The name of the Belgian Malinois has a long history. Except for being used as a shepherd dog in the early days, most of them are now active as military dogs all over the world. Just last November, Conan, a Belgian Malinois from the U.S. military, was awarded a medal and a medal by U.S. President Trump for his meritorious service in hunting down the head of ISIS, which greatly increased his worth.
Many families are willing to raise such a brave and loyal dog, but for many people, the unknown parasites on this large dog People worry, these parasites will not only cause great harm to the health of the Belgian Malinois, but also may threaten the health and safety of the owner, so this article will share with you that the Belgian Malinois may be infected Which parasites? What are the corresponding treatments?
Hazard Belgian Malinois Safe parasites are mainly divided into two types: ectoparasites and endoparasites.
1. External parasites
1. Outside the skin
The common types of parasites can Divided into ticks, fleas, etc., such parasites can be confirmed by directly checking the dog's skin.
2. In the skin
The common types of parasites are scabies mites and demodex mites. For such parasites, you need to take the dog to the hospital Only by doing a skin scraping can an accurate judgment be made.
2. Internal parasites
1. Blood parasites
Common blood parasites There are mainly heartworm and Babesia, and the judgment method of this kind of parasite also needs to take the dog to the hospital for blood test.
2. Intracellular parasites
Common cellular parasites mainly include Toxoplasma gondii and Coccidia. The hospital can only judge through blood tests.
3. Intestinal parasites
Common intestinal parasites mainly include roundworms, tapeworms, etc.Dog to the hospital for stool examination to judge.
When the Belgian Malinois is infected with parasites, what should we do as the owner?
1. The method of cleaning external parasites
1. Medicinal bath treatment
This method The effect is direct, but when owners buy medicated bath packs, they should read the instructions clearly to avoid unnecessary damage to the dog's skin.
2. Food therapy
Garlic and yeast can be added to the dog’s food, so that the special taste in the dog’s blood can be eliminated Get rid of fleas. Some people may think that dogs cannot eat garlic. In fact, this statement is wrong. Eating some garlic in moderation can also make their hair healthier and shiny.
3. Spray treatment
Now there are many lice sprays for dogs on the Internet, and owners can buy them back for dogs, but Remember to buy non-toxic ones, and the spray should also avoid the dog's eyes, ears, mouth and nose.
Second, the method of clearing internal parasites
Drug therapy is the only treatment at present, but it should be noted that the drugs used for different parasites It is different. Before using the medicine, confirm which parasite the dog is infected with. And you can't just take the anthelmintic medicine once, you should take it according to the requirements of the medicine.
After reading so many introductions above, have you ever thought that your dog may have so many parasites! For the health of the pet dog, we should really do preventive work in advance. Only in this way can we establish a safety barrier between the owner and the pet dog.