Lice Life Cycle

Adult louse lay eggs on the host that hatch with in 3 to 4 weeks . Those eggs , turn into nits with in 1 to 2 weeks they are able to lay eggs . Lice cannot live off a host more than 2 days . You could use a preventive ivermectin like heartguard which you can get from your vet or over the counter oils . Your mind set should always be defensive when it comes to parsites of any kind. I will continue to give updates whenever I see cases thru the grooming shop or the self wash. So far this year I have not seen any cases . Many people dont actually tell you , but it is helpful because we have a cycle we can track with the exposure dates and infestation times. Below is some help with treatment obviously this procedure is from personal experience ………..I hope this information was helpful and it certainly is the least of the information available for you to research.

Lice procedures Lice Identification

Flea combs ( Helpful removing dead lice and may pick up nits and adults but eggs are stubborn) .

Suggested Items

Adams : Flea , Tick and Lice Shampoo ( Kills only Living Louse )
Old Toothbrush
Old Towels
Plastic cup ( Beans and Brews Cups they are tall and perfect for tools.
Bleach and water for surfaces .
You may have to clip your dogs hair if it is long.
Fill plastic cup with water / and a little treatment shampoo. Take about 5 flea combs and. Comb thru your dog alternating the combs. . Use the plastic cup of shampoo to clean and soak the flea combs and use an old toothbrush to help remove the lice debris. Do this a minimum of twice a day . keep your combs stored in cup.
Now its time to change the bedding or vacuum the area where animal is contained. Alternating some old blankets is helpful .
Becareful of handling your dog or petting them with your nails could pick up the eggs .You will have to keep your fingernails clipped to prevent spreading eggs that you cannot see. Be sure to wash your clothing along with towles or blankets for the day in hot water .
I hope this was helpful to someone .