Just a thought - I live in South Florida - where fleas are rampant year round. I live in a pretty wooded area with lots of rabbits disseminating their fleas as well! We go to dog parks and beaches too.
I have never had a flea infestation.
I don't use any preventative other then some essential oils and tea tree oil in the dog's shampoo. Don't worry, we aren't the luckiest people in the world! I have found a few fleas here and there - I pop the dogs right into the bath tub and all the sheets into the washer and use a borax powder on all the carpets.
B/C fleas are a parasite, they look for hosts that have run down immune systems. The best flea preventative is a holistic diet. I totally understand using chemical preventative, but I would also advise you to look into a raw diet for your pets. I just want to share what has worked for me and I hate the thought of your babies sufferring!
One more thought - my vet reccomends sentinal plus for dogs with infestations because i think it kills biting fleas and stops the buggers from breeding.
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