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little bug....help! earlier today i had roman flipped over on him tummy and i saw a little tiny really skinny black bug crawl from where this leg meets the tummy to back by his butt... i try to get it but i lost it when it got to the black hair. then i noticed that very small black bead-like things thats werent bugs because they werent moving. so im immediately gave him a bath with some dawn in it (i heard that kills fleas, i dont think these are fleas but i didnt think it would hurt to try) after the bath i didnt see the bug or the black things. i told my friend about it and she said her ex had a puppy who had similar things but they were only around his butt. so i checked again just now and i saw the bug again. i tried to pick it out but i couldnt then it went up by his tail and i lost it again because of the dark hair. help! i need to know what these are! ive never had problems with fleas or bugs of any kind and im worried...can anyone tell me what these could be??? |
I sounds Like Fleas |
are fleas pretty easy to see?? i thought they were almsot too small to see, but i guess ive never seen any live ones to really know. also i thought fleas were more rounded i looked at some close up pics on yahoo and fleas didnt look long and skinny like the bug on roman.... if they are fleas should i buy some of that flea med i put between their shoulders or whatever?? ive never used anything like that before because i hear it can be bad... |
fleas are pretty easy to see - unless they are against black fur. They are fast little buggers, but they usually "jump". I'm not sure if what you are describing is a fea or not, but flea droppings are usually kind of rusty/reddish, so if you bathed him and those disappeared, you might need to use something for fleas. There are lots of shampoos that have essential oils in them that act as flea repellents, but they won't kill the fleas. I personally use a combination heartworm/flea prevention called Sentinel that is given once a month in a small pill. |
Sounds like fleas and flea dirt. They are very quick. |
the bug wasnt jumping but it was definatly fast. maybe this is a dumb question but ive never had a dog before so please forgive me, but what is flea dirt? im probably going to the store tomorrow to get him something for this. what can i buy from either petsmart or pet supplies plus?? are fleas seasonal things?? i kinda always thought they were and i think it seems weird that he would get them now when its cold outside. cant humans get flea bites too? |
also when a dog has fleas dont they have a bunch of bugs on them? ive only seen 1 each time and i dont know if i should but im assuming its the same one because its in the same area. |
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thanks for the pics...the bug looked like those so i guess they r fleas...:sad: i feel like a bad mommy. any suggestions on what i can give/use on him?? |
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no i didnt want to get him started on those long term because i heard where they can build up in their systems and eventually kill them. im sure that only happens very rarely, but i still didnt want to chance it. would those be good to just kill the fleas quickly then stop giving it? because with it being cold here i dont see how he could get anymore it after these ones are dead. |
well ypu may get them in your house too. I don't use these unless we get them but if i spot one we start the frontline plus. |
I use advantage on my dogs and only use it when I see fleas...once it is administered the fleas are usually gone within days..it lasts for 30 days..I dont reapply it until I see a flea again...I went all last year with no fleas..had to treat them once this month..this is a bad time of year for fleas. Fleas also produce VERY quickly..if you see one there are TONS more..in your carpets and bedding...after you put the advantage on your dogs, wash everything, vaccum and make sure you empty the vaccum bag OUTSIDE..oh and bath before you put on the flea oil...probably wont have fleas for long if you do all that!! Dawn |
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