Help !! Omg whats wrong

[maggies-mommy]

So Maggie has had fleas for a while, and we can't afford frontline, she still hasn't been fixed yet. We got this flea spray and Ive been putting it on her. The other day she was playing with a tick but it never bit her or anything, just trying to play. She has thrown up twice in the past few days, like food she got into. But shes acting fine. For a while there has been brownish blots on her belly, they don't look like there on the skin ( like the skin isn't a diff. color ) Like dirt almost, or when blood drys on ur leg or arm, and its like, idk, HAHA, anyways I went and got a baby wipe and started trying to get it off, it didn't work, but I notced on her vagina, theres a red spot, and a little upper theres some more. The brown stuff didn't come off, and she started growing and kicking at me. Is she okay ? We can't afford the vet right now, but shes eating fine, and acting fine.

OH YEAH, and theres a little redish pinish bump on her belly to, and the brown stuff is on both sides of her vagina. the tip of it is a light brown, please help. She also chews down there, and iches

[maggies-mommy]

Pleaseeee help

[cathys]

I would see a vet, I don't think it's a good a idea to take chances with these little ones. For the fleas you could try some dawn dishwashing soap, some people have had some luck with that. Has she been spayed? I would take her to see a Dr.

[lovemy3babies]

After you give her a flea/tick bath, is there any way you could keep her in the house away from fleas and ticks until you can afford to get some Frontline.

Also, could you possibly borrow enough money for a vet visit to find out what else is wrong with her? Seems like she really needs to see a vet.

[lil fu fu girl]

I agree with cathys, these little ones can get very sick quickly, seeing the vet is a necessity. Call and ask if they will take installments. As for the fleas, I would try using Mink Sheen shampoo, it helps keeping fleas and ticks off.

[Ladymom]

Those brown spots you are seeing are "flea dirt" - digested blood that the fleas poop.

Ignoring fleas will only make them more expensive to get rid of. You probably have an infestation in your home already.

Did you know dogs get tapeworms from fleas? Can even get anemic from blood loss?

Many vets will sell you one vial of flea preventative for about $12.

What are you doing about heartworm prevention? That is something that can't be ignored, either.

[megansmomma]

I agree with Ladymom~you need to take her to the vet. Fleas are very hard to get rid of and if left untreated they treatment and cure will continue to become more costly.

I'm sorry to say but you cannot expect any other answers to your questions other than to take her to the vet. In addition your entire house will need to be disinfected and properly cleaned to rid your home of unhatched fleas. Otherwise they will never be gone. She must be very uncomfortable and the risks of tape worms and anemia will continue to increase as the flea problem multiplies.

As for your lack of funds for a spay there is a sticky about low cost spay programs. I would suggest you take a look at that as well.

[smartpuppiepets]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Those brown spots you are seeing are "flea dirt" - digested blood that the fleas poop.

Ignoring fleas will only make them more expensive to get rid of. You probably have an infestation in your home already.

Did you know dogs get tapeworms from fleas? Can even get anemic from blood loss?

Many vets will sell you one vial of flea preventative for about $12.

What are you doing about heartworm prevention? That is something that can't be ignored, either.

Excellent tips.
Also ,if she may be laying around right after she "pees" , she may have a little bit of yeast infection going on at her vulva and tummy area, it causes the brown spots too.
I have read in many places that "Dawn" soap will help with the fleas, but i have actually not tried my self.
You can find frontline on e-bay often, people buy , and do not use and seel cheaper. Even if you get one vial for a larger dog and use just a couple drops will help you .
Besides you need to address the home infestation ASAP , before it gets out of hand badly.
Iodine or peroxide to her tummy, in a cotton ball will help a lot with the brown spots .
xoxo

[hugz4all4]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Those brown spots you are seeing are "flea dirt" - digested blood that the fleas poop.

Ignoring fleas will only make them more expensive to get rid of. You probably have an infestation in your home already.

Did you know dogs get tapeworms from fleas? Can even get anemic from blood loss?

Many vets will sell you one vial of flea preventative for about $12.

What are you doing about heartworm prevention? That is something that can't be ignored, either.

I agree with this post 100 percent. Preventing fleas is part of being a responsible pet owner. Your poor baby is being eaten alive by this pesty parisite and it can make your dog very ill. Has she been treated for possible worms or anything? You kept stating that she hasnt seen a vet. Does that mean she hasnt seen one at all or just since youve had her? Is she up to date on her shots? That is all stuff you should of take inconsideration when you aquired her. Im not trying to be harsh, just stating facts. Also, if your dog has fleas then your house has fleas.. and once they get into your carpets, furniture etc.. they are VERY hard to get rid of. You may have to resort to flea bombing your house, all which is way more expensive than a monthy flea prevenative that you can buy one tube at a time from your vets. I would highly advise you take your dog to the vets.

[Mardelin]

Treating your home, includes your yard. Because of the life cycle of the flea it will have to be done at monthly intervals.

Dawn liquid bath is a quick and easy way to get rid of them. However, a vet visit is absolutely necessary. Having her stool checked for tapeworms, blood count for anemia.......I understand that finances can hinder you.

Ah! one more thing; put moth ball crystals in your vacume cleaner bag.....this will kill any fleas or larvae that you vacume up....and throw the bag out when you're done.

[lillymae]

FYI, small dogs can succumb to flea bite anemia quickly. A tip for ridding your home of fleas-get several large boxes of baking soda and cover your carpet with it and under all furniture that sits on your carpet ( beds, dressers, sofas etc...) leave it in the carpet for at least 1 week without vacuuming then the day before you vac each time put more down. Fleas have a very thin shell and the powder will scratch the shell , the fleas will then dehydrate & die. Also the baking soda will get on the dog & keep the fleas off. Totally safe & Non-Toxic for your pets. You can use a broom to sweep it into the carpet so it doesn't look so bad till you can vac . Also do not vac it up where you put it under furniture, no one can see it there anyway and it will keep the fleas from hiding out there. Also I would not trust any flea med that doesn't come from your vet as it can and Often does Poison your pet.

[hugz4all4]

Mardelin and lillymae... excellent tips.. thanks so much.. those are both things I didnt know about flea control!!

[lil fu fu girl]

Originally Posted by lillymae

FYI, small dogs can succumb to flea bite anemia quickly. A tip for ridding your home of fleas-get several large boxes of baking soda and cover your carpet with it and under all furniture that sits on your carpet ( beds, dressers, sofas etc...) leave it in the carpet for at least 1 week without vacuuming then the day before you vac each time put more down. Fleas have a very thin shell and the powder will scratch the shell , the fleas will then dehydrate & die. Also the baking soda will get on the dog & keep the fleas off. Totally safe & Non-Toxic for your pets. You can use a broom to sweep it into the carpet so it doesn't look so bad till you can vac . Also do not vac it up where you put it under furniture, no one can see it there anyway and it will keep the fleas from hiding out there. Also I would not trust any flea med that doesn't come from your vet as it can and Often does Poison your pet.

Baking soda and Baking powder are Extremely toxic to pets. Any spills should be picked up immediatley. Dogs will develop muscle spasms, severe electrolyte imbalances due to the two main chemicals; sodium aluminum sulfate and calcium acid phosphate: also these two may cause Congestive heart failure in you pup. I would definitely not leave these two around on the floor at all. They are extremely dangerous for our pups.

[princessizzy]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Those brown spots you are seeing are "flea dirt" - digested blood that the fleas poop.

Ignoring fleas will only make them more expensive to get rid of. You probably have an infestation in your home already.

Did you know dogs get tapeworms from fleas? Can even get anemic from blood loss?

Many vets will sell you one vial of flea preventative for about $12.

What are you doing about heartworm prevention? That is something that can't be ignored, either.

I completely agree!!! You can get 1 treatment of advantage Multi...for about 17.00, this will last 1 month This will take care of flea, worms, heatworms and a few other thing.....This is not something you can let go. I know times are tough on alot of people right now...living in Michingan I know..but owning a yorkie is not cheap..lol..as i'm sure your finding out You have to make sure that you get something to take care of the problem... But please don't get the stuff that is over the counter at walmart etc... That stuff is bad!!

Right now you need to do whatever it is to make this puppy well again...But I really think she does need to go to the vet for sure!

[YorkichonBella]

It seems you already know Maggie is dealing with fleas which need to be addressed as soon as possible. How old is Maggie? She miight also be experiencing first signs of her heat cycle??