how to get rid of fleas off of my dog and out of house?

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. 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.

Answer 2

Get some flea killing/prevention drops from your local vet - mine cost about $15.00 and worked great!
Then (that night) sprinkle your carpet and furniture with Borax (it's a powder that comes in a box in the detergent isle). This kills fleas and the flea larva. The next morning vacuum the floors and furniture.
Works wonders!

Answer 3

Treatments from a vet, NOT a pet store - no shampoos or powders or flea collars because they don't work. And definitely no store-bought spot-ons, because many are dangerous!

Get some Frontline, or Advantage or Revolution from your vets, and a proper house spray.

Chalice

Answer 4

Use Frontline Plus on your dog. It actually sinks into the skin and stays there for a long time. Go to Petco or Petsmart and find powder to sprinkle around the house. After you sprinkle the powder on the carpet, and on your dog's bed, vacuum it all up. It's nontoxic to dogs.

Answer 5

Start a traveling circus..lol
I would call an exterminator, I would give my dog a flea bath, I would put front line on my dog as directed on the package.

Answer 6

I once had to do this the only answer is call the exterminaltor. takes an hour and make sure you get the dog to a vet

Answer 7

Hi,I just went through this.1,Give animal bath with dawn dishsoap.2,Wash all linnen,blankets in hot water.3,Release flea bombs in every room in house.(make sure all covers and cushons are removed).4,Apply advantage following the dogs spine all the way to the rump from the center of skull.5,Mow grass at lowest level where dog spends time outside.I promise this will work the first time.It took me years to get it right.Get bombs at wallmart,ADVANTAGE at vets(15 dollars),bombs 4 dollars apiece. total cost,arount $25.

Answer 8

i used advantage on my dogs and I havn't seen a flea yet

Answer 9

call up your vet