Does my puppy have lice?

Does your dog show signs of excessive itchiness and scratching?

Does your puppy have a dry , -looking coat?

Does your puppy exhibit hair loss, most often around the ears, neck, shoulders, groin, and rectal area?

Does your puppy show signs of anemia (usually recognized by discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes)?

Your puppy doesn't show any common symptom of lice infestation. Lice are parasites that live on the skin of an affected dog. They are a small insect that feeds by chewing on the skin of the dog or by sucking the blood, depending on the type of louse. Left unchecked, they can grow to be an infestation on the dog’s body.

Your puppy shows one common symptom of lice infestation. Diagnosis is easily made by visually observing lice or their nits (eggs) in the hair. Adult lice are flat, six-legged insects with no wings. Nits can be seen attached to the individual hair shafts and appear as small white dots.

Your puppy shows several common symptoms of lice infestation. Diagnosis is easily made by visually observing lice or their nits (eggs) in the hair. Adult lice are flat, six-legged insects with no wings. Nits can be seen attached to the individual hair shafts and appear as small white dots. There are a wide variety of shampoos, as well as insecticidal sprays and powders that are effective in killing lice. Follow your veterinarian’s directions closely, as these products can be harsh on some dogs, especially puppies.

Your puppy shows all common symptoms of lice infestation. Diagnosis is easily made by visually observing lice or their nits (eggs) in the hair. Adult lice are flat, six-legged insects with no wings. Nits can be seen attached to the individual hair shafts and appear as small white dots. There are a wide variety of shampoos, as well as insecticidal sprays and powders that are effective in killing lice. Follow your veterinarian’s directions closely, as these products can be harsh on some dogs, especially puppies.