[Olie]

I think the flea is obvious and they spread relatively quick. They jump and your dog would let you know it. If he's itching check the spot to see. If you spend that my time bathing you would have seen it. You may need to cut down on the bathing to once a week or every 10 days. And go to walmart and buy a brush so you can brush him daily or every couple of days. Also because money is tight walmart does sell the cheaper flea treatment (Hartz I think)and powders pretty cheap under $5.00 - $10.00. That IF you even need it. BUT if you have your dog around others and outside and your in a warmer climate it might be best to use something (powder, walmart brand) If your not in a warmer climate the fleas I would think would not be an issue unless there was a major infestation.

 

[Olie]

Also I heard DAWN dish liquid baths will get the fleas off the dog, NOT the carpets.

 

[Olie]

Not aware there was an issue with hartz, I never used it was making a recommedation for the cost issues. I would think if it had serious liabilty to dogs or cats it would be recalled. Either way I do know people that have used it and never heard anything bad.

It sounds like your dog has been through a lot in his short life. The SA is a huge problem that seems to be some of the contributer to the extra baths and stomach problems........maybe work on that first, then the rest....he has been tested for so much, IDK I hope you figure it out soon.

 

[Olie]

Wow thats too bad, good info in the link. I am sticking with what we do and fortunate enough we can afford too. I agree you never know with your dogs what will and will not affect them poorly. Unfortunately with this situation the dog suffers from several issues and it's a matter of working on one at time if possible.