Question: We have a problem with mice in our home, can they spread disease
to our dogs?
ANSWER Although mice do not often transmit diseases directly to dogs, they often harbor ectoparasites such as fleas, ticks, and mites. These arthropods are often vectors of disease.
Fleas can be responsible for transmitting tapeworms to dogs and humans. Sensitive dogs can get Flea allergy dermatitis from flea bites.
The best control for mice indoors is to use snap traps. Use a lot of them-the theory of one mouse one trap rarely works! Lots of traps will ensure that you get them, and quickly. Bait the traps with small amount of food, little pieces of string, or bits of cloth or cotton.
Baits may be effective, but many times the mouse dies behind the wall and there is a lingering odor for several weeks. The story that they leae the home after eating the baits and there is no odor is simply not true!
