Our four? month old choc lab pup frequently scratches
and worries genitalia and belly area at length. Does
this indicate pests? Just fleas or other?

We live in Dallas and have let Coco run around outside
in our dog run (and swim in the pool). Could this be
the source of the problem, or is it natural, regardless?

Teenager is going to apply flea dip.

I'm also concerned about the carpet, the Teenager's
room, and the cage, where Coco spends a lot of time.
If we neglect to purge the house, are the bugs just
going to hit her again from wherever she has spread them?

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Best regards,
Mike Krantz