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Gina
Lv 4
Gina asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

My dog and fleas help?

My small scotty has fleas so bad but the thing is we have tried front line plus and it is just not working why? is there some kind of home remedy I can use for the poor dog..Oh I feel so sorry for him dang fleas help anyone

Update:

I also have NO CARPET just so you know I just don't get it however I do live in the woods its driving me crazy at least I feel for him have had him use capstar ok I will try another one Poor pup

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  • CoCo
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    How long ago did you put the Frontline on him?

    If it's been more than 3 weeks, you can give him a bath in some flea/tick shampoo until you can get him to the vet. The vet can them give you a prescription pill for fleas that works a bit better than the Frontline. Your vet may also have not given you a big enough dose of Frontline. Either way take him to the vet, and he/she will help you find alternatives.

  • 1 decade ago

    The dog will continue to get fleas if your house and yard still are infested which more than likely they are if it's as bad as you say it is. So vacuum a lot and buy flea powder put it on carpet, let sit, then vacuum. Bath the dog with medicated shampoos as much as bottle reccomends. If the dogs itching a lot you can ease that buy giving human bendryl 'til the problem is taken care of. Some people put real raw garlic in dogs food daily! Good luck, hope I helped!

    Source(s): Owner of beautiful dog who is allergic to fleas!
  • 1 decade ago

    get a capstar from your vet (pretty cheap) and try another flea product

    sometimes a dog doesnt respond to a certain brand

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