Can you treat a dog for fleas even though I have checked and checked him and I cant find any but he's scratching and biting his skin ?
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2007-01-21 21:50:01 · 19 answers · asked by Gina_06 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Fleas are a major pest. There are various species of fleas - cat fleas, dog fleas, rat fleas and rabbit fleas.
You can get rid of them by the safest and cheapest methods like boric acid.
More details are available at http://pests.in/fleas.html
2007-01-22 04:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is no evidence of fleas it could be a skin problem, but if it is fleas remember to de-flea the whole house and not just the dog and it's bed.
Best to take the dog to the vets also for another opinion and check up, they can give you more advice.
2007-01-22 06:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by Caz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you see little specks of what looks like pepper (flea dirt,aka flea feces) on him or his bedding then he has fleas. Fleas tend to hang around the neck, ears and also the hind quarters.
He also might have dry skin.
He could have both fleas and skin irritations either due to the fleas or an allergen.
Certain breeds can be susceptible to skin irritations and conditions.
Flea treatments can be harsh on the animal, the environment.
and you!
It's been years since I've worked with animals but I used to recommend products with pyrethrums (derivative of chrysanthemums) for fleas and oatmeal shampoo for skin but there might be more animal/environmentally friendly products out there since that time so check around.
It would also be a good idea to take him to the vet for a check up.
Good luck!
2007-01-22 06:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your animal might have a sign condition that they are biting and scratching at. Take them to the vet and make sure. Can just be irritation of the skin. Give them a oatmeal bath. If they stop itching so much then you know it is a skin condition.
2007-01-22 06:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by fxysxysrkly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the problem is not fleas at all, book an appointment with a vet!
2007-01-22 05:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by NG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should treat him for fleas as a prevention not a treatment, yes he can still have them as you check his head they could be on his back, as you check there they would of moved.
Buy frontline, stronghold from your vets and treat him and your house. Something is annoying him, check with your vet first as he could have mites/mange. Its not nice keep scratching.
2007-01-22 08:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't see dander and no indication of fleas thenn it's something alltogether different. You need to get fido to the vet to have some test run.
2007-01-22 05:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by Olivia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May not be fleas. Call the vet.
2007-01-22 06:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by woooh! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would treat him for fleas just in case, it wont hurt him, and if he still itches a week after take him to the vet!
2007-01-22 09:21:54 · answer #9 · answered by Knickers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog dose the same after iv checked him its the flee bites they left behind and tnx 4 the 2 points
2007-01-22 06:57:42 · answer #10 · answered by Lacadema (Role-player) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋