General
Information
In India, the most
commonly faced problem is external parasitic "infestation
by ticks". This leads to other medical problems and
diseases transmitted by the tick itself. More than that
it becomes a problem to the entire household because the
ticks reproduce very fast. There are many chemical preparations
available in the market which can be applied externally
and injectable formulations to combat external parasites.
Please ask your vet
for advice and follow these basic steps:
For
Mild Infestations:
1.Apply the recommended
medicines externally after a thorough bath.( be sure to
tie the mouth to avoid the dog from licking the medicine)
2. Allow the Dogs
coat to dry completely.
3.
Search and remove the ticks by hand-picking and put them
into a bottle of kerosene.
4. Destroy them later
by burning, because ticks can exist without water and food
for even upto a six month period.
For
Heavy Infestations:
1. When the infestations
is too heavy to be controlled in the above manner, take
the advice of your vet and use injectible drugs that will
control parasitic infestations.
2.
If you can afford it, buy a Anti-Tick collar and change
it according to the manufacturers recommendation.
Usually, a regular check weekly, and bathing once a month
( or less frequently according to weather conditions) will
ensure that you will not face such problems. Frequent bathing
will remove the natural oil and sheen of the coat.
3.
The housing quarters of the dog and all the places where
the dog sleeps or uses should be sprayed with pesticides
as advised by the Vet. This has to be done simultaneously
while treating the dog.
