Skin conditions in dogs are very common ... These eggs hatch out into tiny larvae that crawl in your carpet or gaps between ...

They hatch into larvae that develop into nymphs—the teenagers ... scissor-like appendages to cut a hole in your dog's skin and then insert a small, barbed, straw-like structure.

However, it doesn't kill flea larvae, so it may not be as effective ... She also notes that for dogs with sensitive skin, any added fragrances in flea and tick shampoos may exacerbate skin irritation.