I am rather curious as to what other parasites dogs can pick up, besides fleas, ticks, and mites. I noticed something on my dog the other day but she is not showing the signs of fleas (scratching and self-mutilation), mites, and no ticks. Are there parasites that are attracted to dogs or insects?
2007-10-08 04:47:37 · 6 answers · asked by thepugbandit 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I live in a semi-city environment but there are parks and unmowed areas in my neighborhood. Tecnically speaking, it is called a temperate woodland area. What should I be watching out for? Are there insects that inhabit neighborhoods that are pests to dogs that have the potential become a problem? Also, are there any good prevention ideas that help me and my pet out?
2007-10-08 05:58:01 · update #1
That's pretty much all of them - well, ringworm too. This is a type of fungus, characterised by patched of baldness and kind of a red ring. Some types of mites cause mange, and not all types of mange are itchy.
Not all dogs itch when they have fleas - like humans they have differing levels of sensitivity. Did the thing you saw look anything like this?:
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/pictures22/flea.jpg they're about this size: -
Sort through your dogs fur, or comb it and look at the fur on the comb - look for black specks, These are flea dirts which you see much more often than the live fleas.
I would go to a vet if you think your dog has parasites - get them identified and treated.
Chalice
2007-10-08 08:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parasites are attracted to dogs for their hair and habits. Sometimes though the scratching comes more from dry skin on a dog. Dogs come with many ailments that are the same as humans. They need the same care.
2007-10-08 04:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Charles_Incharge 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your enviornment, I'd say fleas #1 and ticks #2.
2007-10-08 04:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by Buzzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flies can actually be very bothersome to outside dogs but fleas and ticks are more likely to be found "on" a dog. I can't think of any others really.
2016-05-18 23:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The three that you named are the most common.
2007-10-08 05:10:38 · answer #5 · answered by Akatsuki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can get things such as worms (hookworms) in their feet. It would really depend on your area and what is in your environment.
2007-10-08 04:53:21 · answer #6 · answered by pixy_stix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋