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My dog has bugs. How to prevent house infestation and keep my dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 46 lbs

I have a 7 months old GSD she is very cute and playful but few day back I saw an insect or a type of bug in her body and in areas where she plays after that incident my parents are trying to convince me to sell the dog as it will spoil the whole house so plz I request u to guide me

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 2nd, 2017

Hi there and thank you for your post! If the insect you are talking about is a flea or tick, then there are medications / preventatives you can give Gracy to kill these and prevent them from coming back. I would get her seen by your vet to determine what they are and to get Gracy the most appropriate treatment. As long as she gets the treatment to kill them, they will not spoil the house / infest the house. I hope this helps! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any other questions or concerns that you may have. I am also available via phone or text consultation if needed. Please remember to rate this post as helpful or not. Thank you!

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