2007-11-10 03:22:58 · 8 answers · asked by Jenny L 2 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.
2007-11-10 04:09:41 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are a few things to consider here:
1) did you get the Frontline right on the skin of the animal? (it won't work if it gets all on the fur)
2) If you bathed the animal within 48 hours before or after applying Frontline spot-on, it can't work
3) Which spray did you use for the house? They aren't all great.
4) Frontline takes 24 hours to kill all fleas on the animal
Chalice
2007-11-12 17:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frontline just won't take care of the house..Wait a couple of weeks after the frontline was applied, then use Advantage. It will take care of the animals and the house. Takes about a for the animal, and a weeks for the house. All the bathing,spraying etc will not be needed.
2007-11-10 12:00:17 · answer #3 · answered by stulisa42 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we have had such a dry summer the fleas are really bad so it will take a little more to get rid of them. Use the frontline every month and spray the yard or use Severn dust the yards. you can also use a penny royal herb tea. Make it like you would drink it and keep it in their water. If you have a pregnant animal or one who will be getting pregnant DO NOT use the tea. If your animals are fixed and no more babies are expected it is OK, humans can also drink it and it does keep them from being bit by insects. getting rid of fleas can be costly, but your animals will thank you and once they are gone it will be easier to keep them gone. Winter will help the outside.
2007-11-10 11:42:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you used frontline and personally sprayed the house, I would call an exterminator.
When we moved into our house, we had fleas and couldn't get rid of them until the exterminator came.
Good luck!
2007-11-10 11:30:37 · answer #5 · answered by erintheperko 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we used frontline on our dog it takes some time but it worked good luck!
2007-11-10 11:28:17 · answer #6 · answered by LA 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can get flea shampoo and give your pet a flea bath or you can take your pet to the vet and have them did your pet in a flea tub thing
2007-11-10 11:34:46 · answer #7 · answered by chihuahuagrl0124 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you mean that YOU have fleas or your dog?
2007-11-10 11:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by Blondie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋