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10-06-2007, 09:43 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dingmans ferry
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| Help !!!! Fleas I just noticed a flea on Teddy. He has frontline (just put it on about a week ago), but here's my problem. He just got neutered. I can't bathe him until his vet recheck, so I can't give him a flea bath. does anyone have any "home remedies" to get rid of the little buggers that doesn't involve him being bathed ? I know I have to wash / vaccuum everything, and I got flea spray for the furniture, etc.... but it will all be for nothing if I can' kill them on Teddy. I also need it to work on cats, I'm sure if Teddy has them, then Misty does too
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10-06-2007, 09:49 AM | #2 |
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| There's a pill called Capstar that is available at veterinarians. It will kill every flea on an animal in a very short time-- about 20 minutes usually-- which makes it cheaper and more effective than a flea bath.
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10-06-2007, 10:08 AM | #3 |
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| Flee Products Hi, Flees can be a big problem! There are a few good products that you can buy from your vet. I use the pills for flees and heart worms. There is also a liquid (just a drop) that you can put on the back of the neck, for cats and dog. I have used both before (not at the same time).. Each of these products you use once a month. They work great and are better then a flee bath.
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10-06-2007, 10:12 AM | #4 |
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| Im also looking for a "home remedy" for a nursing cat...but have yet to find anything...hopefully someone has some insight.. Dawn |
10-06-2007, 10:15 AM | #5 |
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| Another vote for Capstar although it only works for 24 hours. Hopefully it was just a random flea and you wont see anymore. I saw one on Spike a few weeks ago and never found another one on any of my three.
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10-06-2007, 10:16 AM | #6 |
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| Have you tried bathing her in Dawn dishsoap? I've heard that does the trick but haven't tried it.
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10-06-2007, 10:19 AM | #7 |
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| I think flower would litterly rip me apart if I tried to bathe her..believe me Ive thought about it but with her only coming to our home 3 weeks ago she still dosent have full trust and Im positive she has never had a bath before..so I am hoping to find something that will work...do flea collars work these days?? Back in the day it was nothing more than an expensive collar that did nothing lol... Dawn |
10-06-2007, 10:28 AM | #8 | |
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10-06-2007, 11:24 AM | #9 |
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| I'd go to the vet and get the Capster. Sounds like a good product.
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10-06-2007, 12:24 PM | #10 |
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| He's already on frontline (the drops) and it has worked right up until now. There is definitely more than one. I cant try the dawn because he just got neutered and isn't allowed to be bathed at all yet. I thought i read something about lavendar - has anyone tried that?
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10-06-2007, 02:00 PM | #11 |
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| Herbal Remedies What a coincidence, I am reading "Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats" and just read this chapter about 2 days ago, here are a couple of things he recommends. Herbal Flea Powder: Combine one part each of as many of these powdered herbs as you can find: eucalyptus, rosemary, fennel, yellow duck, wormwood, and rue. Put the mixture in a shaker-top jar. Apply the powder sparingly to your pet's coat by brushing backward with your hand or comb and sprinkling it into the base of the hairs, especially on the neck, back and belly. To combat severe infestations, use several times a week. Afterward, put your animal friend outside for a while so the disgruntled tenants vacate in the yard and not in your house. Natural Skin Tonic: The animal herbalist Juliette de Bairacli-Levy recommends this lemon skin tonic, which many of his clients use on their pets for a general skin toner, parasite repellent, and treatment for mange. Thinly slice a whole lemon, including the peel. Add it to 1 pint of near-boiling water and let it steep overnight. The next day, sponge the solution onto your pet's skin and let it dry. You can use this daily for severe skin problems involving fleas. It is a source of natural flea-killing substances such as d-limonene and other healing ingredients found in the whole lemon. I'm interested to know if any of these work. Good Luck! |
10-06-2007, 04:54 PM | #12 |
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| I've used Frontline for years, but for some reason it didn't work this summer. I switched to Advantage for my cats and K9 Advantix for Lady and it killed the adult fleas, but I was still finding fleas on them. It doesn't take long for eggs to get into your carpet as one female can lay 50 eggs a day. You have to treat your house, too. I finally used a carpet powder and that worked. Adams is the only one that works for me. The fleas have been horrible this year because of the drought. |
10-06-2007, 07:49 PM | #13 |
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| electronic & all natural choices I've used electronic pest controls in my house for years. Started using them after I had a bad infestation with some previous furbabies. They have worked great for me -- up until recently, I'm thinking they probably need replacing like smoke alarms. They are suppose to help control everything from fleas to mice. And I have had cats in the house with no problem: here's a link to the type of things I'm taking about: http://www.safehomeproducts.com/shp2...st-control.asp And From their website: Fleas, ticks and flies do not hear, but ultrasonic vibrations apparently put pressure on their nervous systems, causing immobility. About Fleas: Fleas are an awesome adversary. Pets are primarily responsible for flea infestations, since fleas live on your pet, in their bedding, carpets and furniture and in the summer, your lawns. Fleas reach maturity in less than 3 months. They are most active in warm weather and climates. They can live several weeks without food and a pair of mating fleas can have several hundred thousand offspring in just nine months. Fleas communicate by using high frequency sound to stake out territorial boundaries. Weitech Pest Repellers effectively jam those communications causing catalepsy or disorientation. They will drop off pets and bury themselves in carpets where they will eventually die. Vacuum carpets often. Put moth balls or flea powder in the vacuum bag to kill vacuumed up fleas. Use these pest repellers when grooming your pet for added flea control. Allow four weeks for results. Place unit(s) 1-6 feet above floor level in rooms where pets spend most of their time. Continually use Weitech Pest Repellers to control fleas. Also, found this: The 3-Step Plan to Natural Flea Control http://www.allthebestpetcare.com/han..._Flea_Plan.pdf
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