How can I get rid of fleas? I've tried everything?

Question

nothing works on my little pup.

Answer 1

You need Advantage or Frontline, a medication you apply to the skin of the animal once a month. This kills the fleas when they bite the animals, but does not harm you or your pet. You can get it in some of the better pet stores and animal supply stores. It's easier to get it from your vet though.
Don't waste your money on collars or sprays. They don't work.
Also, don't use any of the cheaper topical flea applications, like Bio spot, Hartz, or any of the ones you will find in places like Wall Mart, grocery stores, and Pet Co. These have been linked to a multitude of toxic affects on pets. I speak from experience. It's much cheaper to pay extra for the Advantage/Frontline, than to end up in the emergency room with a pet with liver failure.
Bombing your house is toxic to you, your pets, and the environment. It also costs a lot, and doesn't always work.
Because your puppy is inside/outside, you will need to apply Advantage/Frontline every month, unless you live in an area that has cold winters, in which case, once you've gotten rid of the initial fleas, you shouldn't have to apply in the winter.
Keep in mind that flea eggs can lie dormant for a very long time, so you really need to continue Advantage/Frontline for at least 3 months to get rid of the infestation. You will notice a drastic change right away, and after a week or so, you probably won't notice any fleas at all.

Answer 2

Did you "try" a professional exterminator? Prescription flea product from your vet? The over the counter stuff doesn't work, plus it's quite dangerous. Treating the animals and indoors doesn't do a good deal of good if they go outside and get infested again. Have your home AND yard treated by a professional. While they're doing that, take the critters to the vet and have them treated with a GOOD flea product like Advantage, Advantix, Revolution, or Frontline, and possibly given a dose of Capstar as well. When you can get back in the house, have your carpets steam cleaned, and wash ALL bedding (yours and the dogs), rugs, etc. in hot water.

Answer 3

What have you used exactly? Pet store treatments don't work.

If the pup is older than 8 weeks of age, he can have any of the veterinary spot-ons like Frontline or Revolution. If not, he can have the spray version of Frontline, which can be used on pups from 2 days of age. Get flea treatment from a vet, not a pet store. And Dawn dish soap does not get rid of fleas by the way.

Chalice

Answer 4

Take your pup to the vet and let them do a dip to get rid of the fleas, and at the same time if you have any carpeting in your home, sprinkle down flea powder, and get your carpet cleaned - also apply frontline or something similar once the dog is home. Don't get your dog cleaned and bring it back into the original home where fleas may be w/out first getting rid of the underlying problem.

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Answer 5

well their most likely around ur house by now so u might want to get that powder and put it on the floor for an hour but make sure ur pup is out side or sum where where there is non of it, then vacum it up put a plate of water on the floor at nite ( make sure the dog is in a room with da doors shut so he don't drink da water) put a lite over da water so dat it shine on it and the fles will jump right in thinking its some thing it's not. and as far as ur pup!!! take him a bath and leave da soap on him for 3min no longer then that and wash it off and do it again and do it the folowing week too k? yes seems like a lot to do but pets are a big responsibility!!! good luck!!

Answer 6

Fleas have a VERY fast and prolific reproductive cycle that's less than 30 days long. You can treat and re-treat your pet, but if you haven't treated your home, furniture and pet's bedding, then you're only ridding the pet of fleas temporarily. Puppies under 6 weeks should be treated w/different flea products than adult dogs as it can be toxic to them, so check w/ your local vet. As far as treating your home:

1. Buy vet recommended home foggers and follow the directions EXACTLY.
2. Vacuum your entire home prior to and immediately following fogging.
3. Remove and launder all bedding, linens, furniture slip covers, etc. that the puppy has come into contact with. Use the hottest water temperature possible to kill off flea eggs that can be attached.
4. Use a perimeter treatment in your yard and around the foundation to prevent further infestation.

**Fleas are REALLY hard to get rid of once you have a bad infestation of them. You REALLY have to work at it to keep them at bay, but it CAN be done with the proper products and attention.

Answer 7

Try a natural cure like borax and salt in your home. Sprinkle it on your floor for a few days and allow it to sit. The courseness of these powders srape off the waxy shell on a fleas body which will eventually dehydrate the flea and die.

You can also steep lemons and then put it into a spray bottle and give a few squirts on the back of your dog's main on a frequent basis.

Both methods are natural and work well. I got this info from a book full of natural remedies from http://www.fleafreeze.com

Answer 8

If you have a small pup, too young for the topical meds like Frontline, talk to your vet about Capstar. It's all you can really use on a very young puppy for fleas.

Answer 9

The safest,cheapest and highly effective method of getting rid of fleas is to use a mixture of boric acid and salt. The powder should be sprayed on carpets, bedding and areas frequented by your pet.

Answer 10

Fleas are HORRIBLE!!! I hate them. I have had to deal with this problem so many times. I found some links on an all natural website. I will send you the links I have used these remedies myself and they totally work. The best part is they are safe for our furry friends. Good luck with the pests.
PEACE
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