i think my puppy has fleas how can i tell because she'll get them inside the house if she does?

Question

well my puppy lucy her flea collar is lost but if we don't find it we will have to check and see if she has fleas, ticks, or both HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Flea collars are generally ineffective anyway. Use Frontline or Advantage instead.

If your dog has fleas you'll need to treat the house and yard. Have your vet recommend something with an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) in it. Most products only kill adult fleas leaving the eggs to hatch and start the problem all over in a couple of weeks. A product with an IGR will kill adults and eggs.

Once the problem is under control continue to use the Frontline or Advantage for prevention.

Answer 2

I would suggest you use a flea 'repellent' such as Frontline or another brand bought from your vet. Those sold in grocery stores and the like do NOT work.

These products work much, much better than a flea collar.
But, it you prefer the collar, why not just buy another one?

Usually you can see fleas on a dog if they have them. Fleas like to cluster on the rear of the dog, which would be a good place for you to rub back its fur.

It's important that the product you choose is all right for the pup's age. You can ask your vet about that.

Best of luck to you and your "fur baby!"

Answer 3

If your dog has fleas she will scratch constantly (because the flea is biting). Put Frontline on her. If she has fleas it will kill them in 2 days and you won't have to worry. If you are concerned about the house, get a flea treatment powder or spray for your carpet and sofas. Keep in mind that even if you never see the flea, it might be there. They move so quickly and burrow to the skin it's hard to find them. The Frontline will take care of it.

Answer 4

Actually dog fleas aren't the ones to worry about. Only cat lice infest humans and the house. Dog fleas don't like to long without the dog.

However, regarding flea treatments, flea collars can be dangerous especially to puppies so I would recommend advantage from the vet. You just apply it once a month and it protects against almost everything your dog could get.

Good luck!

Answer 5

You can spot flea infestation on a cat or dog by checking it's coat: stroke the fur in the wrong direction, specially round the neck/ear area and if you see minute, tiny black dust-like dots there, then it has fleas.
Get new flea collars!

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

If you don't want to or cannot inspect your dog physically, the best way to know for certain if the dog has fleas is to lay down a white towel on your floor for a few hours. If you've got fleas, you'll be able to see them on the towel.

Answer 8

Depending upong where you live, it should be to cold outside for her to have ticks. But, to check for fleas, just move her hair in the opposite direction and check her skin to see if you see any of them, plus she will be itching up a storm if she has them. If she does, a does of Advantage or Frontline will quickly kill them.

Answer 9

to find out if she has ticks or fleas you need to look under her fur at her skin and check for them look everywhere or take her to the vet for a check up

Answer 10

Generally speaking, ticks get FAT. If they don't come off or your dog doesn't scratch them off, they're very noticeable. And... ew. I hate ticks... Anyway, if sitting on your couch becomes a lesson in acupuncture, chances are you have fleas.