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Animalluver1985
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posted November 06, 2003 02:45 PM
My dog has fleas and I can't seem to get rid of them. I've tried just about everything but nothing seems to work. Now he has started to chew and scratch himself to the point where he is losing his fur in big patches on his back and legs. I don't know if it's from the fleas or if it's something else. Please help me
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fullhouse9873
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posted November 07, 2003 11:18 PM
It probably is from the fleas. Some dogs have very bad reactions to flea bites. I would try going to your vet - and pick up some flea spray (I like the stuff that kills fleas on contact). Also - ask your vet about ways to get rid of the fleas in your house.
I've tried the store brand flea control sprays - and the never work as well as the stuff I get from the vet.
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Animalluver1985
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posted November 08, 2003 02:12 AM
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Originally posted by fullhouse9873:
It probably is from the fleas. Some dogs have very bad reactions to flea bites. I would try going to your vet - and pick up some flea spray (I like the stuff that kills fleas on contact). Also - ask your vet about ways to get rid of the fleas in your house.
I've tried the store brand flea control sprays - and the never work as well as the stuff I get from the vet.
Thank you so much. I will call and get him an appointment as soon as I can.
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DogExpert
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posted November 08, 2003 07:10 AM
Flea collar prehaps? I can't think of much else, maybe you should go back to the vet and discuss what is happening when you use the sprays etc on your dog that they have gave you. ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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posted November 08, 2003 07:11 AM
Also, it may you not be fleas. I strongly suggest you go to your vet for further information and check-ups, your dog needs to be checked for any diseases etc.
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bj
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posted November 11, 2003 06:03 PM
Have you tried using essential oils. 2drops tree tea oil and 2 drops eucalyptus oil mixed with 8 oz of water and then spray on the dogs like you would a flea spray. It has worked on my Huskie and Aussie and works on ticks too. You can info on how to get the oils via the internet.www.store.com/nandaoils/essential-oils
Hope this helps.
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alpollo
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posted November 22, 2003 11:13 AM
No matter how you treat the dogs fleas, If you dont get rid of the fleas in his enviroment, they will reinfest the dog. If he is an indoor dog,Clean his crate with Clorox. Wash his bedding with Clorox. Mop your floors with Clorox. Vacumn your carpets.
You could bathe the dog in Ivory soap to kill the fleas.
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RWDVM
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posted November 22, 2003 06:28 PM
Dear Animaluver,
I am a veterinarian. This is a common problem that I see often in clinical practice. Your dog is likely suffering from flea allergy dermatitis. This is a skin reaction that occurs in response to an allergy to the saliva of the fleas.
Begin management by flea dipping all of the dogs and cats in your household. You can find flea dip at any pet store. Once dry, treat all of the animals in the house with Frontline (this is my flea treatment of choice, cheap petstore knock offs do not work and are not as safe!). Call your vet's office or go online to purchase Frontline. Continue treating all the animals in the house with Frontline once monthly. Wash all bedding and vaccuum frequently.
Good luck. I hope this reply is helpful. Please feel free to visit my new veterinary advice and health management website at http://www.askdvm.com
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LTdog
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posted December 01, 2003 04:06 PM
We bomb the house periodically with stuff we get from the vet
there is a dog at the barn named cassie and he has hotspots and my instructor shaves her Im not sure what this is but it hepls s
I wash my basset hound all the time she is allergic to human dander and fleas we have to give her shots too.
I would go to the vet and run some allergy tests we couldnt figure out why lucy was so uncomfortable untill we found out sh ehad allergies! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Puellula
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posted December 04, 2003 02:54 AM
One word: FRONTLINE
You will never look back!
Be sure to spray and wash all bedding and places your pets like to lie. Remember to repeat this after a while for the flea eggs that does not get killed.
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bearsmom
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posted December 04, 2003 09:43 AM
Have you actually seen fleas? If not, it could be something else.
My dog developed food allergies when he was younger, and it got really ugly. He chewed and scratched himself raw, and ended up with hot spots. It seemed like I had him at the vet's every week. Finally, I quit feeding him anything that had soybeans and corn in it, and he's been fine ever since. I found out that it's not uncommon for dogs to develop soybean allergies.
Chewing at their toes/feet and scratching a lot around the ears are signs of allergies.
good luck!
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fullhouse9873
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posted December 05, 2003 01:08 AM
Stay away from soy anyway - it makes dogs gassy.
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