My dog park has lice. Should we spray the ground to stop the spread?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding the puppy! I would continue to keep her separate your dogs. Vacuum that room frequently and be sure to wash all bedding where she sleeps. Lice eggs are typically adhered to the hair shaft and do not fall off the dog. However, adult lice can fall off, but usually do not survive more than a few days if they leave the host. If your dogs are already on a topical flea and tick prevention, this should protect them. Treatment typically takes several applications to kill all the lice as it only works on certain life stages. I hope this information helps you!

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

Hello and thank you for your question! Cat lice is species specific and will not infect you or any other species of animals you may have in your home. However, I would wash all of Chance's bedding, blankets and anything else he has come into contact with and wash all the areas he spends time in. Launder and wash what you can, but for items that can't be washed in a washing machine, you can place in a tight sealed bag for 4 weeks. All toys and other items like crates, litter boxes, and cat carriers should be disinfected. Your furniture and rugs, etc should all be washed and cleaned as well. All of these steps are necessary to prevent reinfection. However, most importantly, Chance should be on a monthly flea/tick preventative, like Fipronil or Selemectin Rx by your veterinarian each month to help kill the lice and prevent new lice from hatching. I hope this has helped! Best of luck!

What your dog has are fleas, not lice. these can easily get a ride of one of you that goes outside and from there get to your dog. here is the list of the best flea products on the market. Spot ons: Revoulution (stronghold in the UK) Advantage Advantage Multi (Advocate in the UK) Frontline (ticks as well) Tablets: Trifexis/comfortis Bravecto (ticks as well) Collar: Seresto ( (ticks as well) House spary: Indoorex

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

Lice are definitely a possibility. Usually they get this from contact with another animal. They can also be in the environment if other animals are around the house. It is impossible to rid her of the infestation by finding and killing them individually, because they lay eggs in the hair. It's best to get a product from your vet (best option) or pet store that is labeled for killing lice and fleas. These products will quickly and effectively remove the infestation. I hope that helps and she gets better soon.

Hi. Talk with your veterinarian for prescribing a medication, and treat all oets, as well as yourself. And in addition, call a professional exterminating company to treat the environment or they will keep coming back. Good luck. Sorry you are going though this.