How to protect the dog from ticks in summer
How to protect the dog from ticks in summer
Ticks are dangerous for dogs in that they carrya serious parasitic disease - pyroplasmosis. When the infected tick is bitten, the pathogens of this disease get into the blood of the animal - pyroplasm. They parasitize the erythrocytes and destroy them. Without treatment, most animals die. Unfortunately, Russia does not yet have a certified tick-dog vaccine. However, you can protect it from mites in the summer in the following ways.
Instructions
1
Get a special collar, protectinga dog from attacking ticks. You can buy special sprays or drops. When buying protective equipment, pay attention to the tightness of the packaging, the date of manufacture and the expiration date.
2
Apply a drop or spray to the skin of the dog in several places, where it can not lick them. Repeat this procedure once every two to three weeks until late autumn.
3
The principle of operation of the means of protection is as follows: The active substance, which is in drops, sprays or which is impregnated with the collar, is absorbed into the skin and enters the follicles. Then it is secreted with a sebaceous secret and repels the mites. On this process, the animal's time needs to be taken, therefore, it is necessary to start using the drops already in the spring during the snow melting.
4
Inspect the dog after each walk, soAs indicated, these means do not give 100% protection against tick bite. When viewing, pay special attention to the armpits, groin, withers, chest, muzzle and paws (between the fingers) of the pet.
5
If you find a tick from a dog, immediately remove it.him. Ask someone to hold the dog. Strain the mite with sunflower oil from the pipette and wait for a while. Grab the bloodsucker with tweezers and slowly begin to twist around its axis. It can not be pulled out sharply, since the jaws will remain in place of the bite. In this case, you need to contact the veterinary clinic.
6
Burn the mite. Wash your hands thoroughly, disinfect the dog's wound with iodine and wash your hands again.
7
Observe the condition of the dog after a tick bitefor three days. Signs of beginning pyroplasmosis are darkening of urine, loss of appetite, the animal becomes sluggish, lies all the time. In this case, immediately contact your veterinarian, if you do not do it on time, the dog may die. If after three days the dog's health does not worsen, you can calm down - the tick ticking the dog was not contagious.
