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Dog has persistent yellowish balls on muzzle. What are they? Lice?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female

My dog has these yellowish tan little ball like things all over her muzzle and no matter how much we clean them off and give her a bath they keep coming back. We've tried flea and tick medicine and a shampoo for parisites but nothing works what are they

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 21st, 2019

Those actually look like lice nits to me based on this photo but of course, I cannot be 100% sure. If it is lice, it is easy to treat. You may not be using the correct products. I suggest you refer to this article for more information. ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/lice-pediculosis/ ) If you have used the suggested products and it has not worked then she definitely needs a veterinary examination.

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