2006-09-24 02:05:11 · 20 answers · asked by WAYNE S 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
needs a flea dip.
2006-09-24 02:12:21 · answer #1 · answered by annastasia1955ca 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know exactly where your coming from.
I have tried the whole spectrum of treatments; from supermarket flea washes to the more expensive washes from the vets.
I've also done the natural treatments with tea tree washes.
Even used Wool Wash.
Don't find either flea collars or powders very effective.
Then there is Frontline and Advantage, both much of a muchness.
Neither are great for white dogs that you may have to wash regularly.
It is just a non-ending process of having your house sprayed as summer begins, keeping the dogs bedding clean, keeping the dog out of sand and long grass.
Vacuum regularly and I find flea bombs not too bad (Raid have a fairly good one) but don't like to use them too often.
Raid also have a flea spray that I use in a spot situation.
After those things use what ever other treatments you might find best of a bad lot.
I wish there was an annual shot like the heart worm one.
I would queue for that.
Good luck.
2006-09-24 02:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by Yellowstonedogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
advantage to kill them, fronline to maintain keeping them off. You can use advantage every 2 weeks until you have it under control. It's a quicker kill then frontline. I recommend having the dog flea dipped by a professional groomer then applying the advantage 2-3 days later. If you apply it directly after the flea bath or dip, it may not work as good, but won't harm or over load your dog with chemicals. Most groomers don't use pesticide dips, unless they are licensed by the EPA. And most arn't. They use fleas shampoos that are gentle and non drying with no chemicals in them. Most flea shampoo's they use are made with citrus fruit or pyrethyins, which is actually derived from a plant.
If your dog resides in your home, the fleas are there too. Use a product from your vet. The stuff you get in the pet stores don't work nearly as well. Or just call an exterminator. Expensive, but after you spend money on bombing your house with other pet store products, and they don't work, it will cost the same in the end to hire a professional. Good luck.
2006-09-24 02:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by jw349 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people will recommend the stuff you get from the vet Advantage or Frontline. This will help tremendously.
I have in the past used Tea Tree Oil (mix with distilled water and sprayed on the coat) or lavender. While neither of these will kill the eggs it will make any adult fleas take off.
We bombed our house the one time we had a flea infestation to make sure we got all the little buggers because if you have one, you have gazillions!
Just for future reference.... prevention is the key. At the beginning of the season, start with Advantage or Frontline and you won't have a problem, even if your dog goes to the neighbor's yard that may have fleas in it!
2006-09-24 02:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by lolo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your neighbors don't have fleas. In 3 years my dogs have only had fleas when the neighbors had someone stay with them and they had a dog. After they left the fleas left. The drops are the best, and you get what you pay for.
2006-09-24 02:09:21 · answer #5 · answered by Dognose0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is obviously correct to use the Frontline Spray that you get from your vets. However, do not forget to also get some spray for your house a for every fles you find on oyur dog, there are 200 flea eggs waiting to hatch out in your carpets and furniture!
These MUST be killed or you are wasting your time spraying the dog.
Mearly bathing your dog will NOT kill the fleas on him, you MUST use the spray that is reccommended by the vet.
Also use your vacuum daily as that will help to pick up any flea eggs too.
2006-09-24 02:28:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash your dog with a flea shampoo, then use a good flea comb, wash all its bedding anything soft and get a flea spray for household and dog sleeping area. When dog is fully dry comb through its coat again then frontline, repeat that 2 weeks later if he has fleas bad.
2006-09-24 02:23:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat your dog with anyone of the many products that is out there, also treat your yard to get rid of the fleas outside, you'll also will have to treat your house if the dog comes inside. If you do that you and your dog will be happier.
2006-09-24 02:14:54 · answer #8 · answered by edandsarahmae02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frontline spray is a very effective way to get rid of fleas and ticks and it's not harmful to the animals.
2006-09-24 02:08:47 · answer #9 · answered by Horse crazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
other then flea shampoo or flea medications a vinegar bath suffocates the fleas and is healthy for there coat
2006-09-24 02:13:28 · answer #10 · answered by hardworking_ct 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋