Flea problems!
Hey everyone!
We have fleas soo bad this spring! This is much worse than in the past- the boys are picking up fleas and bringing them in every time we go out, and now our cat, who is strictly inside, has them as well. I’ve been giving them baths and washing their bedding in hot water but it’s not going well. I’m thinking of getting some Advantage, since we’ve tried frontline with no luck and I’m afraid of the new one- promeris. Douglas is developing flea dermatitis and starting to lose his fur. I feel so sorry for him. Duncan is irritated but not losing any fur, I guess he’s not as sensitive. I just hope that Douglas gets back to normal when we get the fleas under control. And on top of all this we’re going on a week-long road trip in a few weeks and the dogs are being boarded at the vet. Then when we get back we’re moving to a new city- haven’t found a house yet, but hopefully we can find somewhere weenie friendly! I just hope all the stress doesn’t make Douglas worse, I’m already concerned about his chubby little butt!
April 29, 2008 @ 9:23 am
I use Advantix for Baxter and it works great.
I like it, and my vet recommends it because it also works for mosquitoes, and Frontline does not. Baxter has never had any reaction to it either.
If your flea situation is that bad where they are losing fur because of scratching, etc., I would definitely have your vet get you some Advantix.
I would apply it at least three days before they have to be boarded as there are apt to be flea ridden dogs they are going to be exposed to at the boarders.
April 29, 2008 @ 9:58 am
Also, what i had to do with nestle so she wouldn’t keep getting fleas is to bomb the house/apartment. They can live everywhere! The carpet, blankets, couch, you name it…Bombing the house will give you a clean start.
Thanks for the advice on advantix, I need to get Nestle some of this before she starts getting fleas again. The other day I found an EWWWWW, Tick!!!! Blah!! Blea!!! Costs and rewards of going into the great outdoors i guess
April 29, 2008 @ 9:25 pm
What? My Nestle had a tick? OH my dear girl. Your mommy better get that stuff on you ASAP!
April 30, 2008 @ 3:27 am
Well some of you hooman’s wate to start treeting for flees,”Pal” dost 365 days a year and all of the bedding is washed in flee soup, a bath 1 a week we are the clleenest dog’s in the nabore hood..lol and he sprayes with this stuff bySergeant’s GOLD houshold flee & tick spray ok tha’s us but every place is different so have a flee free summer… Buddy
April 30, 2008 @ 3:31 am
Oh and if we got rid of all the rugs that helps alot…Buddy
April 30, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
I use garlic capsules 2mgs.[low dose only] daily to keep fleas at bay,it has worked for me for over 3 years now. A breeder/show kennel recommended this on her web site, I decided to give it a go, it is more natural than the chemicals you can use
Our vet told us that the fleas are becoming immune to the usual flea treatments and recommends changing the brand frequently to keep fleas away.
Rhona