I'm in California, same problems. I still battle flea problems every year and did a post here asking for some advice after one of my dogs became sensative to just about all topical flea products, so I can't help much with that. I can say that, I know you don't want to shave him but you might want to consider it. I shave Bear (aussie/pyranees??? mix) during the summer. I tried putting the topical flea product (different brands) on him and it didn't help, his fur was to thick and long. The first time I shaved him was when we adopted him (he was about 5 yrs and had probably never seen a bath much less a groomer). He hid in a corner and wouldn't come out. That was about 3 years ago, he now actually likes being shaved, he's much cooler and his coat is easier to manage during the summer, and the topical flea treatment worked. He unfortunately is the dog that developed the allergies to the topical flea treatments so I'm still trying to figure out what to do now, but I couldn't imagine dealing with fleas and his natural coat. So even though you don't want him shaved you might want to consider it. If it works it would mean less pesticides on him and fewer baths which I'm sure he won't mind.....





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