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[aberntm]

Hi my name is Tonya and I found this site while looking for remedies to treat mites on my dogs, I have read many different options. Anything from peroxide mixed with borax to drinking some borax mixture( that didn't seem right). I have ducks and chickens that have been free range until about two weeks ago we pinned them into an area of a quarter acre to keep the new puppy from chasing them, now my pup is scratching and itching badly, I have checked for fleas and there's nothing there. Could this be chicken mites?

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Tonya, and

! Pleased you joined our community! Frankly, I'm not sure if poultry parasites are transferred to cats and dogs - I don't know one way or the other. But here is an article from the Learning Center that speaks about mite prevention and treatment: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mites-lice-treatment-and-prevention Hope you find it useful. In fact, the entire Learning Center is a great place to visit - it has tons of useful articles for the backyard poultry keeper: https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
And if you'd like to chat with local chicken folks, locate the WA thread in this link and say howdy: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you
Best wishes with your mite issue and thanks for joining BYC!!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi Tonya

Glad you could join us here! I believe mites and lice can be transferred to others but they would not actually live on the dog as they don't have feathers. Poultry lice and mites for the most part are very species specific, and might walk on you or your dog briefly and might even take a bite, but not infest.
Redsoxs has left you some good links to check out that I'm sure you would find helpful.

Good luck and enjoy BYC

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under aberntm

Welcome!

I do hope you are able to find your answer on the threads redsoxs has given you links to.

I also hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello Tonya and welcome to our community. Great links from redsoxs - hope they help.

Best wishes
CT

 

[drumstick diva]

I wonder if your pup could be allergic to chickens(feathers)? My sisters dog is allergic to most everything (shelter rescue)

 

[N F C]

Hi Tonya, it's nice to have you join us!

 

[Weehopper]

Borax is poisonous. No drinking. If you think your dog has mites, rather than fleas, you might want to consult your Vet. Unless you are talking Mange mites. If that be the case there are various products on the market for treating Mange; but again, I would consult with my vet for the best fix.
Good luck!

 

[LauraBrown]

Tonya! Glad you joined us!