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taxlady · 06-24-2012, 03:01 PM

Yes I know, fleas, bane of our existence and here in So Cal it's a year around fight and this time of the year even more so it seems.

OK I use the advantage II flea/tick/heart worm, we tried the comfortus, couldn't get the pill down or even the crushed meds eaten, I think we have tried most every brand on the market. Except the collar which I don't think works. SO anyway went to the vet for more advise, best place right? Her comment " your bathing the dog too much and washing off the flea protection".

OK Sprocket gets a bath about 7-10 days, hypoallergenic shampoo, no conditioner. I THOUGHT THE FLEA STUFF WAS WATER PROOF. BUT she has a shampoo recommended by the manufacturer of flea stuff shown not to wash off the meds "as much" to me sounds like a come on. Otherwise my options are more meds, just a regular dose of flea meds in between the flea/heart worm one, which is not good, less washing and a stinky dog, or fleas on my dog and in my house, also not good. Thoughts, ideas, anything?

msyorktown · 06-24-2012, 03:10 PM

bumping!!

BLowry · 06-24-2012, 05:25 PM

I use peppermint oil (essential oil) mixed with water...I also read lemongrass oil will do the same thing...also repels ticks. 1 cup of water and 15-20 drops oil...mix in spray bottle...wet paper towel and wipe it all over the dog...avoid eyes. where this is not a chemical it has to be applied every couple of days...but its better than using chemicals....and it works! can also be used on people to keep mosquito's away

LovinOurYorkies · 06-24-2012, 06:02 PM

I use 1/2 tube of K9Advantix II on each of my girls every 30 days and do not bath them within three days of application. It repels bugwuggies. I also use Vets Best Flea and Tick spray on their bedding, carpets, furniture, etc. (It can be used on the dogs alone, or in addition to topicals).

tkelly · 06-24-2012, 07:42 PM

Add some garlic powder to the food. Fleas hate it!

capt_noonie · 06-24-2012, 11:10 PM

We had a huge flea problem the last few weeks. Got comfortis and haven't had a problem since. We put the pill in some coconut oil. Didn't even know it was there! now I'm giving Zyrtec in the coconut oil. Easy peazy.

06-24-2012, 03:01 PM	#1
taxlady Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern,CA, Posts: 247	Fleas Yes I know, fleas, bane of our existence and here in So Cal it's a year around fight and this time of the year even more so it seems. OK I use the advantage II flea/tick/heart worm, we tried the comfortus, couldn't get the pill down or even the crushed meds eaten, I think we have tried most every brand on the market. Except the collar which I don't think works. SO anyway went to the vet for more advise, best place right? Her comment " your bathing the dog too much and washing off the flea protection". OK Sprocket gets a bath about 7-10 days, hypoallergenic shampoo, no conditioner. I THOUGHT THE FLEA STUFF WAS WATER PROOF. BUT she has a shampoo recommended by the manufacturer of flea stuff shown not to wash off the meds "as much" to me sounds like a come on. Otherwise my options are more meds, just a regular dose of flea meds in between the flea/heart worm one, which is not good, less washing and a stinky dog, or fleas on my dog and in my house, also not good. Thoughts, ideas, anything? __________________ Sprockets Guardian and personal slave.

06-24-2012, 03:10 PM	#2
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	bumping!! __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

06-24-2012, 05:25 PM	#3
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I use peppermint oil (essential oil) mixed with water...I also read lemongrass oil will do the same thing...also repels ticks. 1 cup of water and 15-20 drops oil...mix in spray bottle...wet paper towel and wipe it all over the dog...avoid eyes. where this is not a chemical it has to be applied every couple of days...but its better than using chemicals....and it works! can also be used on people to keep mosquito's away __________________ Brenda

06-24-2012, 06:02 PM	#4
LovinOurYorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MS Posts: 638	I use 1/2 tube of K9Advantix II on each of my girls every 30 days and do not bath them within three days of application. It repels bugwuggies. I also use Vets Best Flea and Tick spray on their bedding, carpets, furniture, etc. (It can be used on the dogs alone, or in addition to topicals). __________________ Tracy Tillie & Bella Tanna DD DS DH

06-24-2012, 11:10 PM	#6
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	We had a huge flea problem the last few weeks. Got comfortis and haven't had a problem since. We put the pill in some coconut oil. Didn't even know it was there! now I'm giving Zyrtec in the coconut oil. Easy peazy. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

06-24-2012, 07:42 PM	#5
tkelly Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: manchester tn Posts: 51	Add some garlic powder to the food. Fleas hate it!