okay my dogs have fleas (we forgot to put there flea n' tick stuff on ontime) so..i was wondering if i give them a flea and tick bath and then when their coats are dry i apply there flea and tick meds will this cause some weird reaction because theres extra meds on from the shampoo. plz answer me i hate seeing my dogs scratching all the time. thank you.
2007-11-13 07:51:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well first off try all natural without using pesticides. Diatamaceous Earth is wonderful, mix some in equal parts with baby powder and sprinkle it on them. It actually smothers the fleas and it is alllllll safe. It is always best to wait bout 2 days before you put Frontline or whatever on them since the oils in the skin are depleted after shampooing. Also try Oatmeal shampoo for the skin irritation. Good luck fighting the fleas.
2007-11-13 07:59:54 · answer #1 · answered by doggyfan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I highly doubt it since the shampoo is for flea/ticks and no bed bugs, but it couldn't hurt to take the dog to the groomers for a flea/tick dip and a good thorough cleaning which they can offer you. Make sure that you get rid of your bed and couches, etc. because from what I've experienced with a client who had them, even with treatments... sometimes they can survive and will stay in couches and bedding. Bed bugs are nasty little buggers. I feel soo bad for you, good luck and I hope the process is quick, easy, and cost effective for you.
2016-05-23 00:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give the bath!! Flea shampoo doesn't work, don't waste your time. Just get some more of their usual stuff - and I hope it's vet stuff, not useless pet store stuff.
If you bath, you can NOT apply a spot-on for 48 hours - it's not that it'll cause a reaction, it's that the spot-on can't work if you bath first. So don't waste time bathing.
Chalice
2007-11-13 08:17:54 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋