what's the best way to kill fleas on a dog?

Question

I already gave him a flea dip and a couple of days later, he started scratching again and I gave him a good dip , I covered every part of him

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Flea dips and shampoos are outdated methods of flea treatment - there are much more effective methods available these days.

Pop into a vets and pick up some proper treatment from there. You can get Frontline (my favourite) or Stronghold/Revolution, Advantage or Advocate. All these come in spot-on form, which is also the least messy and most convenient method of application. The stuff is applied to the skin (not fur) on the back of the neck, and it spreads all over the skin, killing all fleas within 24 hours.

If your dog has fleas, they will be in your house too so you'll also need to pick up a house spray. Once you've got rid of the fleas from your house and dog, use of Fronltine Plus every 6 weeks will treat both the animal and the environment.

Chalice

Answer 3

Fleas are not easy. You've done the first step, dipping your dog. Now you need to take care of the house. If the house is bad, you need to bomb. If not then you can sprinkle Arm N Hammer Baking soda on the carpet. It is not expensive and remember to just sprinkle. Leave it on the carpet for 2 or 3 days, then vacum. That will suffocate the fleas and larve. Also get rid of odor. You can do that about 2x's a week if necessary. May I suggest going to the web site Springtime.com They sell ALL natural ingredients for your pet. Including garlic tablets that will get rid of fleas and other little critters that bother your dog, Including mosqitoes and ticks. If your dog goes in your yard, then spinkle TIDE detergent. Make sure it won't rain for a few days. Fleas are an on going process. They just won't go away and stay away. You need to stay on top. Hope this helps....

Answer 4

if the fleas keep coming back, you probably need to treat the dog's environment, as well as the dog. according to my vet, fleas like dark places, so vacuum under your furniture, as well as everywhere else in your house, and throw out the vacuum bags each time. if you can, wash any fabrics that your dog touches, because the flea eggs can cling. after vacuuming, spray everything with Knockout (i got it from my vet, and it worked much better than any over-the-counter flea spray). keep up this cleaning/spraying regime maybe once a week for at least a month, or for a few weeks after the fleas *seem* to go away--you've got to kill any eggs that hatch, as well as the live fleas. all the cleaning is annoying and time-consuming, but it worked for me when nothing else did, and it's better than fleas!

Answer 5

Flea dips are only temporary fixes, you should treat your dog monthly with Frontline Plus or Advantage. I also recommend boarding your dog for a day or two so you can spray your yard and bomb your house, to give him a head start on the fleas. Otherwise, even after treating with a monthly preventative, each flea will have to hatch and jump on your dog and die from the Frontline before they are eradicated.

Answer 6

Natural ways are with garlic tabs or Brewer's yeast tabs, both can be found online or in pet shops. I would wonder if he is allergic to the flea dip you are using. I also use a natural flea spray with essential oils on my pups, no need for those harsh chemicals. Good luck!

Answer 7

I used adams flea stuff that you put on the dogs back, you should bathe him/her in a mild shampoo cause washing with medicated can cause the stuff not to work. I have city water that has chlorine and flouride in it. That keeps the fleas away also. But you can put some garlic powder in the food, (garlic powder is non-toxic, (garlic salt will make the dogs blood dry up).

Answer 8

You sprinkle lighter fluid in his hair and light it. When the fleas jump up you stab them with an ice pick. Just kidding of course........an old joke about getting rid of body crabs.

Answer 9

You need to treat him with Advantix. Go to www.drfostersmith.com, or check with your local vet. It is a little more expensive but last 45 days, and kills fea eggs, and mosquitos, and ticks. It is WELL worth it.!

Answer 10

dog flea killer