w think its flea alleries she will have big bould spots and sometimes she digs them open what can i do
2007-07-30 05:43:31 · 9 answers · asked by martha l 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If it's flea allergies, then use Frontline, Advantage, or one of the other once a month flea meds. Also you may need to have her on antihistamines because just one flea bite can cause a reaction.
2007-07-30 05:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by sursumcorda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be a number of things...hot spots, parasites, and as you said fleas. I do recommend revolution, but you must have her checked out by a vet before applying it because if it is something different it could aggrivate the condition and make it worse.
Revolution does take care of most parasites, fleas, ticks, and is even a heartworm preventative. Pretty awsome stuff!
2007-07-30 12:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by learningbusiness 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those spots could be fleas, allergies to food or other environmental stuff, and can sometimes indicate thyroid problems. Get her to a vet who will determine the cause (at least if its fleas, thyroid or hot spots.)
If it is fleas make sure to treat her whole environment.
2007-07-30 13:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have an allergy, but the cause of that allergy could be any of a number of things. Or the cause of her biting may not be physical at all, it could be behavioral. Some dogs complusively bite or lick themselves to the point of causing wounds (much like people can have obsessive compulsive behaviors, so can dogs). The best idea would be to take her to the vet so the cause of her biting can be determined, and then hopefully prevented.
2007-07-30 12:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by bencas9900 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet, pronto!
Those raw spots can get infected easily. If it is fleas, your vet can recommend a good flea killer/prevention. We use Revolution because it has heartworm prevention as well as several other pest preventers.
Good Luck to you & your canine friend!
2007-07-30 12:48:19 · answer #5 · answered by Deb C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya know i thought the same thing that your dog might have fleas. if i were you id go out and buy some flea shampoo and give doggie a real good bath. if that doesnt solve the problem, definitely take doggie to the vet. better to be safe than loose your baby. good luck to ya!
2007-07-30 12:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by short fat white girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will probably need a flea medicine, but also try bathing her with an oatmeal shampoo. It should help relieve the irritation a little. Best of luck to you and your dog!
2007-07-30 13:02:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some Frontline Plus or Advantage and use it religiously every month. Nothing else works anywhere near as well.
2007-07-30 12:47:04 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because she misses you it happened to my dog when she stayed at the kennel when we went on vacation
2007-07-30 12:47:39 · answer #9 · answered by i love tony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋