cAN A DOG GET LICE?
2006-08-14 11:52:15 · 8 answers · asked by TANYA L 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Put those items either in a plastic bag and seal it for 2 weeks to a month. Others you can put in the dryer for 30-40 minutes. Most articles that I've read about lice says a dog cannot carry lice but I have read where people claim that a dog was bringing them lice so who knows?
2006-08-14 12:01:28 · answer #1 · answered by freespirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you follow up as most lice are now resistant to the meds. You have to get all the nits too. This is especially important with girls and long hair.
If you have a boy cut thier hair really short, then treat, and then use one of those baby combs or ones that come with the NIX. Most herbal lice products don't work at all so don't waste your time. Get rid of them once and for all and do a really thorough job.
Tie everything in garbage bags for 2 weeks minimum and vacuum everything.
Dogs can't get lice. They prefer humans.
2006-08-14 19:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by EVE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no a dog cant get lice my child had them 2 years ago from school i used lice shampoo called RID it worked real well it got rid of them just follow directions put the items in a plastic bag and tie it up tight for 30 days and they will die they also have a spray for your furniture to kill them and you can use this on the bed and stuffed animals and things but after you spray still bag them up to be sure sometimes they can be hard to get rid of everyone in the family should use the shampoo just to be sure
2006-08-14 19:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a home day care provider, i have seen my share of those nasty little critters. if you cannot wash it or spray it, it has to be in a air tight plastic bag for about 2 weeks. i think the site is wwwheadlice.org wishing you luck. and no, a dog cannot get lice
2006-08-14 19:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by laniekazam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throw it all away...it takes forever to get them out of the house. They live on blood, so yes I think dogs can get lice, just as a human can be bitten by fleas.
2006-08-14 18:56:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your suposed to wash all bedding in hot wash cycle. Bag all the stuffed animals in garbage bags for 2 weeks. and you buy lice bedding spray for all the unwashable things like the bed matress and couch anywhere the child lays or hair touches.
2006-08-14 19:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by Tammy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash everything in hot water..You can also put items in a trash bag seal it tight for 30 days eggs will die..then wash as usual.
2006-08-14 18:59:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw out the clothes, and shave the dog!
2006-08-14 18:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by marisanj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋