the dog.I have discovered that the lice where almost every corner of our house.I pour some insecticide and carefully brush all the affected areas around the house,then I check back my dog again if there are any lice.The next day I am at ease because I have successfully stop the infestation of the lice in my house and so I have to check also my yard and surrounding if there are traces of these animals.
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
15 Sep 12
Hello cutie. Here in the United States We call them ticks. They are found in wooded ares more than other places. There are several brands of flea and tick protection available here. Front-line, Advantage, are some brand names of product that protect dogs from fleas and ticks. There are oral tablets, collars contain pesticide. . The Humane Society of the United States advises pet owners to avoid flea and tick products which contain organophosphates and pyrethoid ingredients as these ingredients have been linked with severe reactions in pets and people. There are natural ways to get rid of those ticks. Frequent bathing and combing to remove fleas or ticks. Spraying your dog with equal part of white vinegar and water and work it into the skin with your fingers. also boiling water poured over lemons and let set over night. Dab it on in various ares with cotton balls. Dabbing lightly in various parts of your pet's coat between the shoulder blades, lower back, underside of the neck and belly. http://www.ehow.com/way_5793522_homemade-tick-protection-dogs-cats.html has more help if you care to check it out.
@Cutie18f (9546)
• Philippines
16 Sep 12
Thank you Deebomb for your helpful tips. I will surely do those, especially the natural methods.
@urbandekay (18278)
15 Sep 12
We call them 'ticks' they hang on vegetation and drop off when they feel the heat of an animal passing Twist them off anticlockwise or you may leave some of them in the dog all the best urban
@Cutie18f (9546)
• Philippines
16 Sep 12
Really? Thanks Urban.
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
16 Sep 12
Those are dog ticks, try to avail a dog powder or shampoo to get rid off these ticks. Have a great day!
@Cutie18f (9546)
• Philippines
16 Sep 12
Thanks, Shav. I now have them.
• United States
26 Sep 12
Since I haven't seen what is on your dog I can't rightly say whether your dog has ticks or lice. Lice, though they are not harmful to your dog, is very irritating. Ticks are harmful to your dog, because they can cause temporary paralysis and fever that can kill a dog. To get rid of either one there are kennel sprays that you can get to spray the yard and they are treatments that you can get for the dog and his bedding areas, what ever type of treatment you get make sure it has IGR(Insect Growth Regulator). IGR not only kills fleas, ticks and lice it kills the larvae and the eggs. If you treat the area where your dog goes every three months you should get the problem well under control. Lice are rare in the U.S., but dogs do get them. I had one that got lice once. When I first saw them I didn't know what it was because I had never seen them before, but after that bout with Lice I"d occasionally check all my dogs for them. If you have any doubts, ask your vet or groomer.