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cariblonde · 11-28-2007, 11:43 AM

Gizzie has Fleas

She takes the sentinel heartworm/flea pill but i guess it didnt work I notices her scratching and i saw them on her.. She is allergic to the topical stuff like biospot i bought her a flea shampoo but i'm scared to use a lot of it so i only used 1 little drop and she started whining so i rinsed it off what can i do before these things get all in my carpet and bed

Ellie May · 11-28-2007, 11:46 AM

Give her a bath in original Dawn dish soap.

yougetthesmiles · 11-28-2007, 11:48 AM

Here is a site I found on Flea Prevention.

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/01/010305a.cfm

yougetthesmiles · 11-28-2007, 11:52 AM

found something else:

Natural Ways for Getting Rid of Dog Fleas
If you're leery of using chemical products on your dog or home, there are a number of plant-, vitamin-, and herbal-based natural flea treatments available. Adding garlic or brewer's yeast to a dog's food has long been thought to help keep fleas from alighting and biting. Since both are ordinary food products and not harmful to dogs, there's really nothing to lose by giving them a try. Herbal flea collars and powders are also popular and widely available.

Eucalyptus, fennel, rosemary, rue, wormwood, and yellow dock all seem to act as flea repellents. To make your own herbal flea powder, combine equal amounts of these herbs and mix them well. Sprinkle a small amount of the powder on your dog's coat and massage it in thoroughly, making sure to work it all the way down to the skin. You can also use a drop or two of the essential oils of eucalyptus and rosemary on a plain canvas or fabric-covered collar.

As with any flea collar, though, watch for signs of hair loss or skin irritation around the neck, and be careful that the dog doesn't chew on the collar. You can also buy ready-made herbal flea collars at pet supply and natural food stores.

PeanutPoohBear · 11-28-2007, 11:53 AM

I have heard of the DAWN thing some people swear by it

Yorkiekids · 11-28-2007, 12:30 PM

I've never used Dawn, but a lot of people on here have used it with great results.

kezza · 11-28-2007, 12:36 PM

Just tonight i had a flea on MY FACE!

It jumped off to god knows where...i was mortified! i have checked Pixie but can't see a thing..

I will frontline my Staffy but i'm worried about using it on lil pixie as i once got it from my vet for my last Yorkie and it made her very sick, she was vomiting all night!

PANAMA69 · 11-28-2007, 08:42 PM

Frontline plus

11-28-2007, 11:43 AM	#1
cariblonde Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 1,585	Fleas Gizzie has Fleas She takes the sentinel heartworm/flea pill but i guess it didnt work I notices her scratching and i saw them on her.. She is allergic to the topical stuff like biospot i bought her a flea shampoo but i'm scared to use a lot of it so i only used 1 little drop and she started whining so i rinsed it off what can i do before these things get all in my carpet and bed __________________ Proud Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club and in the end, its not the years in your life that count but the life in your years.... Abraham Lincoln

11-28-2007, 11:46 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Give her a bath in original Dawn dish soap. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-28-2007, 11:53 AM	#5
PeanutPoohBear Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently moving to Plano, IL Posts: 195	I have heard of the DAWN thing some people swear by it __________________ Yorkshire Terrier Club of Illinois ytci.org

11-28-2007, 12:30 PM	#6
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11-28-2007, 12:36 PM	#7
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	Just tonight i had a flea on MY FACE! It jumped off to god knows where...i was mortified! i have checked Pixie but can't see a thing.. I will frontline my Staffy but i'm worried about using it on lil pixie as i once got it from my vet for my last Yorkie and it made her very sick, she was vomiting all night! __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

11-28-2007, 11:48 AM	#3
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	Here is a site I found on Flea Prevention. http://www.stretcher.com/stories/01/010305a.cfm

11-28-2007, 11:52 AM	#4
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	found something else: Natural Ways for Getting Rid of Dog Fleas If you're leery of using chemical products on your dog or home, there are a number of plant-, vitamin-, and herbal-based natural flea treatments available. Adding garlic or brewer's yeast to a dog's food has long been thought to help keep fleas from alighting and biting. Since both are ordinary food products and not harmful to dogs, there's really nothing to lose by giving them a try. Herbal flea collars and powders are also popular and widely available. Eucalyptus, fennel, rosemary, rue, wormwood, and yellow dock all seem to act as flea repellents. To make your own herbal flea powder, combine equal amounts of these herbs and mix them well. Sprinkle a small amount of the powder on your dog's coat and massage it in thoroughly, making sure to work it all the way down to the skin. You can also use a drop or two of the essential oils of eucalyptus and rosemary on a plain canvas or fabric-covered collar. As with any flea collar, though, watch for signs of hair loss or skin irritation around the neck, and be careful that the dog doesn't chew on the collar. You can also buy ready-made herbal flea collars at pet supply and natural food stores.

11-28-2007, 08:42 PM	#8
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Frontline plus