2007-01-02 12:57:15 · 8 answers · asked by Shannon K 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First let me tell you that I own a pest control company and what I will recommend is the complete treatment that should help you completely get rid of the fleas.
First, treat the pet with Capstar. This is a pill that you get from the vet that will kill all of the fleas that get on the animal for the first 24 hours. Second, use either Frontline or Advantage, these can also be purchased from the vet. Frontline can be used on pets 12 weeks old or older. Advantage can be used on animals as young as 6 weeks. If the pet is old enough for either product, switch back and forth between the two. One month use one, the next use the other. The reason I recommend this is that there are two main types of fleas that infest pets. One product works better on the first type and the other product works better on the second type. By using both, you make sure you have covered all your bases.
Once the pet has been treated, you must treat your home and yard. The best products to do this would include not only a killing agent, but also a sterilization agent. Inside, I would use Ultracide, if you can get it. (Many on line sites sell it.) Follow the instructions on the label! Wash all animal’s bedding and vacuum frequently. Throw out the vacuum bag or dump the catch container after every vacuuming. You can never vacuum too much! DO NOT STEAM CLEAN YOUR RUGS! This can hatch flea eggs and make your problem worse.
Outside I would use Demon WP mixed with Gentrol or Nylar, carefully following label instructions. Treat the entire yard, paying special attention to under bushes and low hanging branches. Most of these products can be bought at any Do-It-Yourself Pest Control company either on line or in a store.
Treating your house and yard is just as important as treating the pet!
It is also very important to stay away from the grocery store or box store products like Zodiac or Hartz. Many of these products can cause severe allergic reactions in animals.
2007-01-02 13:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog had very serious flea and tick problem for a year. Every day I could drown 10 to 50 ticks. For the fleas, I got rid of it by the apple cider vinger spray. But ticks are harder.
The solution is half ACV and half water. After spraying, you will see the little suckers on the floor.
Use a vaccum cleaner and suck up some flea powder first, then suck up all those little suckers. Do vaccum the sofa, under the mattress (if you let your dog in bedroom), every where. Do this every alternate days for the first week and during flea and ticks seasons.
Build up your dog's immunity system by adding ACV into the drinking water and raw garlic into food. I gave my dog canine caviar kibbles which has garlic and other herbs. Garlic will thin the blood, do not give if your dog has clotting problems. (which is very rare)
I do bath my dog with neem oil shampoo. Neem oil, which comes from neem tree, is a natural insect repellant.
I prefer natural rememdies than poisoning my dog every month.
2007-01-02 17:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by chicken_mayonnaise_sandwich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by taking him or her to the groomer and getting a flea and tick bath. While the pet is at the groomer bomb the house and spray the the yard with flea and tick treatment. Do not let your baby into the treated area for at least 24 hrs if possible. Good luck.
2007-01-02 13:05:31 · answer #3 · answered by marge S. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray flea spray around Ur house.
Bathe the dog with flea shampoo.
Spray the dog with flea spray.
Buy a flea collar.
2007-01-02 13:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by In_Love_With_ Monkies!!!!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
taking your dog to the groomer for a flea bath, while the dog is away (the groomer will not mind babysitting for the day), bomb your entire house. make sure you remove the coushins off your couch, and wash all your linens in hot hot water. then be sure your dog is on a flea preventive
2007-01-02 13:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by mandie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best wishes.
Advantage is what we used- it a liquid you squeeze on their shoulders/back to kill the fleas.
We bug bombed the house and flea powdered it and left it on the carpet (went out of town w/ dog) for a week and then vacuumed it up. It has worked so far,.
2007-01-02 13:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give your dog advantage or revolution every month
i put a flea collar on my dog and it didn't work at all
so try advantage or revolution
you can get it from your vet or petco.com
2007-01-02 13:06:21 · answer #7 · answered by fish 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give him a flea bath
2007-01-02 12:59:34 · answer #8 · answered by spongepip3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋