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  • Dec 22, 2008, 09:47 PM
    puppy trouble
    Itchy pup
    I have a 8 week old puppy, and it scratches all the time. In its fur there are tiny brown seed egg looking things close to the skin. I want to know what it is. Someone Please Help
  • Dec 22, 2008, 09:53 PM
    Wondergirl

    Your puppy has fleas. You must get rid of them, or they will hurt your puppy.

    Call your vet and ask about a medicine called Frontline and if your puppy is old enough. It's easy to apply (just behind his head between his shoulder blades) and works fast.

    You will also have to thoroughly wash the floors and vacuum well (and throw out the bag in a sealed plastic bag--these fleas don't die easily!) and wash all his blankets in hot water and soap to get rids of any fleas and their eggs.

    Others here will give more help. (I'm a cat person who used Frontline on her cats with great success.)

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