My dog's have some kind of flea problem which makes them lose their coat and not gain weight please help?

their skin seems real hard and have tried flea bath but does not work

My dog's have some kind of flea problem which makes them lose their coat and not gain weight please help?
Your dog could possibly have some type of worms, dogs or cats that ingest fleas/flea eggs can get some types of worms due to the fact that fleas are a host for the worms. And when the fleas make a dog or cat itch,if it is an area they can reach, they will "bite" at it. I would honestly recommend a trip to the vet so he/she can examine the dog. If your dog has not been wormed AND has flea problems,a product I suggest would be "Advantage Multi-Plus". You get it at a vets/groomers office, I dont think you can buy it at pet supply stores or Wal Mart type stores. Either bring your dog in to be weighed or know its approx weight. Based on its weight, you will be given the appropriate dose, "Advantage Multi Plus" kills adult fleas,flea eggs, prevents heart worms,and kills the most common intestinal worms. You part the hair so you can see the skin on the dogs shoulder blades,and apply, If your dog is big, it is best to apply in more than one spot around the shoulder blades,if small I think one spot would be ok,but the package instructions talk about all this. After you administer this,and the fleas are gone,I would keep him on a flea prevention regimen. It is SO much easier to prevent fleas than treat them. Also,he should have a heartworm pill once a month to prevent that disease. We have two dogs of our own (Rottweiler and Beagle/Husky mix) and we foster rescue dogs and ALL of them are on a flea prevention and heartworm prevention regimen. Also, you might need to treat your home with a "fogger" type product for fleas. Flea eggs will fall off your pet into the carpets,furniture,etc and hatch there. They survive on microscopic debris (I know its gross,but its the truth) then when they get big enough,they get on your pet. If you use a flea killer in your home,read the directions becuase some of them you have to activate them,then leave the house for a period of time. Hope this has helped and GOOD LUCK. PS Before you put any product on your dog,give him a bath
Reply:why don't you put them on the program, it is an excellant flea control program, it doesn't kill the adult flea but it won't let them reproduce, so it takes about 2-3 months to have an effect but that effect is awesome
Reply:make him eat pedegree
Reply:If your dog is not gaining weight, this could be some sort of worm infestation.





Fleas can also make your dog lose their appetite. Repeat the flea baths as often as directed on label, and comb the dead ones out after bathing. Flea combs will also help rid of the eggs that are already there. Bathing alone will not rid the flea problem however.





You MUST flea bomb your home, as directed on the product you choose. If it hasn't already happened, the fleas could begin to bite you and your family members as well.
Reply:They most likely have a skin reaction/allergy to fleas. My cats are the same way. Put them on a topical preventive.....once a month. If the problem (sores, nasty spots, etc) is really bad the vet may give them a steroid injection to help with combatting the problem while you take care of the infestation.......you will also have to treat your house at least twice to kill fleas and then the newly hatched eggs 2 weeks later.
Reply:Its sounds like he is allergic to fleas (this is true, many animals are) take him to the vet he may also need worming
Reply:Sounds like they are allergic to something. Its really uncomfortable and can make them feel ill. If they really have fleas and the wash isnt working try a spot treatment for fleas from the vet. It could also be an allergy to something in their environment. The most common things to set off allergies are, grasses, bedding and blankets, carpet, insects and pests, food, fuzzy or sappy plants in the garden, grooming products and less likely the type of soil in your yard. Take your dog to the vet and have them tested for allergens. Its a bit expensive, but its worth it in the long run. Rather than spend months or possibly years trying to figure out whats causing it, go to the vet and find out. Then you can remove it and the dog will be happier and healthier, trust me, its not nice to be itchy and scratching and not able to do anything youself(ever had a body part in a cast and not able to scratch it).
Reply:You need to get them to the vet soon. There could be some other problem going on besides the fleas.





Second, I have black lab and a Yorkie, they are both on Advantage Flea. My lab had a pretty bad shedding and horrible dry skin issue last summer - I took her to the vet and there weren't any allergies found - it just turned out that she has very sensitive skin. The vet advised me to put her on a regimen of Brewer's Yeast and bathe her with an oatmeal based shampoo. I did both and maintained the regimens and she hasn't had a problem since. And since my dogs have been on Advantage, I have not seen a flea or tick on them - and we live on a farm.





Hope this helps - best of luck!
Reply:its mange, get to vets NOW