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External parasites from pets

The external parasites of dogs and cats

Our pets can be the target of different parasites it is important to know in order to better combat.

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1/Fleas

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Fleas are external parasite of dogs and cats the most frequent.


A few figures that make think :

-1 female may lay 50 Eggs per day during 50 to 100 days
-1 chip lives on average 100 days
-the fallen eggs hatch into larvae in 3 to 7 days
-These larvae develop into adult fleas 2 weeks to 1 month (more quickly if animals are present)
-in the absence of animals to stitch, the larvae can survive several months.

Cheyletiellose and demodectic mange

Here is a presentation of two lesser known skin parasites :

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The Cheyletiellose

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Presentation

Cheyletiella is a mite of large feeding on scales on the skin of animals, including dogs and rabbits. Females lay eggs on hair. The complete cycle lasts 3 about weeks. The cheyletielles can survive 5 to 6 weeks in the external environment, They then feed of small dust mites, but need a host to reproduce.

Why protect my dog from ticks ?

pair of white Swiss shepherds in the forestOur current way of life, more grants in addition to embracing pets and promote their mobility (travel with their masters). At the same time, the proliferation of wild animal populations and global warming create a favourable environment for ectoparasites.

The redhibitory defects in dogs

detail of female dog of golden retriever with puppiesIn the context of the purchase of a puppy, There are 6 pathologies which the animal must be free at the point of sale.

If the puppy States within a certain period (legal deadline) one of these diseases, You may request a refund of the animal in Exchange for its return.