My dog has fleas! How do I get rid of them when nothing works?

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My dog has fleas & i dont know how to get rid of them. I've gotten flea collars & i use flea shampoo every month & they still keep coming. She scratches so much everyday that it hurts me to see her like that. I can't take her to the vet because im only 15 & my parents aren't cooperative, if i could i would. I need help asap. She's been having fleas for almost a year now & that hurts me more to see her like that. I want to be a better mother to her but i don't know how to. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 16 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for trying to take such good care of Princess. Fleas can be hard to get rid of. 1) Make sure you're using a good product. I recommend Frontline or Advantix. There are cheaper options at most pet stores, but they don't always work. Make sure you use them at least 3 days AFTER or BEFORE a bath. Stop the shampoos since they won't help more than the topical treatment. 2) Vacuum your house as frequently as possible - carpets, couches, anything with fabric. Aim for 2-3 times per week. Empty out the canister or bag in a trash can outside after every vacuum. 3) Check with a local pet store for a product to kill fleas on the furniture. 4) It's ok to put a small amount neosporin on any wounds Princess has some scratching. It won't work as well as oral antibiotics from the vet, but may help a bit. 5) Make sure every pet in your house is treated for fleas (dogs and cats). 6) Sometimes a professional exterminator is needed for the fleas and sometimes a vet visit is needed to stop the itching. Since it doesn't sound like that's an option, just keep up with the fleas as best you can. Good luck with Princess.

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