my dogs safety

Question
I have a 5 month old shih-tzu i got for x-mas and my ex moved in and has a older outside dog as well,well i was wondering will his dogs bring fleas and ticks in my house,cuz he leaves it out side at his work all day and then wants to bring it in my home at nights and my dog & grandchilden and i have been getting flea bitten and i found a tick on my dog could it be his dog bringing it in to us and if so want can i do about it?Serious needs helps my boyfriend won't listen to me and i think its his dogs bringing it in to us and i only go out side once every month if that and my shih-tzu dont go out side at all.Can you please help me? Thank you very much have a great day ,Lorna PEREZ

Answer
Hi Lorna,  
YES, the outside dog is most certainly bringing in the fleas and ticks.  The best thing I have found to get rid of them is to put Advantage or Frontline on them.  You can buy this from a vet or online. It may cost a little bit, but believe me, it WILL get rid of your problem.  The way it works is that you put a few drops on the back of the neck, or you can even buy it in chewable tablets. When the fea bites the dog, it will kill the flea.  Eventually, and quickly, you will have no more fleas.  I buy a spray bottle online, and just squirt a few times close to the skin on the back of the neck.  You can use this on both dogs, even cats. It's quite safe.    Here is the phone number of Care-Lot Veterinary Supply, you can request a catalog or tell them what you want.  1-800-343-7680, or go online to www.carealotpets.com    A small bottle of Frontline will be about $30.00 with s&h,but it will last you ALL summer long and maybe still have some left over.  It is worth the price.

God Bless,
Becky