I have never had any problems with my dog having fleas. Over the past 2 weeks it has rained almost every day some of which has caused flash flooding. Our townhome sits on the bank of a creek and our dog goes out to a grassy area around our complex. We suddenly notice a few nights ago that he had a few fleas on him. We gave hime a flea bath, but an hour later he was covered in fleas again. I've treated the house and throughly cleaned the floors and his beading but we still find a cuople on him every now and then. It's not as bad, but a few still show up here and there. Is this suddn outbreak with fleas because of the overwhelming amount of rain? I'm in Fort Worth, TX so it normally doesn't rain like this every other day.
2007-05-07 08:09:13 · 6 answers · asked by hotrodjrd1997 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You're going to need to use frontline plus for a few months. You probably have flea eggs in your house now.
I think the fleas natural enviroment got flooded out so you guys are on the "high" ground.
2007-05-07 08:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is likely that the fleas are looking for "higher ground" so to speak. Rabbits, squirrells, and other fur bearing animals carry fleas. If these animals have vacated due to the weather, some of the fleas probably dropped off of them and now the fleas are looking for another source of food, which happens to be your dog. Ask your vet for Frontline or Advantage. These two products are your very best defense against fleas.
J. Smith, Animal Control Officer
2007-05-07 08:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by boxerpitk9 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually flea season starts when the weather gets warm.
was it warm for awhile before the rain?
if fleas started to come out and the rain started they can find better environment, which is inside people's houses.
Good luch with that war with fleas
^.~*
2007-05-07 08:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by nostalgia80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wjile it could just be a coincidence, I would guess that the connector on th O2 sensor got wet/ You may need to take the connector of and spray it with a contact cleaner. While you're at it, go ahead and pull the sensor and clean it as well. Your localk parts store can help you with that. Many times you can clean the sensor and reinstall it and be fine. $800 sounds like a lot to me. I would try replacing the O2 sensor first. Just be careful not to damage the sensor.
2016-05-17 11:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, rain and moisture cause eggs that have been laying dormant for a long time to hatch. Time for the frontline, and treating your house and yard if they are everywhere.
2007-05-07 10:26:42 · answer #5 · answered by lisa p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the exterminator.
2007-05-07 08:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by jetski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋