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My friend has a small breed dog about the sixe of a poodle. She has used many types of flea treatments, including Hot Spot,Frontline, and the good ole flea shampoos. The problem is he is still digging like crazy and no fleas are to be found. She says she has used products to treat dry skin and nothing ha helped the poor dog. He is not allergic to fleas either so I am out of reasons and ideas. If anyone has suggestions please share your advice!!

I am guessing he may have a skin disease such as mange. Take him a vet for some expert advice and treatment.

But other than that theres not much you can do without a vet.

If you do spot anymore fleas its likely that they are jumping back onto him from furniture in the house. Fleas can nest anywhere, mainly in rugs or skirting boards. Make sure you treat the house aswel as the dog or the situation will just be ongoing. The treatments you've used are usually really effective exspecially frontline. Try give him a good bath and brush as much of the flea dirt out. And when applying the treatment make sure you are doing it correctly. Part the skin on the back of the dogs neck and smear on the liquid. Make sure he stays dry!

Here are some skin diseases found in dogs :

http://www.nzymes.com/Articles/dog_skin_...

May be an allergic reaction to one of the meds or shampoos. Pets can be just as sensitive to the ingredients in medications and other products as people can. Ask the vet or your local pet or health food store for a gentler and all-natural shampoo or ointment for the itch. Perhaps the vet can perform an allergy test.