I work for my sister and so does my dad. My dad works probably two to four times a month. He brings his dog here, too. I started noticing lately that whenever I sit at the desk my feet and ankle itch and it feels like something is biting me. I started to look closely and notice I had a flea on my foot. So now she has fleas. I am now thinking I have fleas at home because on occasions I feel like my feet are itching but my fiance doesn't ever notice anything. I also have a 2 year old so I don't want the fleas to bother her. How should I handle this? I'm thinking I should first find out for a FACT if I have them at home. Then tell my sister (who is my boss technically) that the fleas need to be gone. But how should I go about it without sounding demanding or rude?
2007-10-05 08:25:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Okay..I guess I should have let everyone know that my dad feels the way you guys feel about your heart. He can not live without his dog. Yes..it's a lil weird but he will not leave his dog at home!
2007-10-05 08:43:38 · update #1
oh...and I have already mentioned it to her and she kind of blew it off. The most she said was eww gross.
2007-10-05 08:45:06 · update #2
One way to check for fleas is to put a low pan of water under a light source and leave it overnight. People used to use a candle in a pie tin but if you have a desk lamp that would be better to use. Put a drop or two of dish soap in the water and turn out all the other room lights. The fleas will leap towards the desk lamp, land in the water and drown. You can then prove whether or not you have a flea infestation.
You can get carpet treatments at most pet stores. I started using those for fleas and they seem to work better for me than spays or bug bombs.
There are several methods your dad could use to control fleas on the dog and it's important for everyone's health (including the dog's) that he does so.
2007-10-05 12:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by Critter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your sister again. Try to do it during a time in which your sister has time to discuss the issue. Heck, if you can catch a flea in a cup and present it to her. Just calmly tell your sister that you don't enjoy being bitten by fleas plus you are concerned about it being transported home and biting your young child. Plus, it wouldn't hurt to add in that if you can feel them customers may also feel or see them which doesn't do well for your sister's business reputation.
If this doesn't work then bring it to your father's attention. Since he loves the do try to be sensitive about it. Maybe he doesn't realize the dog has fleas and will take care of the situation once it's brought to his attention.
If your daughter has small red bumps on her body then chances are the fleas have been transported back to your home. Look online or ask your doctor what you can do to remedy this situation. You will probably have to do the same at work.
2007-10-05 09:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by Lwood 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sexxilexy, this is your clan so there should be no problem asking your dad if his dog has fleas. If he answers yes then ask him to leave his dog at home and inform your sister (boss) also. God lady this is not a harassment or other important issue and I'm certain your dad wouldn't want you bringing fleas home to his grandson and be the one responsible for it. Talk it out with both of them and hopefully your needs can be accommodated and that itch you have will disappear. Best of luck and remember to not be scared of family as they are always there for you, through good and bad times.
2007-10-05 08:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your dad only works a couple days a month, maybe the kindest thing to do would be go to the nearest feed store or farm supply and buy him some advantage, frontline, etc. to control the fleas. These are easy to use. If you're getting bit ,so is dad. Some people need to have their pets with them, so they endure. These type of products not only kill fleas but they drive them out of the area that the pet is in.
For your own defense, you could take vitamin B complex, that is what I used in Texas for the mosquitos there. It works!
Another old remedy, for you, is to eat garlic. Both of these methods make your blood unpalatable to bugs. Good luck!
2007-10-05 08:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just say it really calmly. This is actually something that you should tell them if you care about their well being and the well being of your dad's dog. Tell them that you found a flea on your foot, and you want to make sure that it didn't come from the dog, and if i did you want it taken care of so it doesn't get worse. But voice tone is the most important thing. Sound like you're worried about them, and not upset with them.
2007-10-05 08:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by rockran 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let your sister know you're getting bit by fleas at work. She'll probably be glad you pointed it out to her.
You probably don't have them at your home but the bites can itch for quite a while. Good luck.
2007-10-05 08:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by katydid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell your sis that you found a flea on your foot, that you get itchy at work, and you think there are fleas around the work area, and ask her what she thinks she should do
ask your dad to check the dog for fleas
2007-10-05 08:35:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 05:19:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋