My Shih Tzu has lice and is miserable. What shampoo can help?

It really depends on what he has. Lice and ticks are very different things. I would recommend starting with an oral flea/tick preventive (which you'll need to get from his vet) and a good bath with general dog shampoo. Actually, given his tender age, starting with a vet visit would be best so they can treat him appropriately from the get go.

Lice are not a terribly pest for dogs to have unless there are many dogs grouped in small and unclean areas. If you haven't yet had Belle examined by a vet, I would recommend that she get checked out to confirm the parasite that you are seeing. Treating lice includes bathing thoroughly to remove any adult lice, and then treatment with a parasiticide. I would recommend topical treatments like Frontline or Revolution instead of dips or medicated baths. Dips and shampoos will only kill active lice and won't stay on the dog long enough to prevent further lice infestations. Frontline and Revolution are both safe in a 12 week old puppy. Here is some more information on lice in dogs: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2794

Use a product such as revolution, frontline or advantage multi as they have activity against lice. Grooming is also essential so make sure that your puppy is staying clean and mat free. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions. Make sure these treatments continue for at least 2 months.

No, the ingredients used to kill lice in the shampoos are different than those used for mites. Even so, mange mites are not killed well through shampoos, as these mites burrow under the skin. There are other products like Revolution that are effective for mange. However, you should only use these products and treat for mange as directed by your veterinarian, because there are potential adverse effects when given to certain dogs. I hope that helps.

I hope you have her on Bravecto (or other product) to treat the mites. That is the best way to get rid of them. This shampoo will help as the mites live down in the hair follicles and this will help to flush them out. ( https://www.amazon.com/SynergyLabs-Veterinary-Antiparasitic-Antiseborrheic-Medicated/dp/B0037Z6VK8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=Z1VODKYMWCSY&keywords=benzoyl+peroxide+shampoo&qid=1570900013&sprefix=benzoyl+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-5 ) You don't have to use this exact one but it is the least expensive by far. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Unfortunately fleas only hop on the body of your pet when they want to feed, then they hop off again and stay in your pet's environment. So you need to treat all pets in the household as well as the environment (which contains the fleas, their eggs and larvae). Flea treatment:  1) Get some flea medication such as a Flea spray or a spot on from a pet shop or your veterinarian and apply monthly 2) get flea powder, put some in your vacuum cleaner bag and vacuum your house and furniture and also non-carpeted areas frequently to remove flea larvae and eggs which live off house dust., Dispose of the bag in the trash outside. Hot-wash all the pet's bedding, If you do this diligently for a few months you will get rid of the fleas. Flea products: Spot-ons and/or chews Advantage, Advantix Advantage Multi (Advocate in the UK) Frontline (ticks as well) Bravecto spot on (ticks as well) - for cats, in tablet form for dogs Simparica, Nexgard Revolution (stronghold in the UK) Tablets: comfortis (will only kill fleas once) Collar: Seresto (ticks as well)

Poor Winnie! We have to get rid of these pesky pests once and for all. I would recommend putting Winnie on either Advantage or Revolutionti rid he lice and fleas. Make sure to continue to give the medicaiton every 2 weeks until the lice/fleas are gone. Here is a website link that also goes through more tips on how to tell if your pet is infected with lice and more information if needed. Best of luck! http://www.vet.bc.ca/lice.pml