Characteristics of the incidence of dog mites

1. Dogs of all ages may be affected, with Shar Pei dogs having the highest incidence rate, followed by long-haired dogs such as ladies.
2. It may occur at any time of the year, but is most common in winter.
3. It is highly contagious and can be transmitted through mutual contact between dogs and the mats they have slept on.
4. The prone areas are the eyes, ears, bridge of the nose, chest, and then the trunk and limbs.
5. In the early stage of the disease, irregular red dots appear on the dog's body surface, with a large amount of dander on the surface, the skin thickens, and the coat falls off. In the middle stage of the disease development, the epidermis is covered with scabs, cracks and bleeding, and when there is bacterial infection, there is pus-like secretion in the affected area, accompanied by a foul odor. As the disease continues to progress, the lesions will become larger and larger, rapidly spreading throughout the dog's body.
6. Due to skin inflammation and itching, the dog will show irritability, seriously affecting eating and resting, and becoming thinner day by day. If not treated in time, it will become more serious and will generally not heal on its own.

Treatment methods for dog mites

1. If you cannot handle it yourself, you can send your dog to a pet hospital for treatment by a professional veterinarian.
2. If you deal with it yourself, give an injection: cut off the hair of the affected area of ​​the dog, clean the affected area with saline, and subcutaneously inject yinvermectin 0.2mg/kg body weight on the back, once a week, 2- 3 times is a course of treatment; medicated bath: dilute the insecticide once a week; spray: spray 887 or mite killer once every 2 days.
3. During drug treatment, dogs also need to supplement vitamin B.

Preventive measures for dog mites

1. Try not to let dogs play in dark and humid places and avoid contact with sick dogs.
2. Keep the dog’s living environment clean and hygienic, wash the dog’s mats and supplies frequently and expose them to the sun.
3. Supplement nutrients to dogs in time to enhance skin resistance.
4. Bathe your dog regularly and use pet-specific shower gel to keep the hair clean and dry.
5. Deworm the dog promptly, and spray insecticides on the dog’s cabin, mats and other items at regular intervals.