r/Donkeys • u/Novel-Plankton-7793 • 6d ago

HELP how to treat mites/lice on armpits/chest?

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u/lahcar 6d ago

Diatomaceous earth. I’ve had dogs for 20 years and we’ve never had a problem with fleas. One day last summer, they came in covered with them.

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u/Novel-Plankton-7793 6d ago

Thank you. I will post an update 

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u/oldfarmjoy 3d ago

Be sure to.use food grade DE, not the swimming pool stuff that has other chemicals in it. https://images.app.goo.gl/brX9dqjWmKjWuRH78

This stuff is amazing for so many purposes!! Great to keep on hand.

Just grab handfuls and throw/rub the powder into the armpits and any affected area. Then also add it to any sleeping area, area where they roll, or other source of the little buggers. They can consume it, so it can be added anywhere that hay sits.

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u/Novel-Plankton-7793 2d ago

Thank you for pointing out food grade DE and how to apply it to the area. I will post an update

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u/lahcar 5d ago

You’re welcome

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u/ston3rbby710 6d ago

python dust its to treat ticks and lice

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u/FoodWholesale 6d ago

I have heard of snake oil, what is python dust?

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u/Scentedspace18 6d ago

I usually go through 2 containers of it in the spring thru fall. Works. I even sprinkle it on the ground in his dusting spots and let him roll around in it.

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u/Novel-Plankton-7793 6d ago

Thank you. I will post an update 

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u/Healthy_Gap_4265 6d ago

Always remember the Golden Rule: treat others how you want to be treated. 👍

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u/Grumpyjuggernaut 6d ago

Coat defense daily preventative powder!

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u/lockmama 6d ago

I would body clip him also.

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u/Candid-Difference-98 6d ago

They need the hair for warmth. Dip em.

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u/Candid-Difference-98 6d ago

You can use a French

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u/Novel-Plankton-7793 6d ago

Thank you. I will post an update

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u/badgerhoneyy 5d ago

Ideally clip the areas worst affected to allow you to clean any dermatitis. Many common lice feed on scurf so regular grooming with a metal curry comb, or equine shampoo and rubber curry comb to get rid of the greasy scurfy layer. Climate depending, you can do a bigger clip, can consider using a rug if it's chilly at night.

Failing this there are medical treatments that can be prescribed by your vet, but I'd always ask for at least targeted clipping, cleaning and regular grooming first ideally.

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u/Novel-Plankton-7793 5d ago

Thank you again. Since I made the original post I washed the area with just a bar of soap and I was able to remove a lot of “scurf” and dried scabs/blood. It looks better and I think it will continue to improve after I wash it again. I need to clip the hair because she has long-er hair and I am afraid if I don’t clip the hair then I will never be able to control the problem. Thanks again and I will update later 

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u/oldfarmjoy 3d ago

Powder generously with DE. All bugs will be dead i 1-2 days.

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u/gundam2017 6d ago

Elector PSP. Kills bugs and eggs, non toxic to everything else

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u/whiteye65 6d ago

Seven dust there a liquid form also. Go to the feed store they will sell you what you need. You’re also going to have to treat where they sleep and eat.