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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt was quite evident from the caption that it was vaguely written and there was nobody to put to blame for this graphic image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The issue left tick and flea infestation far behind and merely imagining all the potential hazards the ladybugs could inflict in the pooch\u2019s body was enough to bring chills down the spine of every dog owner who came across this cringe-worthy post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were opposing views as to whether the picture was photoshopped or a real problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Florida based Dog Shelter and rescuer, Hands and Paws<\/a> wrote to many media houses that claimed to address to several cases like this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These weren\u2019t the regular, harmless ladybugs people spot in their surroundings but a massive, hurtful and in most cases, poisonous Asian lady beetles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Dr. Mitchell, who posted the photo on Hoisington Veterinary Hospital\u2019s<\/a> Facebook page, if left untreated, the infected dog is bound to suffer from long-term health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These deadly-looking bugs cause ulcers in the dog\u2019s mouth, resulting in bad breath, excessive drooling, and foaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ladybugs can also make your dog feel sick and irritated. The bugs<\/a> feed on the dog\u2019s blood, making the dog feel hollow on the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As opposed to what the Hospital and the practicing vets suggested and claimed about the ladybugs, many experienced Veterinarians claimed that the post was a publicity stunt, the attention seeking alarmism today\u2019s internet is brimming with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People would do anything and everything for likes and views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This viral post was yet another click-bait for the page to fetch more and more attention and for dog lovers to freak out and get more confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These vets also claimed that no beetle or bug would attack or get embed to a dog\u2019s mouth on its own or like a flea or a tick. It is the other way round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a dog tries to attack or eat the bugs, it will most likely be infested with the bugs, with some sticking to its mouth\u2019s roof in clusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The beatles or Asian Bugs then produce toxic chemicals to cause chemical burns in the mouth, ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract, severe stomach pain, and fatal hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These immensely painful issues pop up as an aftermath of Ladybug\u2019s chemical defense system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In such situations it is only right to take your dog to a vet and discuss the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only will the vet thoroughly clean up the dog\u2019s mouth but will also prescribe proper medication to prevent such mishaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also advisable to regularly give deworming pills to your dogs and chewy treats to keep the bugs at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If checked on time, the bugs can be scraped off with a spoon easily without causing any damage to the dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So far, there has been only one documented case of bug infestation so there\u2019s certainly no need to panic or go about locking up your dog in the house and keeping them away from the greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The unlikely situation, though hard to believe and even harder to look at, has gained attention after Bailey\u2019s pic went public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bailey was often seen catching and feeding on insects and bugs and it comes as no surprise that the bugs got stuck in its mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bugs could have traveled all the way to the stomach but because of the sticky mucus they secrete right after entering the mouth, they cling to the mouth\u2019s roof and cause the dog to lose appetite, feel lethargic, irritated and drool profusely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it is still not clear whether the picture was photoshopped or real, it is always good to take precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Asian Ladybugs Causing Problems for Dog Owners In the past a picture of a Kansas dog named Bailey had made the rouns on the internet. The reason is disturbing and … Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2314,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dog-care"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/413","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=413"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/413\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puplore.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Can Ladybugs Cling to the Roof of a Dog’s Mouth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Can I Do if My Pup is in This Situation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n10 Simple Tips to Prevent Your Dog from Catching any Bugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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