My 15 week old german shepherd puppy has been scratching a lot. Today I found red bums and it was like a bad rash under his armpits. Dose he have fleas? I just gave him a bath last week. If he dose have fleas please tell me what I can do to get rid of them and keep them from coming back.
2007-05-04 08:49:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sounds exactly like fleas.
As people have said, groom the dog over some wet paper and look for black specks (flea dirts) falling on the paper and dissolving into a red stain. Also check the hair in the comb - any black specks/flakes there?
Any flea preparation from a vet is the best to use, particularly Frontline. As your dog has fleas, they will be in the environment too as the eggs will have dropped off and hatched in the carpet. If you use regular Frontline religiously the fleas will eventually go, but it will take a long time as they have to bite the animal to die and new ones will be hatching all the time. It would be quicker to get a house spray (again, from the vets). After you've rid the house and the animal from fleas, use of Frontline Plus drops will keep both flea-free.
Yes GSDs can be prone to skin problems, but I think this case is fleas.
Don't be tempted to waste money on cheaper products from shops like shampoos and collars - you'll end up spending more money trying to find one that works!
Chalice
2007-05-04 10:38:02 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flea Baths are full of too much chemicals for a puppy DON'T DO IT! A puppy is small, it's fur is thin, just fill the bathtub or sink and hold the dog in with only it's head sticking out.. pretty soon you will see some drowning fleas scamper to the head for safety, you can then comb them off with a flea comb, or whatever. Use a mild dishsoap, or baby shampoo, you will be able to see all the fleas once the pup is wet, just pick em off, this will provide tons of relief for your pup, then when you can, go to a vet and get a flea treatment suitable for puppies. Good Luck!
2016-05-20 07:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your dog on a light colored counter or piece of paper, and ruffle up the fur. If you see tiny curly dark things on the counter or paper that will dissolve in water your dog has fleas.
Use a monthly preventative, Frontline Plus is what our hospital recommends. It will keep your dog and your house free of fleas, flea allergies, and related infections like tapeworms. Once you start the preventative, within 24 hours any flea that touches your dog will die. Do not skimp, and don't stop the treatment in the winter, flea eggs will collect and hatch in your carpet and upholstery.
2007-05-04 08:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by JeN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Were there any dead fleas in the water / tub after you bathed your dog?
I would think it's more likely either the shampoo you used for the bath last week, or you didn't rinse him well enough after soaping him up. Also possible because he is a shepherd with a thick coat, that you left him damp after his bath..
2007-05-04 09:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hy just look , behind the ears/neck or the dogs chin or in the the nipples area ,look the areas mentioned extremely carefully.
If you find them u must go to the vet ,if he is schracthing a lot and you dont i can be another problem like a rash or a parasite.
There are solutions that you can put on your dog once every month ( frontline ) not recomended for young dogs.
From your description the rash can be another "guest" do not hesitate to go to the vet.
2007-05-04 09:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by VET 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bomb house and yard while pup is at the gromers getting diped. Use frontline or advantix. get some ceader to lay around the yard where youire pup likes to lie. Do all of this as close to the same time as you can. This should keep them away. Oh and youre pup has fleas.
Scratching Fleas
Dragging but Glands
Shaking head ears infected
Warm ears pup could be sick
Wet nose or dry may mean nothing
Wagging tail happy
Just so you know in the future
2007-05-04 08:56:52 · answer #6 · answered by Marvelgirl 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, he definitely has fleas. Talk to your veterinarian about the different types of flea & tick medication. Advantage is what a lot of people use. You can get it from your vet, it's just a clear paste that you put in the dog's fur about once a month.
2007-05-04 08:58:08 · answer #7 · answered by eternalabyss 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My ex and I shared custody of a gsd. I got to run with him every day and groom him. you relay need to make sure that all the soap is out. They have such a thick under coat. I would treat the yard for fleas and the home but when the pup is gone.
2007-05-04 09:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by Boo 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes he does most likely have fleas. Flea bites are little red bumps found on your dog. They will scratch them alot. One of the favorite places for fleas is on the stomach of your puppy. So i would check there. If there are red little bumps there most likely its fleas.
2007-05-04 09:10:19 · answer #9 · answered by xxoxlivelaughlovexoxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he does have fleas get Frontline from the vet it works for 3 months works for ticks too.
2007-05-04 09:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by duncsgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋