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ziggy925 · 01-20-2011, 12:53 PM

Ruger has lice. I just took him to the groomers and acording to her I need to clean and vacuum everything in the house and the car, including any clothes and coats I've worn while I've held him.

Since my vet is right next door, I also went to talk to him. He says the life cycle of lice are on the dog -- period. While it certainly can't hurt to wash and vacuum, it's really not necessary and don't go crazy with the cleaning.

What say you guys? I have to pick up Ruger in awhile, and I've been cleaning like crazy before I get him, but my vet is telling me to mellow out.

BTW, when the groomer asked where he sleeps the answer is "EVERYWHERE."

01-20-2011, 12:53 PM	#1
ziggy925 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aspen, CO, US Posts: 544	Conflicting reports on lice -- help Ruger has lice. I just took him to the groomers and acording to her I need to clean and vacuum everything in the house and the car, including any clothes and coats I've worn while I've held him. Since my vet is right next door, I also went to talk to him. He says the life cycle of lice are on the dog -- period. While it certainly can't hurt to wash and vacuum, it's really not necessary and don't go crazy with the cleaning. What say you guys? I have to pick up Ruger in awhile, and I've been cleaning like crazy before I get him, but my vet is telling me to mellow out. BTW, when the groomer asked where he sleeps the answer is "EVERYWHERE."