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bellasourivong · 01-28-2013, 08:57 PM

hello so for the past 2 weeks theres been little black specs on my dog's hair. i can pull it out and i sprayed some sort of flea spray on her. but it keeps coming back, what can i do to get rid of it?

Jacksmom052709 · 01-28-2013, 09:05 PM

Sounds like flea dirt and sounds like you may have an infestation of fleas. I would definitely be bathing her and would be vacuuming everywhere she goes, wash in the hottest water possible/allowable all blankets, bedding and any cloth that she has come in contact with. Is she on a flea preventative? If not, you may want to make a vet appointment and get her on something and for an overall check up as this may be something else. Good luck.

concretegurl · 01-29-2013, 12:40 AM

Same as above...only I'd go all WWIII...

Flea preventative right away.
Vacuum house if not professionally steam cleaned immediately: everything carpet and fabric as in dog bedding your bedding sofa, chairs etc.

Your yard needs to be treated as well I highly reccomend DE-diatinacious earth, must be organic food grade ONLY.

Cedar oil dropped on newly cleaned dog bedding and harness, will repell fleas.

Innitial removal of flea dirt is highly effective in using the original Dawn dishsoap.

01-28-2013, 08:57 PM	#1
bellasourivong YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: stockton,ca Posts: 7	Little black specs in hair? hello so for the past 2 weeks theres been little black specs on my dog's hair. i can pull it out and i sprayed some sort of flea spray on her. but it keeps coming back, what can i do to get rid of it?

01-28-2013, 09:05 PM	#2
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	Sounds like flea dirt and sounds like you may have an infestation of fleas. I would definitely be bathing her and would be vacuuming everywhere she goes, wash in the hottest water possible/allowable all blankets, bedding and any cloth that she has come in contact with. Is she on a flea preventative? If not, you may want to make a vet appointment and get her on something and for an overall check up as this may be something else. Good luck. __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

01-29-2013, 12:40 AM	#3
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Same as above...only I'd go all WWIII... Flea preventative right away. Vacuum house if not professionally steam cleaned immediately: everything carpet and fabric as in dog bedding your bedding sofa, chairs etc. Your yard needs to be treated as well I highly reccomend DE-diatinacious earth, must be organic food grade ONLY. Cedar oil dropped on newly cleaned dog bedding and harness, will repell fleas. Innitial removal of flea dirt is highly effective in using the original Dawn dishsoap. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!