Well, today as I was going to the laundry room to wash some stuff, I noticed that there was a dog following me. It looked like it was in bad condition. So I took it home and gave it some water and played with it awhile. I'm pretty sure that it has fleas and it's starting to bite at its tail. When I took a look, I saw that there were some hair missing and it looked like bug bites. Does anyone know where I can get help for it without going to the vet? I'm very short on cash and was wondering if a groomer would be alright for it too.
Dog problem.?
A groomer can probably give it a flea dip but if you can't afford to take it to the vet... Check with your local animal shelter, humane society and/or SPCA. See if they can help you get him/her checked out by a qualified vet.
Dog problem.?
Flea shampoo would help and some kind of flea medicine.
Dog problem.?
Your dog warden, RSPCA or national equivalent depending what country you're should be able to help.
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"How to get rid of dog fleas?"
Many products are available in the market that claimed to be the "best flea treatment for your dog". Let閳ユ獨 take a look at what are the readily available flea control products for dogs.
Simply walk into any pet store or supermarket and take a look at the dog flea products. You would find flea collars, flea powder, flea spray, flea shampoos, and the latest addition of topical spot-on solution.
But wait, take a closer look on the bottle of these products and you will find statements like these:
"Avoid contact with skin."
"Harmful or fatal if swallowed."
"This product is toxic to fish, birds and other wildlife."
"Harmful if absorbed through skin."
"Harmful if inhaled."
"Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing."
"Keep out of reach from children"
These are common precautionary statements on many readily available dog flea and tick treatment products.
Going by these statements, it sure seems that these products are harmful to us. So does it make you wonder what these products will be doing to your dog when you apply it to them?
There are countless stories of dogs or cats that have suffered some ill effects from the use of these products which further add to the controversy as to whether it is indeed safe to use them on pets. That閳ユ獨 also precisely the reason why more dog owners are looking towards natural flea control for their dog.
If you are a concern dog owner who detests chemical warfare, then a natural "home remedies for dog fleas" may be exactly what you are looking for. If so, make sure you check out Part 2 of this article "Dog flea treatment home remedy" whereby step-by-step procedures will be given on how killing fleas on dogs can be done using non-toxic and readily available natural products.
There are plenty of commercially available anti-flea products including shampoos, sprays, powder and topical spot-on solution. Though easy and convenient to use, these are all made up of synthetic chemicals that may not appeal to many especially for people who are very conscious and wary of the possible side effects related to the use of these chemicals. Many dog owners are also confused as to which is the best treatment to use on their dogs.
If chemical warfare is not for you, then what follows may definitely interest you.-
"Home remedies for killing fleas on dogs"
Here are some natural flea control for dog that has been reported by dog owners to be effective in killing dog fleas. These do not involve the use of any synthetic insecticides and can easily be done using natural non-toxic products.
1. Use a flea comb for grooming
The simplest way in ridding dog fleas is by using a flea comb. Flea combs are specially made fine-toothed comb that could trap fleas and flea eggs on your dog閳ユ獨 fur. They are readily available in any pet shops. Firstly, get a dish of soap water ready before you start your daily grooming session on your dog. Fleas tend to congregate in places like the belly and lower back in dogs so pay special attention to these areas. Fleas and the flea eggs will be trapped in the narrow gap between the teeth of the comb. Immerse the comb in the dish of soap water. The fleas will be killed within a short while. Repeat the whole procedure over again. Though you would not be able to kill all fleas using this method, you sure would be able to reduce the fleas population significantly.
2. Next, would be a nice home bath for your dog.
Which is the best dog flea shampoo to use? Believe it or not, dawn dishwashing liquid works wonders for a flea infested dog. The oils in it will suffocate the fleas, keeps the eggs from sticking to the hair follicles, and also keeps your dog閳ユ獨 skin/fur from drying out. When using it, just make sure to soap up the dog閳ユ獨 neck first and this has to be done quickly, otherwise the fleas will swarm to the dog閳ユ獨 face and crawl in theirs ears, and nose to hide. You will notice many fleas crawling around their eyes when you bathe them if your dog is heavily infested with fleas. The trick is to completely soap them up, and then keep them saturated for at least 5 minutes. Rinse well, and most of them will be gone, or go away soon. You may have to follow up in a week or so to get rid of any remaining stragglers.
3. Then follow by a home-made flea spray.
Dog flea shampoo or the dawn dishwashing liquid used in bathing your dog has little or no residual effect and hence it offers little protection from dog fleas after the bath. As such, it is helpful to apply a flea spray on your dog after its bath to kill off or repel fleas. You can easily make a homemade flea control spray by simply mixing the following:
* 600ml warm water
* 2 drops of pure lavender essential oil
* 2 drops of pure cedar wood essential oil
Shake well to mix the oils and then pour into a spray bottle. Spray the mixture of essential oils throughout your dog閳ユ獨 fur. Be careful when treating areas around the head and making sure that you avoid sensitive areas like the eyes. One drawback with the use of essential oil is that it evaporates quickly and hence you would need to reapply frequently to maintain its effectiveness.
Aggressive treatment of your dog by using the above mentioned home remedies for killing fleas on dogs is not sufficient to prevent re-infestation. Have you ever wondered why some dogs have severe flea problems, while others are hardly bothered by the little pests? Many dog owners are not aware that fleas can be viewed as an indicator of your dog閳ユ獨 general health. Parasites in general and fleas in particular, are most attracted to the weak, unhealthy, or very young animal whose immune system is not functioning well. Hence, the long-term solution to a flea problem is not simply just treating your dog externally but rather you should focus more on reducing your pets susceptibility to fleas by improving its health. Check out more details on how you can do so by visiting the section on 閳ユ窋lea Treatment For Pets閳?br>Dog problem.?
try some advantage and a bath - maybe shampoo him twice.
Dog problem.?
He may need medical care.. a groomer will not be any cheaper than a vet either.
If you are short on cash, then do the dog a favor and take him to the shelter, he has a chance of getting adopted by someone who can care for him.
Dog problem.?
You feed it and get some flea and tick control.It comes in a really small tube and directions are on back.
Dog problem.?
The first thing you do not want to do is feed it and wash it because it will think that you are its owner and come back to you every day. Secondly do not put it in your house, it may have germs and little ones can catch the germs very easily. You have to go to the vet if you want to get proper treatment.
Good luck!
Dog problem.?
If you can not take care of the dog I would suggest going to your local animal shelter or SPCA they can take the dog off your hands free of charge and make sure he gets the help he needs. At least there some good Samaritans out there still.
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If you can't afford it then take it to your local humane society and tell them you found this stray if you find a place that is no kill then they will treat it and adopt it out. Otherwise does it appear to be any particular breed? If you can recognize it then call that breeds animal rescue and talk to them. You can also call a vet and find out if there is a program that will donate money. But if you bring the dog to the vet and have no treatments done then you only have to pay around $30.00 for a vet fee. Then atleast you may know the condition the dog has. Also fleas and worms are things that can offect you!!
Dog problem.?
don't bring it to a groomer because the dont want to touch any animal that could be harmful to them
this might help...you can order medicine for dogs here and they deliver it to you...heres the website:
http://www.1800petmeds.com/pselect.asp?L...
Dog problem.?
yeah groomer have special fle shampoo and would be able to fix up your pup call to get a quote on a flea bath
Dog problem.?
just go to any pet store and pick up some flee control like frontline. it is a easy and effective way of killing the fleas and the it works for 1 month at a time it is relatively cheap. there are many types of treatments like it that you don't need a vet. to get. and they work well. but if the skin and hair lose is heavy it could be something other then fleas. (mange) and that you will want to have a vet take care of the dog should go to the vet though as soon as you can afford to get it a check up. alot of vets with work with you to make small payments.
Dog problem.?
If you plan on keeping the dog you will have to take it to the vet sooner or later. But I think taking it to a vet would be less than a groomer.
You can buy cheap flea sprays and such at any pet store. I would recommend getting the flea shampoo. It worked well for my pets. Also try getting a flea collar for pets.
Dog problem.?
What you did was great, as a dog lover I thank you and I also know what you mean it can get expensive. Yes the groomer should help, they can bathe the animal and tell you what products are good. You should also get him medical attention just in case. Call the Humane Society in your area, they have medical services for a lot less money. Also if you have a PET-CO close to you call them and ask for information they have a group from "I Love My Pet" that come to the store once a month to administer shots for a low cost to all pets they can help but please don't put him out if he followed you it was because he felt he could trust you and felt safe.
In the meantime bathe him/her put gloves on so you can scrub a little and maybe that will help him.
MP
Dog problem.?
I suggest you call the animal shelter. Most of the times their prices are half of what a regular vet charges. You might end up spending more by buying products.
Dog problem.?
I you are wanting to keep the little guy, give him a bath, look it over good for sores and you can go to wal-mart or a treatment that works just fine for mange. They also carry dog and puppy wormer. Go to the cat section and buy a flea comb and you can make it a daily thing to comb it to be sure and keep it free of those pests and dogs love the attention and combing to the point of going to sleep. It sounds like the puppy should be fine if you do that, be sure to find a bag of feed and some raw hides for it to chew on. I hope you enjoy each other
Dog problem.?
Worry about a rabies vaccine first - then fleas. Getting Frontline Plus from the vet will be cheaper than a flea bath - and will last longer.
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