Pet woes

I noticed two days ago that our pet dogs is scratching himself too often that he used too. Had to tell my husband about it and he immediately asks for flea symptoms. Though there are three out of the five signs that he mentioned, he told me to bring the dog to the vet and let him see if it is in fact being invaded by fleas or ticks. Actually, I've been thinking of buying one of Frontline and self medicate out pet but he told firmly told me to bring the dog first and have it check to be safe and sure. Alright then, Tuesday is the day to schedule for a veterinarian visit.