It does not occur on kennel-reared dogs except under conditions that likely are unsatisfactory in many other ways. T. canis is a well-known vector for the dog tapeworm, Dipylidium caninum. The raccoon (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is described as a host of the dog biting louse, Trichodectes canis (De Geer, 1778). OVERVIEW OF PART II OF THE DOSSIER: ANALYTICAL ASPECTS PART II A QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE PARTICULARS OF THE CONSTITUENTS 1.

This is the first record of H. spiniger and the dog biting louse, Trichodectes canis (De Geer), infesting domestic dogs in Mexico. Product Description. The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a wolf-like canid that is native to Southeast Europe, Southwest Asia, South Asia, and regions of Southeast Asia.Compared with the Arabian wolf, which is the smallest of the gray wolves (Canis lupus), the jackal is smaller and possesses shorter legs, a shorter tail, a more elongated torso, a less-prominent forehead, and a narrower and more pointed muzzle. Trichodectes canis is a chewing louse found on dogs and wild canids throughout the world and is a vector of the dog tapeworm, Dipylidium caninum. 2. canis is a well-known vector for the dog tapeworm, Dipylidium caninum. Trichodectes canis causes little irritation except in heavy infestations. It can have serious effects in puppies and older, debilitated animals. Eur J Wildl Res (2007) 53:76–79 DOI 10.1007/s10344-006-0066-y SHORT COMMUNICATION First records of Trichodectes canis (Insecta: Phthiraptera: Trichodectidae) from Darwin’s fox, Pseudalopex fulvipes (Mammalia: Carnivora: Canidae) Daniel González-Acuña & Cristóbal Briceño & Armando Cicchino & Stephan M. Funk & Jaime Jiménez Received: 6 July 2006 /Accepted: … T. canis usually does not present any major problems to the host, however, can be very irritating in heavy infestations. Each of the six legs (three pairs) is armed with a strong claw for holding onto the host, even in the face of frantic biting and scratching. T. canis usually does not present any major problems to the host, however, can be very irritating in heavy infestations. Species of this genus are distinguished by their moderate to large size, their massive, well-developed skulls and dentition, long legs, and comparatively short ears and tails. roundworms (Toxocara cati) in cats, treatment of adult roundworms (Toxocara canis) in dogs, treatment of biting lice infestations in dogs (Trichodectes canis) and cats (Felicola subrostratus). Trichodectes canis, dog louse, w.m. Trichodectes canis is a small, chewing louse species in which members are flat-bodied and do not have wings. Physical Description. Trichodectes canisis a chewing louseof dogs. Description. A descriptive study of the life history stages of the dog biting louse Trichodectes canis (DeGeer) (Mallophaga: Trichodectidae) by Maxwell M Crystal It is very host-specificand cannot infest any other species than the dog. * Return to Previous Page.
The dog louse, or canine biting louse, is about 1.5 millimeters in length with a flattened body and a broad, flat head. Females are typically larger than males with body lengths ranging from 1.75 to 1.82 mm in females and 1.60 to 1.68 mm in males. Trichodectes canis, also known as canine chewing louse, is a chewing louse found on domesticated dogs and wild canids throughout the world.
* Home / Education / Biology / Slides / Insecta - Insects / Whole mounts of entire insects / Anoplura and Mallophaga / Trichodectes canis, dog louse, w.m. Trichodectes canis, also known as canine chewing louse, is a chewing louse found on domesticated dogs and wild canids throughout the world.T. lightbox. T. caniscan also act as an intermediate for the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum. Abstract. Lang: en Canis is a genus of the Caninae containing multiple extant species, such as wolves, dogs, coyotes and jackals.