Does my dog have fleas or does he want attention?

Question

My dog rolls over in the grass alot. I was told it was for attention but i'm not sure. Anybody know if it is for attention or does he have fleas?

Answer 1

my dog does it all the time, it isnt problem, they do it for attention or to get the smell of whatever s i the grass on them, eg fox poop or something. dont worry, if they had fleas then they would be itching themselves constanly, not just rolling on grass. we have taken our dog to the vet recently and they said he didnt have fleas aswell, so it really isnt that

Answer 2

Rolling in grass is not a sign of having fleas. He's probably just doing it for fun - and yeah, maybe attention. Dogs like attention, they're supposed to get quite a lot of it!

Check your dog for fleas, because most have them. Sort through his fur, or better yet, comb him with a flea comb - you're actually looking for flea dirts rather than the actual fleas, which are harder to find. Flea dirts look like like black specks, some are kind of comma shaped.

If you find signs of flea, do use veterinary treatments because the ones available in stores don't work.

Chalice

Answer 3

My dog rolls in the grass all the time because he likes the way it feels. It has nothing to do with fleas or attention.

If he is also biting and scratching, then you should check for fleas.

Answer 4

Mine does too and he has fleas. I got advantage but the yard needs to be treated too.

Answer 5

Both my Labs roll on their back and wriggle about in the grass, they do it to pick up smells, my yellow Lab especially likes horse muck, either on her back or rubs her head and neck along the grass.
It's not for attention it's just something they do.

Answer 6

It is neither for attention nor because of fleas. Dogs just *lurve* to roll around in stuff, whether it's grass, gravel, dust, hay or poo (ew!). Who knows why they roll, but whatever the reason they seem to enjoy themselves immensely. There's really no need for you to worry about your dog's health, unless he rolls in poo, that is. In fact, I'll wager you'd both enjoy his behaviour even more if you were to scratch his belly while he's rolling. That's also a wonderful bonding experience for the two of you.