what do I do????

[pepe mint]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

She ate garlic? I think that's toxic to dogs. I hope you get the fleas out. I am always worried that mine will get fleas from somewhere and I am always checking them. Are they hard to see?

i've never heard that garlic was toxic....a lot of people recommend giving garlic. i know brewers yeast has garlic in it for flea deterrent and i give my dogs brewers yeast daily (not for that purpose but more for their skin and coat)

[sweetr72]

Found this on a website...

NO, it is not safe to give your dog garlic to eat. Garlic is frequently suggested as a home remedy for flea problems, and this is an example of traditional wisdom being dangerously wrong. Dogs should never be given garlic or people food that has been cooked in garlic. This is for the same reason that dogs should not eat onions (although onions are more toxic) - garlic contains chemicals that kill and damages the dog's red blood cells, and it can cause canine anemia, a serious blood illness. The symptoms of anemia include vomiting, diarrhea, and red colored urine.

Dogs are a little more likely to get poisoned by garlic because they can be big enough and aggressive enough to eat large amounts of it. You should keep any containers of it well away from your dogs. If you have been feeding your dog garlic, or any food that is cooked in it, stop. Generally the damage is not permanent, because if you stop giving it to your dog its body will be able to return to producing a normal red blood cell count. However, if you see the dog acting sick or displaying symptoms of anemia, you should take it to the vet. Garlic is less toxic than some other foods, so a dog is not likely to have been poisoned if you have only been giving it small amounts, but you should err on the safe side and watch your dog for a week or so to make sure it seems healthy.

You can find examples of safe, natural home remedies for fleas on this page that will not hurt your dog.

[mizzwanned]

Originally Posted by sweetr72

Found this on a website...

NO, it is not safe to give your dog garlic to eat. Garlic is frequently suggested as a home remedy for flea problems, and this is an example of traditional wisdom being dangerously wrong. Dogs should never be given garlic or people food that has been cooked in garlic. This is for the same reason that dogs should not eat onions (although onions are more toxic) - garlic contains chemicals that kill and damages the dog's red blood cells, and it can cause canine anemia, a serious blood illness. The symptoms of anemia include vomiting, diarrhea, and red colored urine.

Dogs are a little more likely to get poisoned by garlic because they can be big enough and aggressive enough to eat large amounts of it. You should keep any containers of it well away from your dogs. If you have been feeding your dog garlic, or any food that is cooked in it, stop. Generally the damage is not permanent, because if you stop giving it to your dog its body will be able to return to producing a normal red blood cell count. However, if you see the dog acting sick or displaying symptoms of anemia, you should take it to the vet. Garlic is less toxic than some other foods, so a dog is not likely to have been poisoned if you have only been giving it small amounts, but you should err on the safe side and watch your dog for a week or so to make sure it seems healthy.

You can find examples of safe, natural home remedies for fleas on this page that will not hurt your dog.

Yea I have read it somewhere here on YT. It was on the list as to what they shouldn't eat, garlic and onions were the ones i've heard about the most and chocolate. I have heard garlic is good to get rid of fleas but i thought it was to be used on the coat or something like that. Srry if im wrong, i just got my info from YT

[daisysis]

Originally Posted by veguroev

Petco sales Advantage at least the one by me. You don't need a prescription for Advantage and gets rid off the fleas and the eggs. Frontline is more expensive as well as the other flea products, and you do need a prescription for those I believe.

Yes you can get this at any pet store I have
I am trying Bio Spot right now it is much cheaper
But I would suggest frontline for now because you already have those nasty critters... those fleas will be gone POW SAP BAMG

[Sir Max]

Originally Posted by Luckyone

Skin So Soft by Avon works wonders too.

I use the Skin-So-Soft with bug guard. My rott who stays outside 24/7 has never had a flea and we live out in the country.

[RowdysMom]

That is great information to know! Thanks!!!

[pepe mint]

well, today i went and got frontline. how long does it take for this stuff to kill the fleas on her? because it has been on her since about 9am and here we are at 6pm and i still saw a flea. i know these suckers reproduce FAST so i am a little worried and very scared of an infestation. I have been cleaning like a mad woman trying to make sure the house is not swarmed with them. she has had 3 baths since Friday. I am not bathing her for a while because I put this on her but I can't help but wonder if it is really going to work

[tegamom1]

I use Frontline, but, it does seem to work slowly. My husband found Sentry Natural Defense for fleas ant ticks at Petsmart. It has pepermint oil, cinnamon oil, lemon grass oil, clove and thyme oil. Spice scent...Personally I hate the smell, but I can certainly understand how it would get rid of those pesky little critters. It works quickly, thank goodness, cause I'm washing it off tomorrow!