i took my dog to the groomer today and they said she has fleas, is it possible that she could have spreaded them to my carpet my family and my other pets? and what should i do to treat the fleas on her , my carpet ,and me?
2007-10-24 08:41:50 · 5 answers · asked by ☆☃❀ ~♥~♪ tigger bitten ♪~♥~ ❀☃☆ 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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. I WOULD NOT put any chemical in the vacuum bag or catch container, other than a flea collar. It is too dangerous to risk the vacuum accidentally spreading that chemical through the air. 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.
2007-10-24 08:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's very likely they're now in your house as well; this is where fleas tend to live and breed
Get some treatment from a vet. You need Frontline or Revolution or Advantage for your dog, and a spray for your house. You do need to treat ALL of your animals. Don't get suckered into trying pet shop stuff because it doesn't work. Pet stores aren't licensed to sell the proper chemicals for flea treatment - anything you find in store is just going to be a basic pesticide that you can't expect to work.
Chalice
2007-10-25 15:04:05 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They may be in your carpets and other pets. They may bite you but won't infest you. Treat all your pets with Frontline Plus or Advantage every month and the flea problem will go away. Nothing else works as well.
2007-10-24 15:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, treat all of your pets with frontline or similar. Don't worry about anything else unless it appears you have flea infestation in your home.
2007-10-24 16:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use frontline on dog and on carpet
2007-10-24 15:45:26 · answer #5 · answered by julien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋