The external pests represent a constant threat to your dog's health. These pests, mainly insects (chips, mosquitoes) or mites (ticks, scabies), can not only cause uncomfortable skin problems, but can also transmit serious diseases even fatal as piroplasmosis.
To Veterinary Clinic Paris 17, our team advises you on the best solutions pest prevention and treatment adapted specifically to the needs of your pet and its environment.
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The chip is a small aptrous insect (without wings) which lives, at the adult stage, permanently in the coat of animals. These parasites feed on your dog's blood by stinging it up to 10 times a day, absorbing up to 15 times their own weight in blood.
Symptoms of infestation
Parasite dogs generally show these signs:
- Intense scraping and bites
- Allergic dermatitis chip saliva (DAP) in some sensitive dogs
- Skin irritation redness
- Hair loss in advanced cases
In addition, fleas can transmit a intestinal parasite : the tenia, aggravating the health problems of your animal.
Reproductive cycle
The fleas reproduce at an alarming speed:
- A female can lay up to 50 eggs per day for 4 months
- Eggs fall from the animal and hatch in the environment
- The larves se développent dans les recoins de votre habitat (parquet, tapis, meubles)
- En 3-4 semaines, les larves forment des cocons very durable
- Adult fleas can wait several months in these cocoons
It is important to note that environmental forms (eggs, larvae and cocoons) may be 20 times more in you only adult fleas visible on your dog, explaining regular reinfestations even without contact with other animals.
For effective treatment, consult our team during a veterinary consultation to obtain a adapted insecticide acting not only on adult fleas but also on their offspring.
The Tiques
Unlike fleas, ticks are not permanent parasites. They remain on your dog only for their blood meal (3-7 days). Their very solid method of attachment in the skin can cause damage if badly removed.
Tick hazards
Ticks represent a fatal danger because they transmit serious diseases:
- Piroplasmosis (or babesiosis)
- Lyme Bcorliosis
- Ehrlichiosis
Even if treatments exist for these conditions, the prognosis may be dark if the management is late, with risk of death or serious sequelae.
Complete protection in three axes
- Preventive pest control treatment : Applyed regularly and correctly, it prevents ticks from remaining long enough to transmit diseases. Discover our pest control solutions.
- Vaccination : Piroplasmosis and Lyme disease vaccines significantly reduce the risks and severity of these diseases. Feel free to ask for advice at your next time vaccination consultation.
- Monitoring and early withdrawal : Regular inspection of the coat and early removal of ticks are essential. To do this, use a Special crochet we can provide you at the clinic, allowing you to remove ticks without pain and without leaving your head in the skin.
Attention Do not use alcohol or ether to remove ticks, as these products are ineffective and can even be counterproductive.
The Gales
Gales are skin disorders very common in dogs, especially young animals. These parasites are caused by different types ofMicroscopic mites that settle in the skin or hair follicles.
Characteristics of scabies
- Severe itching may disturb sleep and food
- High contagiosity between animals and sometimes with humans
- Potential complications fatal if untreated
- First symptoms: depilation, redness and itching
To Veterinary Clinic Paris 17, our veterinarians can produce a differential diagnosis precise to these dermatoses and offer a treatment perfectly suited to your companion.
Mosquitoes
In Paris, mosquitoes can cause some bites on the glabrous areas of your dog (ears, truffles), sometimes causing a allergic dermatitis needing specific treatment.
Risks in the Mediterranean
On the Mediterranean edge, some mosquitoes transmit the leishmaniasis, a very disabling disease against which there is no definitive treatment. If you plan to travel with your dog to these risk areas, contact us before you leave to get a repellent pest control effective against mosquito vectors.
Discover our tips for travel with your pet safe.
Antiparasitic treatments
An effective pest control strategy must be custom according to several factors:
- Age and weight of your animal
- Its way of life (urban, rural, contact with other animals)
- Season and geographic areas frequented
- History of allergic reactions
Forms of treatment available
Our pest control services propose different formulations adapted to each situation:
- Spot-on pipettes : Solution to apply to the skin, effective for 1 to 3 months
- Pest control collars : Long-term protection up to 8 months
- Tablet : Oral administration, rapid efficacy without risk of leaching
- Sprays : Ideal for immediate action or environmental treatment
- Shampoos pest control: Additional treatment for visible infestations
In case ofmassive infestation Also affecting your home, we can advise you on appropriate environmental treatments for complete disinsectation.
Conclusion
Control of external parasites requires regular preventive approach and rapid response to infestation. To Veterinary Clinic Paris 17, our team is at your disposal to establish a Custom pest control protocol adapted to your animal and its environment.
Don't wait until your companion suffers from itching or more serious complications: call us at 01.42.27.43.25 or Make an appointment online.
