Any really good tips about getting rid of Fleas on dogs and carpets? I am using frontline for about 3 months and its not helping :(
2007-03-21 04:29:23 · 10 answers · asked by J<3R 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
My cat had fleas that wouldn't go away because I was only treating the cat, not the carpet. Vacuum the carpet, then get some 20 mule team Borax and sprinkle it wherever the carpet is exposed. It's safe for pets and got rid of the fleas within a week.
2007-03-21 04:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by Maggie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is resistance in some flea populations to normal Frontline. Frontline Plus is a good product that I've never seen not work if all pets in the house are treated monthly (once a month during an outbreak, you can reduce frequency once they're under control as long as no-one has a flea allergy). Or you can try Advantage or Stronghold, which are also "spot-ons" you put on the back of the neck. Your vet should know which product works best in your area.
The flea life cycle allows them to pupate, especially in colder weather, and they could be emerging from your carpets for up to a year. You can buy flea spray such as Indorex or Stay-Kill from your vets to spray everything with - carpets, curtains, furniture, dog beds... I've never been able to get rid of a big flea infestation without doing this as well as treating the animals.
Make sure you keep the spray away from any pet fish, birds or insect though - it's fatal to them as well as the fleas.
2007-03-21 12:34:09 · answer #2 · answered by theindigorat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well try and taking the dog to the vet to ask if they can loan you some information about where you can get some thing to prevent fleas on your carpet and dog(s)
2007-03-21 11:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advantage worked for my dog. Also bomb your house to get rid of all the fleas..heartz (sp?) has a flea and tick bomb that works wonders..do this first to kill all the fleas and then treat your pet..should see results pretty quick. Fyi we are coming into flea and tick season so now is the time you'll want to get a handle on it.
2007-03-21 11:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I swear by frontline plus, best i've used. You likely have fleas hatching from the carpets. i'd steam clean after spraying with a flea killer that kills eggs. frontline has such a spray. use frontline plus.
2007-03-21 11:34:07 · answer #5 · answered by dianamapley59 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fleas are a major pest. There are various species of fleas - cat fleas, dog fleas, rat fleas and rabbit fleas.
You can get rid of them by the safest and cheapest methods like boric acid.
2007-03-22 12:55:18 · answer #6 · answered by atas s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you are using proper dose of frontline and are following the instructions for use. Frontline used properly should rid your dog of flees.To rid your house of flees make sure you use a product which kills flee eggs as well as flees. Not all products do. Stick with it and good luck. You might also treat your yard with a product for insecticide.
2007-03-21 12:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by roberta b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Sevan dust. It can be bought at just about any garden suply outlet and is relitively cheap. Leave on carpets overnight before vaccuuming, after applying to your dogs, wait a day or two before bathing them. You can even ytreat your lawn with this to prevent reinfestations.
2007-03-21 11:39:12 · answer #8 · answered by Irram 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best thing for fleas is the oil that you put on between their shoulder blades, but only get the one at the vets, the over the counter ones don't work.
2007-03-21 11:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by cochese 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bath your dog in shampoo that has vinegar in it and add garlic to their food it helps alot.
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2007-03-22 18:07:39 · answer #10 · answered by Sandy H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋