I found a bug on my dog today. Its not fleas or ticks (I know what those look like). This one crawls very very fast and hides in his fur. Its bigger than a flea. What is it and how do I get rid of it? I already use a flea prevention and bathe him regularly.
2007-12-08 16:10:59 · 6 answers · asked by Elaine 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It has a long body, black, size of half a grain of rice. It doesnt jump, just crawls really fast.
2007-12-08 16:24:06 · update #1
mites, lice, or fleas, call your vet, or take to a groomer for a really good bathe, if comes right back, needs vet check
2007-12-08 16:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
How much bigger than a flea?
Color?
Body shape?
There are a couple different types of flea so it actually may be fleas. Flea preventatives do not always work and flea baths only work for a short period. It's easier to identify if we can see it.
2007-12-08 16:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by Scelestus Unus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet. There are many types of fleas and ticks.
2007-12-08 16:31:48 · answer #3 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take to the vet and give the best bath in the life of history,, Mabye try and figure out what it is first,,well thats what i would do.Also my dog had bugs too...i also checked it my slef.My mom said lice can always get on dogs.
2007-12-08 16:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by banditgirl825 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to get a flea dip or to the vet to see what it is but i am pretty sure it is fleas maybe just really fat ones
2007-12-08 16:20:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
might be a sea tick?
2007-12-08 16:21:43 · answer #6 · answered by sunluvr_1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋