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Topical Insecticide Therapy

Direct application of chemical agents to the skin and coat to kill adult parasites and prevent hatching.

Key Facts

Veterinarians may use medicated shampoos, sprays, or powders for immediate adult lice elimination.
Treatment protocols typically require reapplication every two to four weeks for three to four sessions.
Severely matted coats often require shaving to ensure adequate product penetration.

This is a primary therapeutic approach for clearing active infestations.

Effective parasite elimination resolves the underlying cause of the itching.

Both are pharmacological options used to eliminate lice, though administration routes differ.