My puppy will be under 11 pounds when I get him, which is the minimum weight to use Frontline, so what can I do to control fleas on him, other than just a bath ?
2007-11-14 03:29:08 · 9 answers · asked by K B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i used to wash my dogs (when i had them) in a dog shampoo, then put a few drops of tea tree oil in a bucket of water. i would tip that bucket on them, making sure i concentrated on the major flea infested areas.
because you can't wash your dog as often as you need to apply this oil, i would put a few light dabs of oil on them witha cotton bud between washes...
seemed to work for me!
2007-11-14 03:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ҡʁɨᶑῳᴲᴎ ® 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't necessarily a "natural" remedy, but it's a lot safer than Frontline or Advantix and can be used on dogs and cats that are 0-10 lbs. The only thing (and I mean ONLY) that has worked for me is combination Program pills and Capstar pills (note that both are taken internally, I believe that contributes to the success of this method). The Program is given orally once a month and it inhibits growth of flea eggs so that they cannot develop and die. The Capstar is only given a few times when the outbreak first begins and merely kills adult fleas.
Also, wash your dog(s) frequently with Ivory dish soap! It kills the fleas just as effectively and even more so than other products and does not contain ANY pesticides (obviously) which are very dangerous to both humans and animals.
The monthly Program pills will prevent any further outbreaks.
This is a very safe method as both the Capstar and the Program are not harmful to pets OR people, unlike the pesticide ridden topical spot treatments. They don't even work half the time anyway!
2007-11-14 03:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by Clee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunently home remedies are pretty useless. The reason why is b/c it takes more then just giving your dog a bath or spraying the carpets to get rid of fleas. It's a long process that takes about 3-4 months.
One flea can lay 40-50 eggs after feeding off your dog and with in 60 days that one flea can be responsible for 20 000 fleas. Which makes it hard to get the environment flea free.
The best ways to get rid of fleas is to use the meds that the vet has..Which are advantage, program and revolution
2007-11-14 04:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by pierced_chick123 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it, but I have tried just about everything with little success.
Shampoos that are not made for dogs do not balance with their skin pH. Don't use them. They cause more harm than good. And do NOT bathe a dog often. Causes other skin problems.
For a young dog, you can comb the fleas out as described in a previous post. The brewer's years/garlic is not only not successfully tested, the garlic is questionable. There are vets that say okay to garlic and others not.
You can use HUMAN GRADE diatomaceous earth in the yard, but it seems to only work in the shady spots. This will help with fleas... but it leaves the sunny spots uncovered. pesticides in the yard... well, they are generally loaded with known carcinogens and I just don't like that idea at all.
Everyone, I think, struggled through the past 50 years with fleas and until the topicals were developed, and later Capstar, it was nearly futile.
For a small, young dog, removing them 2x/day by hand (comb with soap) would be my recommendation. Likewise for kittens.
2007-11-14 04:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by cany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use the spray Frontline instead of the spot-on. This is safe for use on puppies from 2 days of age.
Bathing will not deal with fleas. It will only wash off current ones, so don't bother. Bathing is for getting dirt off dogs, not fleas! Every one on here is going to tell you to bath in various different things, because no one seems to have heard of Frontline spray - which is weird, because it's been around longer than the spot-on!
Chalice
2007-11-14 08:46:30 · answer #5 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first got my puppy I used a flea comb on him daily dipped in soapy water if any fleas were found. they can't break the surface tension of soapy water.
2007-11-14 03:37:32 · answer #6 · answered by maybe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural flea remedies dont work. Thats why frontline, advantage and capstar have been developed. Dont waste your money on over the counter products that dont work
2007-11-14 03:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by finniganwood05 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A small amount of garlic powder on their food is said to work wonders. Fleas don't like the taste of it and it'll come out in their skin to some degree.
2007-11-14 03:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sprinkle a little Brewer's yeast into his food. It's natural, and it works! Try getting it at a whole foods store .
2007-11-14 03:39:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best out there is frontline from your vet he will give you the proper dose for his size anything else is a waste of time and money
2007-11-14 03:32:40 · answer #10 · answered by Loreen W 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋