How can I get rid of fleas?

Question

I live in south texas, have tried sevin dust outside, bombing the house, advantage, flea baths, etc. Any suggestions?

She is an inside dog, 6 lb maltipoo.

Answer 1

With respect to your pet, we use Advantage (Top Spot) Flea & Tick. It works quite well, our labby has yet to complain.

Inside the house... you could try Arm & Hammer Pet Formula Baking Soda Carpet Cleaner. The vacuum with an efficient vacuum (we have a Dyson and it works wonders!).

I wouldn't go with an exterminator. I moved into an apartment where the former tenants had dogs that had fleas. When the dogs left, the fleas stayed! They ended up feasting on us until we bombed the house 5-6 seperate times. If you're desperate, give the exterminator a shot, but don't be surprised if the fleas stick around after their first visit.

Answer 2

How to Make a Natural Dog Flea Massage Oil

Aaah... relaxed!When the fleas are getting too much, you can give your dog a massage treat, as well as sending those fleas packing. And the great thing about this massage oil is that it is chemical-free, so it is environmentally-friendly and dog-friendly too.

Steps
Check the ingredients list below and go shopping. Health food stores are most likely your best source for the ingredients.
Place the sunflower oil into a glass or ceramic bowl (metallic bowls may react with some of the ingredients).
Add all the essential oils and blend well. It's that easy - now you have the massage oil.
Find a place in your home where your dog feels comfortable. Your dog will be a little greasy after the massage, so make sure you are happy that the area is adequately protected from possible marks or stains.
Commence the massage with Fido. Gently massage the oil mixture into your dog's coat, using your fingertips.
Make sure that you massage all around the dog, even under its legs, ears and tail, as you want to avoid fleas finding an "island of safety".
Make sure also that your dog is enjoying the experience. He should not be whining! Generally dogs love a massage - it is both extreme attention from their beloved owner and it is comforting.
At the end of the massage, your dog may be a little greasy but will smell delicious to you and not to the fleas.
You will need to repeat this massage at least every two days for about a week until you can see the fleas decreasing.
Make sure that the massage is part of a concerted effort at eliminating the fleas, including washing the dog's bedding, mopping floor areas daily and vacuuming (empty the bag or contents into the garbage bin immediately after to remove the fleas from your house).



Tips
Use this time to bond with your dog. Talk to her gently and release your tensions of the day at the same time - massage is a precious and caring act.
Wash the dog's bedding in hot water to kill fleas. If the dog has a basket or similar bed, take it out into the sunshine and hose it down and let the sun do its job (fleas are at their worst in summertime, so this should not be a problem)
You can also feed Brewer's Yeast powder to your dog's diet (approx 25mg per 5 kg (11lb) bodyweight during the period that you are trying to eliminate the fleas


Warnings
Pennyroyal oil should not be used on pregnant dogs, or by pregnant women
Pennyroyal oil is highly toxic in high doses, so make sure it is only 1 drop that you use and leave the lid screwed on tightly and put the bottle out of the reach of children and pets; it is worth using, however, as it is the vital anti-flea ingredient
All essential oils should be handled with care as they all have a toxic potential if swallowed by children or pets; keep well-guarded and away from them
Essential oils should be stored in a dark, cool area to prevent them from going rancid

Things You'll Need
2 teaspoons of sunflower oil
2 drops orange oil
3 drops citronella oil
3 drops lemon oil
1 drop pennyroyal oil (see warnings above)

Answer 3

Talk to your doggy's vet. You can spray or use whatever outside, but if you have a dog that goes outside at all, fleas can come back in -- even for a shortlived period.

The vet may be able to prescribe a pill for your dog to keep fleas away, but it use to be you would have to spray for a 50 mile radius to kill fleas and keep them away from your yard. Call a pest control company and get monthly service or replace any carpeting that may be infested, if necessary.

Answer 4

You may never get rid of all the fleas, but you are off to a great start.Vacuuming your carpets, flea baths, flea powder, flea collars, all are helpful as well as treating your yard.You may not get rid of all of them But you can at least keep them under control.

Answer 5

I had a Poodle who atracted fleas easily. I had to take her away from the house ,set off flea bombs in every room,come home hours later,give her a good bath,dry& spray her good,making sure you plugged her ears so fleas don;t get in them,treat bedding.. Them don't take them back out side.. or yhey will get em again then back to page 1>

Answer 6

First, do not keep a dog in the house.

Secondly, shampoo all the carpets and rugs with an anti-flea shampoo recommended by your vet. Wash the floors with a strong bleach solution, and powder any cracks in the walls and floors with boric powder. Don't worry, your pet should not be interested in the powder.

Answer 7

You get those 'flea pills' from the vet, they're called Program here. They're great...and you'll only have to use a little bit of a pill for a small dog.

Answer 8

Absolutely! Buy 20 Mule Borox in the laundry department, and sprinkle it around every corner of your house (inside) and lightly on the carpeting. Leave for 48 hours and vacuum. It works great, and it is sooooo cheap!!!

Answer 9

Shoot them with a shotgun. You might have to replace your carpet. And floors. And some furniture....

At least that's how I'd LIKE to get rid of 'em!

Seriously, you have to make sure that carpets are vacuumed because they can have eggs in them that hatch even after your animal is flea-dipped.

Answer 10

You have to treat the house, yard & dog all at the same time. Frontline-Top Spot has worked the best for me.