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How do I get fleas off a dog that has no hair?
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I have a dog that has lost all of her hair and fleas are all over her body. She is also losing a lot of weight. She suppose to weigh 50-60 pounds. She is only 43 pounds.
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The fleas are the reason your dog has no hair! Now the fleas are attached to hair follicles, and making your dog anemic, and very sick. Get a flea bath solution at pet store, and bath the dog in it following directions. Get a can of flea powder, and after the dog is bathed and dried, rub the flea powder all over her! Make sure she gets iron-enriched dog food until she starts feeling better and her fur begins to grown back. No dog should ever have to suffer like that! If you can't get to a vet, please flollow these simpl...
Answer Date: 01:15pm 06/17/08

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Take your dog to a vet. The flea infestation is matter that can be rectified by a veterinarian as is the weight problem. (Giving the dog flea medicine without a vet's consent could harm the dog since the dog is underweight).

"An underweight dog, or one that refuses to eat, can have internal
parasites or any other serious health problems. A visit to the veterinarian is always the best way to deal with this problem."
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Answer Date: 10:59am 06/17/08
 
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just get it flea medicine easy as that
Answer Date: 09:12am 06/19/08
 
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