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Cocker Specific Discussion => Puppies => Topic started by: Lucypally on August 24, 2014, 03:02:40 PM

Title: New puppy has lice
Post by: Lucypally on August 24, 2014, 03:02:40 PM

Dear all

We brought our new puppy home on Saturday she itched all morning.  I managed to take her to the vets that day and turns out she has biting lice. They gave her stronghold but she is still itching like mad. Really feel for her and worried about my other dog catching them.   She has been given stronghold as well. 

New puppy is only 8 weeks old is there anything I could bath her in to help.

Thanks

Title: Re: New puppy has lice
Post by: Mudmagnets on August 24, 2014, 03:27:19 PM

Hello and welcome to COL - we love to know all about new pups (including piccies when you have time) like name etc.

tbh I would be careful about bathing her whilst she is on treatment - they may conflict, without advice from your vet.

I may be being over cautious

Title: Re: New puppy has lice
Post by: elaine.e on August 24, 2014, 03:44:34 PM

Hi and welcome to COL :D

This is the product info. about Stronghold http://petprescription.co.uk/healthcare/cat%20information%20/flea%20control%20for%20cats/stronghold/ and it says not to bath your dog for 2 hours after application. So I think you'd be fine to bath your puppy, but would suggest you use a mild puppy shampoo and not one with anything insecticidal in it.

Looking forward to hearing more about your puppy and seeing some photos too please :D

Title: Re: New puppy has lice
Post by: Lucypally on August 28, 2014, 11:09:10 AM

Thanks everyone the stronghold has started to work and the lice have died off.  Gone over her with a fine nit comb to get the nits out.  She seems a lot happier over the last couple of days.

I will post up some details all about her

Thanks

Michelle

Title: Re: New puppy has lice
Post by: Walshies on August 28, 2014, 12:06:40 PM

Welcome to COL Michelle - glad to hear the pupster is nit free.

We are Angie & Dave and are owned by Fudge, a 2 year old chocolate worker.

Title: Re: New puppy has lice
Post by: Sirius Mum on August 28, 2014, 01:35:20 PM

Hi and welcome Michelle

Sounds like you acted quickly and have helped sort your new little furball. Glad to hear it's sorted. Well done.

I'm Jane with Sirius, a six month old black ball of fluff. Looking forward to seeing some pics when you have time  :D

Title: Re: New puppy has lice
Post by: mitches on August 29, 2014, 06:38:11 PM

Hi glad to hear you puppy is free of lice, sounds horrible for the little one and you!
Welcome to COL we are Elaine and 10mth old adorable golden cocker Bailey :)

Title: Re: New puppy has lice
Post by: Pearly on August 29, 2014, 10:20:03 PM

Hi and welcome to COL

Looking forward to seeing photos and hearing more about your new pup  :D

Jayne and Pearl (age 3.5)