Is it true that they do not get fleas since they have hair and not fur or is that just a myth?
2007-10-02 10:58:23 · 9 answers · asked by Gwen 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's a complete myth. Fleas are not interested in hair/fur, they like BLOOD. Even bald animals get fleas!!
I'm going to offer some more info that you'll need on fleas - they can only be killed with they stuff they sell at vets. So, if you have a dachshund that you need to treat, make sure it's with something like Frontline, from a vets. Fleas scoff at the rubbish they sell in stores.
Chalice
2007-10-02 12:01:39 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myth all dogs and even people can get fleas is they are on a pore diet rich in grains and beet pulp. Ever hear of the bubonic plague? Caused by fleas on people. (As a side note, dachshunds have fur like a normal dog)
2007-10-02 11:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by lizard S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely untrue. I have a dachshund and he has had fleas. Only for a very short while, thank goodness, but fleas do not have a fur/hair preferance. Besides, dachshunds have fur just like every dog.
2007-10-02 11:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by boxiedoxie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a huge myth, dachshunds just like any other breed can get fleas!!
2007-10-02 11:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by meh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a myth. Even humans can get fleas on their bodies.
2007-10-02 11:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by cerise122 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I own 2 mini dachshunds and they DO have fur!It is NOT HAIR.
They can get fleas and are prone to allergies as well.(fleas,shampoos,medications)
2007-10-02 11:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 23:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHAH!!! thats a good one!!
No its not. My dobermans have the same coat like theirs, and they get fleas if i dont put frontline on them. I wish it was true though....
2007-10-02 11:11:42 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Cristina♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Big fat myth!
2007-10-02 11:02:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋