my friend went on holiday and I have been going to her house every day to feed her cats. Yesterday, when I came out of her house I was literally covered in fleas, so much so that I stripped off my jeans and shirt in her driveway so I could shake them all off and get them off my body! My husband and 2 children were with me and they appeared to be flea-free,needless to say ,when we returned home we all showered immediately and washed the clothes we were wearing.My dilemma now is that she is returning from holiday in a couple of days and will be paying us a visit along with her husband and 3 kids.Does anybody know if it is likely that they will carry their fleas into our house as it is only a 5 minute drive from their house to ours? All answers gratefully received as I am going out of my mind!
2007-08-13 22:30:03 · 19 answers · asked by anita w 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes, she and her family can carry fleas with them. And probably will. If you have animals, treat them with Frontline or Advantage. And if you want to keep this friend, mention the problem tactfully and suggest she does something about it -- BEFORE she visits...
2007-08-13 22:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by Terri B 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
****, thats a serious infestation! Her cats must be running alive with them, poor little things. She's obviously known about this for some time as although fleas breed quickly, they ain't that bloody quick! You did the right thing in washing your clothes but, sorry, they are more than likely to now be living in your carpets and sofa! Pick your chin up off the floor and read on! Fleas are crafty little sods and so hardy its unreal! They will jump on anything that moves and stay there until they find somewhere warm and cosy ( your carpets etc! ). They have probably hitched a ride to your house in your socks, your husbands socks and your kids! Apart from being in your house and your friends ( nice friend! ) those fleas are doing terrible damage to those cats! Too many fleas cause anemia in animals and can kill them without treatment! Your going to have to spend a few quid NOW or your house will become like hers! Go to her house, put one of the cats in a cat box and go to the vets, ask for Frontline or Advantage and treat all the cats. Next stop - pet shop. Buy two cans of StayKill Flea Spray, one for your house, one for hers. Once the cats have been treated, move them into one room and shut them in. Spray every inch of every room, soft furnishings included paying particular attention to the carpets nearest the skirting boards. Cover your mouth with a scarf while you do this and once done, leave the room for half an hour. Do every room in her house then do yours or vice versa. You may even need three cans of the flea spray depending on the size of your houses. The Advantage Flea Treatment costs £12 for four little tubes and the StayKill is £12 for a 500ml can. It may be more expensive if your vet is private! Hope your friend didn't overdo the spending whilst she was away as she owes you money and a bunch of flowers by way of an apology!
2007-08-13 23:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by misstraceyrick 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Staykill Household Flea Spray
2016-11-15 05:39:28 · answer #3 · answered by reimold 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can bring fleas with them, but before they come into the house ask to talk to them and descuss the problem about the fleas, you could ask them if they should invest in some spot on flea treatment for there animals and a household flea tretement to spray on the fuirnetura, you can easily get these from the vets or a pet shop. If you think your house now has fleas do the same with your house, just spray the flea stuff onto the furniture.
2007-08-13 23:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is very likely and fleas can live in your furnishings for up to 6 months WITHOUT any pets around. If you have pets make sure they are already treated and be sure to follow this up with some kind of repellent such as a collar or drops for the back of their necks. Then you should mention to your friend tactfully that she needs to do something about her flea infestation as it is not only disgusting but could be harmful to her cats as fleas are a common cause of worms!
2007-08-14 03:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by pants_deb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has told you that fleas can hitch a ride then infest your home, that's true. I saw on Animal Planet where these cat rescuers were going in this house to trap all of these cats, and they sprayed themselves down with a flea repellant before they entered. If you have to go back to feed the poor kitties a few more times you may want to try this. Of course the rescuers had on bio suits too.
2007-08-14 03:39:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow!! You need to tell her as soon as she gets back about the fleas, because the cats cannot live like that. I know it seems harsh, but she needs to know.
And erm, no, I would not let her in the house if she has been back in her own house. Maybe set tea and sandwiches on a patio table or something.
You did the right thing showering immediately, I would also advise that you throw all those clothes in the laundry right away!!
2007-08-13 22:40:04 · answer #7 · answered by Abbey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they have caaught fleas too, they may carry them. I suggest you talk to her about the situation before she even arrives, so that she is prepared. You may even buy a frontline spray and spray the cats and the house, but it's not your responsibility, it's hers. I don't suppose you will get a flea infestation from that though. Fleas prefer furry things, they wouldn't stick with you. I guess. I am not sure. Good luck.
2007-08-14 01:10:00 · answer #8 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they will carry the fleas into your home. Fleas live on us just like they live on a cat or dog. I would suggest that you meet your friend for dinner somewhere. That way you don't go to their home and pick up the fleas, and they don't bring them to your home. It is MUCH easier to prevent infestation than to get rid of them. Good luck!
2007-08-14 01:27:18 · answer #9 · answered by black_rayne80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat flees cannot live on humans however they can be carried for short periods of time and then live in your carpets, sofas and beds. They can also bite you.
I think a good plan is to go and see her or arrange to meet in a restaurant or bar. It will be safer than having them all in your house as you will then have to clean everywhere they have been. You can then diplomatically tell her that you believe one of the neighbours cats appears to have given her cats flees and advice her of a course of treatment. If this is a new thing for your friend which it sounds like as she would have given you flees before, she will probably be horrified and want to sort the problem.
2007-08-13 22:44:06 · answer #10 · answered by Emma B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋