As I wrote about Bella a couple of weeks ago, I would like to introduce you to Bruiser, my miniature Jack Russell Terrier, and ask ... no, beg ... for suggestions about a problem we're having.

Bruiser has fleas. A lot of them. I have never had these problems with him before. I don't know if it's because we lived on a wooded lot now or what, but my poor baby dog keeps getting these nasty bugs.

I've tried bathing him with flea soap, powders, sprays, and flea collars. Nothing works. He's digging at himself so much that he has an open sore on his back ... and I don't know what to do about that, either.

I've heard the Frontline stuff is good, but having never been under flea siege before, I don't know what to do. Does that have any bad effects? My dog weighs all of 11 pounds, and I'm leery of subjecting him to harsh pesticides.

It seems like whatever I do gets rid of the fleas for a day or two, but then they come back. I feel so bad for him.

Does anyone know of any home remedies for fleas that might work for my puppy?