my dog has fleas. I need know how to totally get rid of them?

Answer 1

You must be very aggressive.

Fleas are capable of mating and producing eggs as soon as they have a chance to bite and suck blood.

You must treat the dog and all the areas the dog frequents: his bedding, his favorite spot to nap away from his bed; his yard, your home.

A flea cocoon known as a "pupa" will actually remain dormant until it senses movement or carbon dioxide - that tells it there is a host nearby.

I had a neighbor who had inside dogs. She moved away, and left the house up for sale. It had been vacant for a while. I was showing it to some friends, and when we entered the kitchen, our legs were COVERED with baby fleas! They sensed the movement, and hatched instantly! It was awful!

Answer 2

Take your dog to a groomer. While he is there, treat your yard and house and go buy some Frontline. In a few days apply the Frontline. Don't do it the same day he is dipped, you don't want too many chemicals on him at one time. It is important to do all of these things to break the cycle. If you miss just a few fleas your SOL as they can each lay up to 50 eggs a day. Remember, nothing puts a protective barrier around your dog (except maybe Tupperware) so if you walk your pet, you will still see an occasional flea, as they have to get on him and bite him for the Frontline to kill it. If you do all of these things, I promise your will lick the situation, but you must be consistent. The Frontline does work, but it is only part of the solution.
Please don't put oil of any kind on your dog. It does not kill fleas, but it will make your dog into a walking dust mop and your groomer will hate you. Corn starch, does not kill fleas and neither does any kind of dish washing liquid!!!!! Dish soap or any other liquid may stun them for a few minutes, but then they are up and running again. Good luck!

Answer 3

This may take time depending upon where you are. To get rid of the fleas you will need to treat your dog, your house & your yard. For the dog: Frontline Plus
For the Yard: lawn & garden section of your wal-mart or ? & look for a pest control product (granuals) that kills pests & FLEAS!!
Since fleas do not live on animals but in the ENVIRONMENT you will need to either treat your house keeping the dog & yourself out for the day or, you can treat your dog & yard & any fleas in the house will eventually die out as well. Just but sure to FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!!
The Frontline Plus is best when applied ever three months from around the middle of April THROUGH the summer. Do NOT bathe your dog for at least 3 days after applying the Frontline Plus for best results.

Answer 4

Frontline Plus is the best flea protection you will find. It is a monthly application. If the fleas are severe you might want to take your dog to the vet and ask about the Frontline spray for quick elimination of existing fleas.

Answer 5

Go to your vet and have your dog checked for heart worm and a general physical. The vet will give you the choice of a liquid you apply every month, an oral medicine etc.. What ever works best for you and your dog. Also is your dog an inside pet? Check the house! Fleas can breed in your carpet, bedding etc.. You may need to fumigate your home/apartment. Ask your vet what they recommend. Good luck!

Answer 6

Although the smell is awful Sulfur will get rid of flees and most bugs and parasites. Especialy if you have an outside dog. Sulfur is also good for their skin but don't use the sulfur that is used for snakes. the best is the stuff you get from a drug store or any store that sell Vitemins & Herbs. Put the sulfer on your dog and around the yard. Dont worry it wont hurt your dog. If you mix the sulfur with some petrolium jelly it make a good ointment for any irritated place on your dogs skin. I have a pitbull mix puppy that i got from the pound and she had mange on her tail and back. I use the sulfur mixture and her fur is growing back fine. The smell is something you'll have to get use to but the only other fix is the expensive stuff your vet sell you.

Answer 7

they have shampoo 4 that. but make sure u wash the dog three tymes a day and get rid of everything the dog touched whilr it had fleas. make sure u wash urself 4 tmes a day cuz fleas kan go anywhere.

Answer 8

use frontline. you might also want to try a flea dip or flea collar. if the problem persists, the fleas might be living in your carpet, bedding, sofa, etc...so wash as much stuff as you can!

Answer 9

ya can't wash your dogs hair with normal human hair shampoo.if he gets fleas u gotta use the dogs shampoo TRUST ME it works my two dogs also had fleas and the shampoo got rid of them fleas.(them damn basterd fleas)

Answer 10

get that frontline stuff that you put down the dogs back ...it realy works.. ask your vet...for it.. its expensive but it's realy worth it..P.S. ..put it on 2 days before or 2 days after you baith your dog ..so it can work itself in with the dogs oils..trust me any other way may be a waste of time..