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Originally Posted by Ellie May  No need to go get Dawn if you used another kind..
Also no need to try to get an appt today.
I'd really avoid anything you could get at a petstore for fleas unless your vet also sells it. Do they have any Frontline or Advantage products OTC over there? If they don't and you are up for crossing the border today, a few stores here carry it (Meijer, Petsmart, etc.). I don't trust any flea shampoos on mine. Not only do I think most are just too toxic, but they tend to just be adulticides (kill the adults onle - which Dawn should be doing).
Yes, her bedding needed to be washed, but so does yours and any other washable thing in the house.. Pay special attention to carpets. Vacuum constantly. I like boric acid (sprinkle on carpets and then vacuum them), but it is toxic. I also put some in the vacuum cleaner so the fleas can't escape.
If you are sure they are fleas and the bites start to heal, then you don't need to see the vet. Hydrocortisone can be used topically if you can stop her from licking the area (e-collar, onesie). |
Thanks Crystal- I'll skip Petsmart then. I really didn't want to use the shampoo as I could only imagine it is full of chemicals.
I am almost positive we cna't get Frontline or Advantage here OTC- but I will try today- otherwise I'll wait until Tuesday and go get some from our vet.
We have boric acid (had major ant issues) but if it is toxic we'll probably skip that. I just vaccumed again (did it last night) and am going to go throw a load of wash in- I think my washing machine has been running 24/7. What a disaster- lesson learned!
Thanks for the info. I was in a complete panic last night. I did a very good once over on her- I can't find a single flea or flea dirt and her scratching has gone way down so I hope I caught it earlY!