Finding flea dirt but no fleas?! - Dog Forum
Jan 5, 2020 · It's normal to see the dirt and not the fleas. Especially with a long haired dog the infestation has to be pretty bad till you actually see a flea. Treat your dog and especially the surroundings (that's where the eggs and larvae are). Advantix should do the trick.
Pls tell me if these are flea dirt (with pics) - Dog Forum
Oct 29, 2013 · Perhaps any flea dirt remaining after a bath produced some sort of staining...hhmm Have you found any actual fleas on him? Some dogs are actually allergic to fleas (their saliva, I believe) so maybe it could even be something like that. Allergies can suddenly develop at any age, just like in humans.
Bumps like dried dirt or scabs all over skin | Dog Forum
Sep 14, 2011 · Reply Like. Cali. 7770 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Sep 14, 2011. Yes, flea dirt is very itchy! It sounds like the bumps could also be flea bites which, of course, are also itchy. The B.A.R.K. Dogs' Blog. "I don't have any idea if my dogs respect me or not, but they're greedy and I have their stuff." -- Patty Ruzzo.
Are certain breeds of dogs more likely to have fleas?
Jun 28, 2014 · lopek22 Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2014. #1 · Jun 28, 2014. I have two dogs that are yard dogs. One has very long fur, the other has short fur. They are both mixed breeds. Amazingly, the dog with long fur does not have fleas or ticks. The dog with short fur has fleas all over, no ticks. Even after treating with fleas soap and flea ...
Found two fleas on my dog while he has frontline plus on him
Aug 14, 2011 · C. cutedoggy. 1 post · Joined 2011. #9 · Aug 17, 2011. The life of a flea on a cat or dog is very short, 7-14 days, but the eggs can survive in carpets for over a year and only hatch out when they sense a host is near. Normally 95% of …
Flea bites.... but no fleas? - Dog Forum
Aug 14, 2014 · LabSmitten. 525 posts · Joined 2013. #2 · Aug 16, 2014. Checking the dog manually can be a bit tricky-- fleas are very fast and scuttle off quickly when the fur is parted. Try using a flea comb. You can find them at any Walmart …
Wondering if I'm being crazy or not here | Dog Forum
Jan 23, 2018 · Hey guys I have 2 cats both indoor guys and 2 dogs a pug and a pug mix. I was lax with my frontline treatment for a fee months last summer being as how I was experiencing panic attacks daily and barely remembered to eat food most days. A fee months ago in November I noticed flea dirt on my oldest pug and quickly combed him and found a few more.
Brown rash - Dog Forum
Oct 12, 2016 · 369 posts · Joined 2015. #4 · Oct 15, 2016. looks like a typical rash with some salivary staining (from being licked a lot). Could be from anything that makes a dog itch. Looks like the last shot has a big pimple in it (very focal infection) which could be a cause or result of excessive licking, but may need to be treated if more and more ...
Can Frontline cause vomiting? - Dog Forum
Dec 28, 2012 · MHBR. Reply Like. R. RawFedDogs. 191 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Dec 28, 2012. Frontline is an insecticide so yes it can cause vomiting. If your dog is no longer vomiting, has a normal energy level and seems to feel ok, I wouldn't worry about it but remember it next month when you apply Frontline again. If it happens again, I'd find something else.
Possible allergies? Sore red bites on dog's neck | Dog Forum
Mar 5, 2011 · Looks like it might be flea bites and flea dirt. If a dog is allergic to fleas one bite can cause these things. I always used frontline when I needed flea protection for my dogs and cats because it is water proof and it was the most effective. If you can find some aloe vera it will soothe and dry the area.