i have a labrado and i gave her a shower using flea shampoo last night and i notice that this moreing she had these little white spots all over the top of her head and im thinking flea eggs and im wondering what i should do , should i give her another flea shower or what can anyone help ?
2007-12-27 22:01:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Flea eggs do not appear while in colour, well not unless under a microscope.
I would say that it could be skin flakes? Dandruff? I would say that she is perfectly fine.
I would not advise bathing her again, unless you don't use any products because bathing her to often will take out all the natural oils out of her fur and skin, which is bad.
I hope this helps. I'm sure she is fine.
2007-12-27 22:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flea shampoo can be very drying to the coat and skin, and usually not a very effective form of flea control. Use a top spot like Frontline or Advantix and a nice oatmeal shampoo & conditioner such as the Aloveen range from Dermcare.
For more info, pop into your local vet. The nurses there will be more than happy to chat with you about what is best for your lab and they will probably send you home with a shampoo sample to try.
2007-12-28 06:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jade 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unlikely to be flea eggs, since these are microscopic. Could be dandruff, could possibly be tapeworm segments? More likely to be dandruff.
No, don't bath/shower the dog. This is not the way to deal with fleas. Please get a proper flea treatment from a vets - but you'll have to wait 48 hours before applying it now that you've showered the dog, or it won't work. Get Frontline, Advantage, Revolution or Advocate. Only bath a dog if it's dirty, not to get rid of fleas - and never use any flea treatment from a pet store, they don't work!
Chalice
2007-12-28 17:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My lab gets similar stuff, especially at the end of winter when she is shedding her thick winter coat. The vet says it's a bit like dandruff. Just brush her really regularly to get rid of any old hair in her coat.
If your girl has a true lab double coat (coarse hair on top, with downy, waterproof fluff underneath) she doesn't need to be washed often. Again, just brush her regularly and let her swim when you can (they love it so much!)
Maybe try a spot-on flea repellent rather than washing her with a flea rinse, it is more effective and way more convenient.
Labs are such gorgeous dogs, good luck with her - you have a friend for life.
2007-12-28 06:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by jess b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could possibly be dandruff (dry skin flakes) my black lab gets that after I've given her a bath. No worries, you might want to try a conditioning shampoo next time. :D
p.s flea eggs are black
2007-12-28 06:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by ~Manda~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likly dandruff almost all dogs with short hair get it the flea shampoos tend to make it worse cause the chemicals dry the skin out, just use some conditioner
2007-12-28 06:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by BikerBrat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not flea eggs. Flea eggs look like dirt. they are black flaky stuff.. not white.. It's possibly dandruff... to get rid of taht, you could use an oatmeal dog shampoo. it helps.
2007-12-28 07:11:06 · answer #7 · answered by Amber 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋