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I have a stafordshire terrier that has been losing weight significantly,he has a flea problem and we have done everything we can think of, with little results.he has loss of hair and redness of his skin on his tail and chest area, but significant hair loss all over.he eats and drinks normaly.he also has a normal cold wet nose.he is seven years old. Two months ago we lost our german shepard mix to similar symptoms be we contributed it to old age he was eleven. one of our other dogs a husky mix has small white round worms in his stool that we are treating as well. are these symtoms related?

Submitted: 23 days and 12 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED

Accepted Answer

Dear friend,

 

I am sorry your babies have all this trouble. Yes the little white things are tapeworm segments and related to the fleas.

I am also sorry your babies are troubled with fleas. You dont need any harsh products.

All you have to do is put down some Diatomaceous earth in your yard and a few pots in the house and you and your baby will never see another flea, fly, worm, etc.

Get it at a garden shop or online:

http://wolfcreekranch1.tripod.com/defaq.html

http://www.internet-grocer.net/diatome.htm

I am in Florida where fleas/bugs/worms are active 24/7/365 and it works like a charm for me.

I hope your babies get relief very fast.

Best wishes,

Terri

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Expert: Terri Riba
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Answered: 10/29/2009

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Expert in canine health and behavior. 20 years of experience with dogs

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