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Dawn125 · 03-31-2006, 06:58 AM

I can't imagine getting fleas from going to the groomer. I work in a dog grooming facility and we see maybe 20-25 dogs per day. Of those we get maybe 2-3 with fleas and those are immediately bathed with flea shampoo. No two dogs ever come in contact with each other. Dogs are housed in stainless steel dog crates with a new clean towel per dog under them and wiped down between dogs. My own two yorkies often come to work with me for the day and neither has ever gotten fleas. I have never used any flea medication on either dog. I would probably use advantage if I needed to but they just never get fleas. I think once a yard or house gets infested it is a hard problem to tackle but so far I haven't had that problem (now ants....I got lots of those!) I have a good friend who's dogs and cats are always getting fleas. I have been in her house and had fleas jump on me from her couch. Her house is clean but apparently she does have a flea infestation issue.

Anyway, if your dog is comming home from the groomers with fleas...that's not right and you should talk to them about it. Ask for a tour. Check out the facility and see if maybe they have the dogs in a common area (bad idea) or if they are using dog beds in the crates that could be infested with fleas.

One other thing, if you do see a flea on your dog (and remember there is no such thing as just one flea) and don't have a flea shampoo on hand you can wash him in diluted Dawn dishwashing liquid. Just suds him up and let it sit on him for a minute, rinse well and then rewash with your regular shampoo and conditioner. Don't do it all the time because the Dawn detergent tends to dry the skin a bit but it is fine for the occasional flea bath. It works! Be carefull not to get it in the dogs eyes though.

03-31-2006, 06:58 AM	#19
Dawn125 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 445	I can't imagine getting fleas from going to the groomer. I work in a dog grooming facility and we see maybe 20-25 dogs per day. Of those we get maybe 2-3 with fleas and those are immediately bathed with flea shampoo. No two dogs ever come in contact with each other. Dogs are housed in stainless steel dog crates with a new clean towel per dog under them and wiped down between dogs. My own two yorkies often come to work with me for the day and neither has ever gotten fleas. I have never used any flea medication on either dog. I would probably use advantage if I needed to but they just never get fleas. I think once a yard or house gets infested it is a hard problem to tackle but so far I haven't had that problem (now ants....I got lots of those!) I have a good friend who's dogs and cats are always getting fleas. I have been in her house and had fleas jump on me from her couch. Her house is clean but apparently she does have a flea infestation issue. Anyway, if your dog is comming home from the groomers with fleas...that's not right and you should talk to them about it. Ask for a tour. Check out the facility and see if maybe they have the dogs in a common area (bad idea) or if they are using dog beds in the crates that could be infested with fleas. One other thing, if you do see a flea on your dog (and remember there is no such thing as just one flea) and don't have a flea shampoo on hand you can wash him in diluted Dawn dishwashing liquid. Just suds him up and let it sit on him for a minute, rinse well and then rewash with your regular shampoo and conditioner. Don't do it all the time because the Dawn detergent tends to dry the skin a bit but it is fine for the occasional flea bath. It works! Be carefull not to get it in the dogs eyes though. __________________ Dawn (Brandy & Titan's mom)