My puppy has lice, ticks, or mites. What safe shampoo to use?

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

There are no specifically licenced shampoos for killing lice in dogs, anectodally people use dermoline shampoo for treating lice in horses. However it is expensive and not tested in dogs. Personally I would use a flea shampoo as the active ingredients will tackle live too. Another thing you could try would be frontline spray, the fipronil in it works well on lice. It is really important to treat the home as well with thorough cleaning and an insecticide spray.

Ticks are one thing, dogs do not get Lice (they get fles, which are another thing), Mange is a third different thing caused by skin mites. there is no product that treats all 3 types of parasites, 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) - for dogs Collar: Seresto ( (ticks as well) House spary: Indoorex

The best way to get rid of ticks would be to use an oral tick preventive like Nexgard or Simparica. You give him a tablet and the ticks will die. If you use it every month, it will prevent the vast majority of ticks from attaching to Oli. If you cannot get one of these products, wash him in a flea and tick shampoo. Make sure to read the directions carefully as it often requires you to leave the shampoo in contact with the skin for 10 minutes or so. Each product is different and will tell you the appropriate directions. Brushing him will also help. In some parts of the world, ticks can transmit diseases. I recommend to call your local veterinarian and ask if any further action needs to be taken. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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.

You can certainly give him a bath with the dry shampoo but that it not likely to prevent more ticks from getting on him. I suggest you order this Fiprotic online and have it delivered to your house if you cannot go out. Anti-tick shampoos and sprays are not that effective. You can use them temporarily but they are not good long term. https://www.petsworld.in/all4pets-fiprotic-plus-spot-on-for-dogs-upto-10-kg.html

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.