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LuvMySissy · 10-14-2007, 04:53 AM

Although it has been colder the past week in the Midwest, it isn't cold enough yet to kill off everything outside.

Get yourself a good shampoo - Minksheen, Buddy Wash and Shea Pet are just a few that contain essential oils that will repell fleas. If you don't like the idea of a topical flea protection, I use Sentinel (pill form) which is a Heartworm preventative as well. According to my vet, heartworm meds should be given year round even in areas of snow as the temps have varied so much the past several years that winter is no longer killing off things it used to!!!!

Your local pet store will also sell a "flea comb", usually kind-of small with very close together combs to rake out any fleas remaining after bathing. They aren't very expensive and can help you get them all off your baby. Watch for signs of fleas in the house as they can multiple extremely quick. Put on a pair of white socks and walk around carpeted areas. If you notice any on your socks, you'll need to treat the house to get rid of them. And, yes they bite humans too. They are similar to a mosquito bite.

scoobiedooiscoo · 10-14-2007, 05:30 AM

treat the dog with what you choose to but also vaccume all carpeting edges corners ect empty vaccume bags right awat or they can crawl bk out also there is a spray at the vet for carpets you can get. wash or steam clean everything you can in hot water.toys bedding ect.

Mountainwoman · 10-14-2007, 06:11 AM

You may want to have someone spray your yard too. The flea eggs will hatch and the next thing you know you have more fleas. I live above 7,000 feet elevation, so we don't have dog fleas here, which is soooooo wonderful! We do treat the babies if we are going to a flea area. Good luck with the flea problem. We lived at sea level before, and had a constant battle with fleas.

afrye06 · 10-14-2007, 03:34 PM

thanks for everyones advice...youve all been to helpful. i gave him a bath today with some stuff thats supposed to kill fleas then protect against them. i also vacuumed my apartment and my parents house put the powder stuff on the carpet and sprayed all the furniture. i washed the bedding too. so hopefully their all gone. i read on the internet where lemons are supposed to be a natural flea repellant. they said to boil a whole sliced lemon then let sit over night then put it onto their skin. im not sure if it will work but its worth trying. thanks again!

afrye06 · 10-14-2007, 03:37 PM

i forgot to say i dont have a yard at my apartment so thats not a problem and he doesnt go in my parents backyard so i think were all clear there too.

Ange · 10-14-2007, 03:49 PM

Make sure you emptied your vacume cleaner bags after vacuming!
I hope all the little buggies are gone now!

chestermama · 10-14-2007, 04:22 PM

I only use revolution on chester during the winter and I use a flea comb on him every nite, also I use some eculyptysus oil on him they do not like that, sorry spelling in wrong on that.

dakotama95 · 10-14-2007, 04:45 PM

I also use revolution and I have not seen any fleas on my dogs for over 13 years. I strongly recommend it because it also treats heartworm. I have used it every month of their lives and none of them have ever been sick from it. It does come in different strengths for their wieght. I live in the woods and there are a lot of wild animals that come into my yard at night so I want to make sure that my yorkies and Husky don't get anything from them .

I have had great luck with revoultion and would suggest that you get it. In the long run it will save you from having to use chemicals such as flea dip or flea shampoo on your pet and you will not have to worry about eggs in your carpet so much because it kills them too. (saves Alot of work) Hardwood floors the eggs will get down in the cracks and hatch. You don't have to bomb your house for infestation. ( more chemicals)

In the long run I just think it is much better. It has saved me on tons of work and extra expenses.

Rubybabysmom · 10-14-2007, 05:49 PM

not that you want to hear this but my vet said if you see 1 flea then there are 99 others that you cannot see

afrye06 · 10-15-2007, 04:02 PM

im pretty sure i saw another flea on him tonight. im mad i worked so hard cleaning everywhere yesterday. and make matters worse this spray i got has left a greasy film all over everywhere its rele gross lol.
would i need to get revolution from the vet or can u buy it in stores?
what about the eucalyptus oil??
ive heard some things about there being so many more fleas then u can see but i didnt know i was THAT bad! i feel bad for my furbaby. im sure he has to be uncomfortable.
also this may be kinda gross but can the fleas get up in his butthole?? cuz everytime i see them their rele close and im not sure if its normal but ive been noticing that his hole seems to be a little poofy. i thought maybe his needed an anal glands expressed or something like that but with this flea problem im not sure whats what.
grrr im frustrated. back to the store tomorrow i guess....

dakotama95 · 10-16-2007, 05:35 AM

You can only buy Revolution at the vets office. They can get you the right dose for his weight. It is definetly worth the price. I think it is like around $50.00 for a 3 month dose. It will kill fleas and eggs for 90 days and ticks for 30 days. It also is a heartworm prevention. My vet matches prices that I find on the interent. I just print it out and he matches it. Last time I got 6 months for the price of 3 months, pratically his cost. I will find the link and let you know what they are just in case you can find a vet that will do the same. You can call around and see which vet in your area sells it for the lowest price, you don't have to get it from your regular vet.

As for the flea eggs dropped in the house. they can continue to hatch for a long time. The only way I have been able to reduce the infextation is by bombing the house. Follow the directions very closely. Then you have to vacuum and wash down all surfaces in the house after you air out the house for a couple of hours.

As for his rear end, it sounds like he may need expressed if it is puffy.

Hope this helps.

dakotama95 · 10-16-2007, 06:05 AM

here is one of the links I use. A 6 month supply is $57. I think you can order it from them without a prescription. Some sites do require a prescription.
http://www.petshed.com/Revolution.as...w_zZ7ux_hgv8NH

If your vet doesn't match the price, and is higher, I would just get the smallest dose you can and then order off of the net.

stingrhea · 10-16-2007, 06:09 AM

I used Advantage on my cats and the fleas were gone in less than a day. And they were pretty bad. Now my babies aren't itching all the time. We are all very happy!

~Melody

dakotama95 · 10-16-2007, 06:13 AM

http://www.totalpetsupply.com/index....ct_id/5074.htm

Here is a cheaper one. I think this is the lowest you could probably find it.

afrye06 · 10-16-2007, 06:18 AM

ive been watching roman very closely and i havent seen a flea on him since the last post i made. theres not even any of the flea dirt. hopefully thats a good sign...
i think my vet only sells sentinel (sp?) is that like the same things as revolution? anyone like one better then the other?
i think im going to make an appt at the vet because he has a little scab or something on him stomach that has been there a couple of weeks. the vets will be able to express his anal glands right?? he needs groomed which i know they do there but i want to get his flea thing in control before i take him around other dogs there.
thanks so much!

10-14-2007, 04:53 AM	#16
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Although it has been colder the past week in the Midwest, it isn't cold enough yet to kill off everything outside. Get yourself a good shampoo - Minksheen, Buddy Wash and Shea Pet are just a few that contain essential oils that will repell fleas. If you don't like the idea of a topical flea protection, I use Sentinel (pill form) which is a Heartworm preventative as well. According to my vet, heartworm meds should be given year round even in areas of snow as the temps have varied so much the past several years that winter is no longer killing off things it used to!!!! Your local pet store will also sell a "flea comb", usually kind-of small with very close together combs to rake out any fleas remaining after bathing. They aren't very expensive and can help you get them all off your baby. Watch for signs of fleas in the house as they can multiple extremely quick. Put on a pair of white socks and walk around carpeted areas. If you notice any on your socks, you'll need to treat the house to get rid of them. And, yes they bite humans too. They are similar to a mosquito bite. __________________ Sissy & Angel

10-14-2007, 05:30 AM	#17
scoobiedooiscoo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,423	treat the dog with what you choose to but also vaccume all carpeting edges corners ect empty vaccume bags right awat or they can crawl bk out also there is a spray at the vet for carpets you can get. wash or steam clean everything you can in hot water.toys bedding ect. __________________ [url]http://www.dogster.com/dogs/585863

10-14-2007, 03:34 PM	#19
afrye06 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 238	thanks for everyones advice...youve all been to helpful. i gave him a bath today with some stuff thats supposed to kill fleas then protect against them. i also vacuumed my apartment and my parents house put the powder stuff on the carpet and sprayed all the furniture. i washed the bedding too. so hopefully their all gone. i read on the internet where lemons are supposed to be a natural flea repellant. they said to boil a whole sliced lemon then let sit over night then put it onto their skin. im not sure if it will work but its worth trying. thanks again! __________________ Amy- Roman and Mallie's Mama There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face

10-14-2007, 03:37 PM	#20
afrye06 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 238	i forgot to say i dont have a yard at my apartment so thats not a problem and he doesnt go in my parents backyard so i think were all clear there too. __________________ Amy- Roman and Mallie's Mama There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face

10-14-2007, 03:49 PM	#21
Ange Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 165	Make sure you emptied your vacume cleaner bags after vacuming! I hope all the little buggies are gone now! __________________ Member Of The CRAZY Club

10-14-2007, 06:11 AM	#18
Mountainwoman Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 67	You may want to have someone spray your yard too. The flea eggs will hatch and the next thing you know you have more fleas. I live above 7,000 feet elevation, so we don't have dog fleas here, which is soooooo wonderful! We do treat the babies if we are going to a flea area. Good luck with the flea problem. We lived at sea level before, and had a constant battle with fleas.

10-14-2007, 04:22 PM	#22
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	I only use revolution on chester during the winter and I use a flea comb on him every nite, also I use some eculyptysus oil on him they do not like that, sorry spelling in wrong on that.

10-14-2007, 04:45 PM	#23
dakotama95 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 378	I also use revolution and I have not seen any fleas on my dogs for over 13 years. I strongly recommend it because it also treats heartworm. I have used it every month of their lives and none of them have ever been sick from it. It does come in different strengths for their wieght. I live in the woods and there are a lot of wild animals that come into my yard at night so I want to make sure that my yorkies and Husky don't get anything from them . I have had great luck with revoultion and would suggest that you get it. In the long run it will save you from having to use chemicals such as flea dip or flea shampoo on your pet and you will not have to worry about eggs in your carpet so much because it kills them too. (saves Alot of work) Hardwood floors the eggs will get down in the cracks and hatch. You don't have to bomb your house for infestation. ( more chemicals) In the long run I just think it is much better. It has saved me on tons of work and extra expenses. __________________ Dakota, Gizmo and Rudy's MA:

10-14-2007, 05:49 PM	#24
Rubybabysmom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 51	not that you want to hear this but my vet said if you see 1 flea then there are 99 others that you cannot see __________________ Sandra Mom to 1 Yorkie - Ruby who is 6

10-15-2007, 04:02 PM	#25
afrye06 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 238	mad im pretty sure i saw another flea on him tonight. im mad i worked so hard cleaning everywhere yesterday. and make matters worse this spray i got has left a greasy film all over everywhere its rele gross lol. would i need to get revolution from the vet or can u buy it in stores? what about the eucalyptus oil?? ive heard some things about there being so many more fleas then u can see but i didnt know i was THAT bad! i feel bad for my furbaby. im sure he has to be uncomfortable. also this may be kinda gross but can the fleas get up in his butthole?? cuz everytime i see them their rele close and im not sure if its normal but ive been noticing that his hole seems to be a little poofy. i thought maybe his needed an anal glands expressed or something like that but with this flea problem im not sure whats what. grrr im frustrated. back to the store tomorrow i guess.... __________________ Amy- Roman and Mallie's Mama There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face

10-16-2007, 05:35 AM	#26
dakotama95 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 378	You can only buy Revolution at the vets office. They can get you the right dose for his weight. It is definetly worth the price. I think it is like around $50.00 for a 3 month dose. It will kill fleas and eggs for 90 days and ticks for 30 days. It also is a heartworm prevention. My vet matches prices that I find on the interent. I just print it out and he matches it. Last time I got 6 months for the price of 3 months, pratically his cost. I will find the link and let you know what they are just in case you can find a vet that will do the same. You can call around and see which vet in your area sells it for the lowest price, you don't have to get it from your regular vet. As for the flea eggs dropped in the house. they can continue to hatch for a long time. The only way I have been able to reduce the infextation is by bombing the house. Follow the directions very closely. Then you have to vacuum and wash down all surfaces in the house after you air out the house for a couple of hours. As for his rear end, it sounds like he may need expressed if it is puffy. Hope this helps. __________________ Dakota, Gizmo and Rudy's MA:

10-16-2007, 06:05 AM	#27
dakotama95 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 378	here is one of the links I use. A 6 month supply is $57. I think you can order it from them without a prescription. Some sites do require a prescription. http://www.petshed.com/Revolution.as...w_zZ7ux_hgv8NH If your vet doesn't match the price, and is higher, I would just get the smallest dose you can and then order off of the net. __________________ Dakota, Gizmo and Rudy's MA:

10-16-2007, 06:09 AM	#28
stingrhea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 237	Fleas I used Advantage on my cats and the fleas were gone in less than a day. And they were pretty bad. Now my babies aren't itching all the time. We are all very happy! ~Melody __________________ My Three Sons: Willie Moshe Ya'akov Proud member of Little Gentleman's Club and Petite Pups United

10-16-2007, 06:13 AM	#29
dakotama95 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 378	http://www.totalpetsupply.com/index....ct_id/5074.htm Here is a cheaper one. I think this is the lowest you could probably find it. __________________ Dakota, Gizmo and Rudy's MA:

10-16-2007, 06:18 AM	#30
afrye06 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 238	ive been watching roman very closely and i havent seen a flea on him since the last post i made. theres not even any of the flea dirt. hopefully thats a good sign... i think my vet only sells sentinel (sp?) is that like the same things as revolution? anyone like one better then the other? i think im going to make an appt at the vet because he has a little scab or something on him stomach that has been there a couple of weeks. the vets will be able to express his anal glands right?? he needs groomed which i know they do there but i want to get his flea thing in control before i take him around other dogs there. thanks so much! __________________ Amy- Roman and Mallie's Mama There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face