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TylerK454 · 01-19-2013, 10:11 AM

So I went to the SPCA yesterday and met this dog that I really like. However she does have a few problems. Shes allergic to fleas so she has patches of hair. She currently has kennel cough. She had tendency to jump on me and my mom and push qnd her claws left a few marks on my arm and she seems to really pull on the leash.
Can any of this be fixed?

Shes a 10 month lab mix (she looks like she has pit in her but not sure). Shes everything that I wanted in a dog. Shes friendly with everyone and everything, loves to play fetch and just a real kisser. The only problems are the ones I listed above. What do you think? She weighs 48 pounds and the shelter says shes as big as shes going to get.

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DeeLind7 · 01-19-2013, 11:11 AM

Tyler, the behavior issues can be fixed with proper training. The kennel cough can be fixed with medication. But, the flea allergy is a whole different ball game. My Collie's had flea allergies, and it's no easy feat keeping them at bay. One flea, and I mean only one flea, can send an alergic dog into a frenzy... chewing and ripping out fur. This is probably why the dog you are looking at has only patches of hair. It takes a lot of time and money, to keep the house and dog free of any fleas what so ever. Every day grooming, baths, vacuuming every single day, vet bills. I am not by any means, saying you should not adopt her. Just be aware of home much is envolved with keeping her flea free.

Monkey · 01-19-2013, 11:19 AM

Also...
They call her a black cur mix here, but to me she looks like a pitmix.. so I agree with you on that one..
Might be part lab as well and or hound.. But she is def part pitbull, so make sure you can have pits around where you are...

techie · 01-19-2013, 11:25 AM

Welcome to df Tyler! Just be aware of the problems before you adopt. Good luck come back again!

techie

TylerK454 · 01-19-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeLind7

Tyler, the behavior issues can be fixed with proper training. The kennel cough can be fixed with medication. But, the flea allergy is a whole different ball game. My Collie's had flea allergies, and it's no easy feat keeping them at bay. One flea, and I mean only one flea, can send an alergic dog into a frenzy... chewing and ripping out fur. This is probably why the dog you are looking at has only patches of hair. It takes a lot of time and money, to keep the house and dog free of any fleas what so ever. Every day grooming, baths, vacuuming every single day, vet bills. I am not by any means, saying you should not adopt her. Just be aware of home much is envolved with keeping her flea free.

Can just being on flea prevention get rid of the problem?

Monkey · 01-19-2013, 11:53 AM

Was she itchy when you met her?
All dogs have flea allergy, just like we do if we get bit..

If she was covered in fleas when she came in and had been for a while, she might have normal allergy hence, being on a preventative getting flea bites once in a while won't bother her..

BUT you have fleas that will bite despite the preventative and if she is super sensitive then you might end up needing vet care etc.. so depending on level of flea allergy ..
she would also have to be dewormed.. cause dogs that has had such severe flea infestation often have tape worm..

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is the most common veterinary dermatologic condition in the world

Me personally would probably pick another dog unless you are prepared for the medical bills that may come with this..

TylerK454 · 01-19-2013, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey

Was she itchy when you met her?
All dogs have flea allergy, just like we do if we get bit..

If she was covered in fleas when she came in and had been for a while, she might have normal allergy hence, being on a preventative getting flea bites once in a while won't bother her..

BUT you have fleas that will bite despite the preventative and if she is super sensitive then you might end up needing vet care etc.. so depending on level of flea allergy ..
she would also have to be dewormed.. cause dogs that has had such severe flea infestation often have tape worm..

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is the most common veterinary dermatologic condition in the world

Me personally would probably pick another dog unless you are prepared for the medical bills that may come with this..

No she was not itchy when I met her and I saw no visible fleas. The only thing she was biting was her sutras from her spaying. When I originally met her the vet tech didn't mention anything about a flea allergy but when I went back a different vet tech then told me about it. Do you suggest getting a third input?

techie · 01-19-2013, 05:17 PM

Yes!
techie

Bigboy · 01-20-2013, 09:30 AM

Tyler all these problems (medical and behavioural all can be fixed) 1. Do you have time to do all this? 2. Have you the funds to support this with out compromising your daily purchases? And Monkey is right are pit type breeds allowed where you live? if you happy with all 3 questions then prehaps go for it

While 2 opinions are great a 3rd one won't do any harm!! Let us know what you decide to do!

TylerK454 · 01-20-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigboy

Tyler all these problems (medical and behavioural all can be fixed) 1. Do you have time to do all this? 2. Have you the funds to support this with out compromising your daily purchases? And Monkey is right are pit type breeds allowed where you live? if you happy with all 3 questions then prehaps go for it

While 2 opinions are great a 3rd one won't do any harm!! Let us know what you decide to do!

Well I talked to the rescue on the yesterday and the person I talked with said that all I have to do is to keep her on trifexis and she will be perfectly fine. Her kennel cough and clearing up and the SPCA is offering free training classes for puppy adopters. So medical wise all I have to give her is a pill so I don't think it will take very much of my time. Training is going to be time consuming regardless. I don't think trifexis is that expensive so I don't think that would have any impact on my budget. I live in my own house so being a pit isn't a problem, but I talked to my vet and the shelter about this and they said that no where on her paperwork does it say that she is remotely pit bull since it is not her dominant breed so I do not think that is a problem.

01-19-2013, 10:11 AM	#1
TylerK454 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 10 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	I need your advice on this SPCA dog. So I went to the SPCA yesterday and met this dog that I really like. However she does have a few problems. Shes allergic to fleas so she has patches of hair. She currently has kennel cough. She had tendency to jump on me and my mom and push qnd her claws left a few marks on my arm and she seems to really pull on the leash. Can any of this be fixed? Shes a 10 month lab mix (she looks like she has pit in her but not sure). Shes everything that I wanted in a dog. Shes friendly with everyone and everything, loves to play fetch and just a real kisser. The only problems are the ones I listed above. What do you think? She weighs 48 pounds and the shelter says shes as big as shes going to get. Petango.com

01-19-2013, 11:19 AM	#3
Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Massapequa Posts: 9,690 Blog Entries: 23 Rep: 130 Unique Rep: 64	Also... They call her a black cur mix here, but to me she looks like a pitmix.. so I agree with you on that one.. Might be part lab as well and or hound.. But she is def part pitbull, so make sure you can have pits around where you are... __________________ I love dogs cause they do not lie. "I'm chillin' with the forum! "I've been fleeced by Draco!" "I've been fleeced by JGLI" Last edited by Monkey; 01-19-2013 at 11:26 AM..

01-19-2013, 11:25 AM	#4
techie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In mid Willamette valley in Oregon Posts: 7,351 Blog Entries: 19 Rep: 31 Unique Rep: 13	Welcome to df Tyler! Just be aware of the problems before you adopt. Good luck come back again! techie __________________ I HAVE BEEN KISSED!! by sheplovr Dogs rule! "I've got the do: you?" A dog's love is pure! Lucy 1999 - Oct.6,2012. Always in my heart. Now owned by a female beagle, Rascal

01-19-2013, 11:53 AM	#6
Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Massapequa Posts: 9,690 Blog Entries: 23 Rep: 130 Unique Rep: 64	Was she itchy when you met her? All dogs have flea allergy, just like we do if we get bit.. If she was covered in fleas when she came in and had been for a while, she might have normal allergy hence, being on a preventative getting flea bites once in a while won't bother her.. BUT you have fleas that will bite despite the preventative and if she is super sensitive then you might end up needing vet care etc.. so depending on level of flea allergy .. she would also have to be dewormed.. cause dogs that has had such severe flea infestation often have tape worm.. Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is the most common veterinary dermatologic condition in the world Me personally would probably pick another dog unless you are prepared for the medical bills that may come with this.. __________________ I love dogs cause they do not lie. "I'm chillin' with the forum! "I've been fleeced by Draco!" "I've been fleeced by JGLI"

01-19-2013, 05:17 PM	#8
techie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In mid Willamette valley in Oregon Posts: 7,351 Blog Entries: 19 Rep: 31 Unique Rep: 13	Yes! techie __________________ I HAVE BEEN KISSED!! by sheplovr Dogs rule! "I've got the do: you?" A dog's love is pure! Lucy 1999 - Oct.6,2012. Always in my heart. Now owned by a female beagle, Rascal

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01-19-2013, 11:11 AM	#2
DeeLind7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 6,909 Rep: 54 Unique Rep: 27	Tyler, the behavior issues can be fixed with proper training. The kennel cough can be fixed with medication. But, the flea allergy is a whole different ball game. My Collie's had flea allergies, and it's no easy feat keeping them at bay. One flea, and I mean only one flea, can send an alergic dog into a frenzy... chewing and ripping out fur. This is probably why the dog you are looking at has only patches of hair. It takes a lot of time and money, to keep the house and dog free of any fleas what so ever. Every day grooming, baths, vacuuming every single day, vet bills. I am not by any means, saying you should not adopt her. Just be aware of home much is envolved with keeping her flea free.

01-20-2013, 09:30 AM	#9
Bigboy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK: Stoke on trent Posts: 10,450 Rep: 62 Unique Rep: 32	Tyler all these problems (medical and behavioural all can be fixed) 1. Do you have time to do all this? 2. Have you the funds to support this with out compromising your daily purchases? And Monkey is right are pit type breeds allowed where you live? if you happy with all 3 questions then prehaps go for it While 2 opinions are great a 3rd one won't do any harm!! Let us know what you decide to do! __________________ " Iam chillin with the forum! " Thanks Monkey! I been fleeced Thanks Skunkstripe. Dave ATB!

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