Still scratching despite flea treatment

Hi kikaah,

Those little black specks in the fur are flea dirt.

The tablets work really well, but if you haven't deep-cleaned your home (fleas breed in fabrics—the dog’s bed, blankets, etc.)... Whether it's putting the beds through the wash or using diatomaceous earth on mattresses and non-washable fabrics, fleas can still be hanging around your house. All it takes is for a few to survive or find a meal somewhere other than on Gally, and they'll start breeding in the fabrics again, and you're back to square one!

These critters are really hardy.

It’s also possible that Gally actually has a slight intolerance, sometimes to flea bites, and sometimes to their droppings. Since Shibas have such a dense coat, if the flea dirt is still there, it could still be irritating them.

But honestly, in my experience, flea dirt = fleas.

These little pests have a real knack for survival. Mine had them recently. Spot-on treatments for everyone + diatomaceous earth everywhere = it's drastically reduced their numbers, but there are still some around, so they’re just going to keep breeding...

Nasty little things

Oh yes, I used to give salmon oil :)

Thanks @pvj, @sky – my boyfriend was the one who bought it. The vet just gave him the tablet without the packaging, so he can’t remember the name now :/ I’ll have a look for it.

@damsdams, I’m sure they’re dead. I found a completely dried-up tick in his fur ^^ but I’ve spotted some black specks; maybe flea dirt or flea eggs?

The fleas our dogs pick up in the countryside are game fleas and they're pretty tough even in the dead of winter. In my opinion, they're becoming more and more resistant, so they might just still be there...