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itsmeangelia · 06-22-2008, 06:59 AM

We are being taking over by Fleas! I can't take it anymore.

My little spike is just covered no matter what I do. I use to use the Frontline Plus. Switched over to K9 cause my friend said was good for the mosquito's. NOT! It doesnt last more than a couple days and they are back - all over. I have an older Lab outside that I treat as well. We have fleabombed the garage where shultz (lab) sleeps and have sprayed the yard- but yet my spike just rolled over on the deck and there where like 25 fleas just on his belly - WHAT THE HECK!

Maybe the answer is going back to Frontline Plus. What do you use on your Yorkie???

I am so angry tho because I bought a 4m Supply for both dogs and the stuff is not even working grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Thanks for your help in advance!

Angelia

spike

and shultz

chachi · 06-22-2008, 07:08 AM

Give him a bath with dawn detergent (it kills the fleas) then put a flea preventative. If he has them that bad they are also in your carpet and you will need to flea bomb your house

romeos mommy · 06-22-2008, 07:18 AM

I live in NJ too and we had a bad flea problem last summer. I think they were coming from rabbits. We bombed the house ,sprayed the car and sprayed the lawn. Plus took measures to rid the yard of rabbits. I had the same problem w/k9 advantix not working. I called the 800# on the box and they sent me a free 6mo supply! I was so grateful that they understood and were so sensitive and helpful that I continue to use their product. So far this year we are flea free. Hang in there ..I know how awful fleas can be.

itsmeangelia · 06-22-2008, 07:26 AM

so K9 is now working for you? I have gone through my 4m supply in 2m and have to go out and buy new now- grrrrrrrrrrrrr. This stuff is not cheap either. Thanks for your help!

fullyunderstand · 06-22-2008, 07:33 AM

We've been using Revolution and have not had problems. We also treat the lawn for ticks and fleas.

romeos mommy · 06-22-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by itsmeangelia

so K9 is now working for you? I have gone through my 4m supply in 2m and have to go out and buy new now- grrrrrrrrrrrrr. This stuff is not cheap either. Thanks for your help!

After I called K9 advantix they gave me tips on how to use their product and it started to work. They told me to apply it on him wet immediately after a bath and to use it more frequently. With the free supply I gave them another chance and it worked when I followed their tips. They were very helpful. I think the recommended usage is for flea free dogs and they can give you directions for dogs with flea troubles.

red98vett · 06-22-2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Give him a bath with dawn detergent (it kills the fleas) then put a flea preventative. If he has them that bad they are also in your carpet and you will need to flea bomb your house

eeeew poor baby and poor YOU !! We just had a tiny flea problem - I think I nipped it before it got bad but Chachi is right - do the Dawn Dish Soap Bath - and you will have to bomb probably 2 more times - once to kill the live fleas ...wait a few weeks - then again to kill the larvae....You'll def need to treat your yard too and all around your house outside.

Flea larvae (eggs) do NOT live on pets - they are deposited on them by adult fleas..... but fall off and thrive in carpet and dark places - they can stay in their STUPID cocoon type 'egg house' for a long time -

I forgot the proper word LOL ....but I feel like an expert on them now since seeing my 1st flea in MY house a month ago.

so you need to bomb and VACCUME everywhere until you get this problem solved and wash ALL bedding blankets and clothes in HOT water too - it's ALOT of work to get rid of these evil creatures.

GOOD LUCK - fleas are the nastiest little bloodsucking creatures - I don't even know what purpose they have on this earth. Ticks either

maxmom · 06-22-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fullyunderstand

We've been using Revolution and have not had problems. We also treat the lawn for ticks and fleas.

What product do you use for the yard, and how do you apply it?

itsmeangelia · 06-22-2008, 07:51 AM

WOW ! Really apply on him wet. I always thought you where suppose to wait like 2 days before or after a bath to apply - so the stuff mixes with the oils from the dogs skin etc. Hmm - Maybe I will call them too! I never had this problem with frontline. I bought Spike Last year from a pet store (I know bad move). He was infested with fleas and had pneumonia. I nursed him back to health and used the frontline and he has been flea free ever since till now. But it has been real HOT here couple times maybe the fleas are just hatching all over. It is horrible I keep washing hmmm and they keep attacking him. poor guy scratches and scratches and whines at me to scratch his itches. He whines- I feel so bad.

red98vett · 06-22-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by itsmeangelia

WOW ! Really apply on him wet. I always thought you where suppose to wait like 2 days before or after a bath to apply - so the stuff mixes with the oils from the dogs skin etc. Hmm - Maybe I will call them too! I never had this problem with frontline. I bought Spike Last year from a pet store (I know bad move). He was infested with fleas and had pneumonia. I nursed him back to health and used the frontline and he has been flea free ever since till now. But it has been real HOT here couple times maybe the fleas are just hatching all over. It is horrible I keep washing hmmm and they keep attacking him. poor guy scratches and scratches and whines at me to scratch his itches. He whines- I feel so bad.

I've never heard of applying when they're wet but then I don't use that product - I've never HAD to use a preventative till I moved into an apartment - I always treated my yard and my girls were flea free for 6 years

so if I were you - I'd do the house - the yard and find out all you can on getting rid of them - there's a ton of sites on the net

Also - Get some CAPSTAR pills from your vet - they kill biting fleas right away - it's only a temp fix but it will make HIM feel better.....there's going to still be crawling fleas which would drive anyone nuts - so you really need to treat your home too

itsmeangelia · 06-22-2008, 08:30 AM

CAPSTAR pills?

Hmm never heard of them! Thanks I will try this. I am off to wash all the sheets and blankets cause he of course sleeps curled up right next to me!

red98vett · 06-22-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by itsmeangelia

CAPSTAR pills?

Hmm never heard of them! Thanks I will try this. I am off to wash all the sheets and blankets cause he of course sleeps curled up right next to me!

USE HOT WATER - and you still need to bomb the house a few times - you can get rid of them - but it's alot of work and you have to do it in stages.....and your vet can give you some CAPSTAR pills right away if you call them

this site has info on it - How to Get Rid of Fleas - House and Pets

ps - never use HARTZ products either - they're so toxic

2Parises · 06-22-2008, 08:47 AM

We swear by Revolution here... there are a ton of rabbitts...and other critters in our area and "knock on wood" we haven't had a problem.

When you use bombs...make sure that anything the furbabies might play with is removed. You may have to get replace the toys if they can't be washed in super hot water.

itsmeangelia · 06-22-2008, 08:59 AM

Revolution is what you treat your pets with or what your treat your yard with?

We have loads of squirrels with the woods behind our house and some bunnies and chipmunks- so maybe that is where all the fleas are coming from. Don't ever remember it being this bad. I have had shultz (lab) for over 12 years and this is the worst ever. Poor dogs- I am starting to feel itchy all over just trying to treat them lol

mypreciouspups · 06-22-2008, 09:09 AM

a vet can order advantage multi 10....in the states although it does not seem to be as popular.. I asked my vet in florida and she said yes she can get it.. it is not cheap.. I would never ever order online.. you might save money but it does not help when fleas are so terribly bad..
we use this and have no problems.. we had a friend with one yorkie in florida go through this.. and I sent her to the vet.. only then with what I told her to get did it help her.. use it every month..
bomb your house.. it might take a few times at this point.. I hate fleas so will do what I can to keep them off my dogs..

good luck and hope this helps...anne

06-22-2008, 06:59 AM	#1
itsmeangelia Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 1	Fleas! Fleas! Help!!! We are being taking over by Fleas! I can't take it anymore. My little spike is just covered no matter what I do. I use to use the Frontline Plus. Switched over to K9 cause my friend said was good for the mosquito's. NOT! It doesnt last more than a couple days and they are back - all over. I have an older Lab outside that I treat as well. We have fleabombed the garage where shultz (lab) sleeps and have sprayed the yard- but yet my spike just rolled over on the deck and there where like 25 fleas just on his belly - WHAT THE HECK! Maybe the answer is going back to Frontline Plus. What do you use on your Yorkie??? I am so angry tho because I bought a 4m Supply for both dogs and the stuff is not even working grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Thanks for your help in advance! Angelia spike and shultz

06-22-2008, 07:08 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Give him a bath with dawn detergent (it kills the fleas) then put a flea preventative. If he has them that bad they are also in your carpet and you will need to flea bomb your house __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-22-2008, 07:18 AM	#3
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	I live in NJ too and we had a bad flea problem last summer. I think they were coming from rabbits. We bombed the house ,sprayed the car and sprayed the lawn. Plus took measures to rid the yard of rabbits. I had the same problem w/k9 advantix not working. I called the 800# on the box and they sent me a free 6mo supply! I was so grateful that they understood and were so sensitive and helpful that I continue to use their product. So far this year we are flea free. Hang in there ..I know how awful fleas can be. __________________ Bernadette & Romeo

06-22-2008, 07:33 AM	#5
fullyunderstand Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 115	We've been using Revolution and have not had problems. We also treat the lawn for ticks and fleas. __________________ Wiley & Scooter RIP Cooper, I love You My Big Boy!!

06-22-2008, 08:47 AM	#13
2Parises Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 951	We swear by Revolution here... there are a ton of rabbitts...and other critters in our area and "knock on wood" we haven't had a problem. When you use bombs...make sure that anything the furbabies might play with is removed. You may have to get replace the toys if they can't be washed in super hot water. __________________ Lorene, Paris, Paris, Samira, Aja and the newest addition to our family... Halle Belly Bands & Rag Quilts - http://2Parises.etsy.com

06-22-2008, 07:26 AM	#4
itsmeangelia Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 1	so K9 is now working for you? I have gone through my 4m supply in 2m and have to go out and buy new now- grrrrrrrrrrrrr. This stuff is not cheap either. Thanks for your help!

06-22-2008, 07:51 AM	#9
itsmeangelia Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 1	WOW ! Really apply on him wet. I always thought you where suppose to wait like 2 days before or after a bath to apply - so the stuff mixes with the oils from the dogs skin etc. Hmm - Maybe I will call them too! I never had this problem with frontline. I bought Spike Last year from a pet store (I know bad move). He was infested with fleas and had pneumonia. I nursed him back to health and used the frontline and he has been flea free ever since till now. But it has been real HOT here couple times maybe the fleas are just hatching all over. It is horrible I keep washing hmmm and they keep attacking him. poor guy scratches and scratches and whines at me to scratch his itches. He whines- I feel so bad.

06-22-2008, 08:30 AM	#11
itsmeangelia Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 1	CAPSTAR pills? Hmm never heard of them! Thanks I will try this. I am off to wash all the sheets and blankets cause he of course sleeps curled up right next to me!

06-22-2008, 08:59 AM	#14
itsmeangelia Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 1	Revolution is what you treat your pets with or what your treat your yard with? We have loads of squirrels with the woods behind our house and some bunnies and chipmunks- so maybe that is where all the fleas are coming from. Don't ever remember it being this bad. I have had shultz (lab) for over 12 years and this is the worst ever. Poor dogs- I am starting to feel itchy all over just trying to treat them lol

06-22-2008, 09:09 AM	#15
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	a vet can order advantage multi 10....in the states although it does not seem to be as popular.. I asked my vet in florida and she said yes she can get it.. it is not cheap.. I would never ever order online.. you might save money but it does not help when fleas are so terribly bad.. we use this and have no problems.. we had a friend with one yorkie in florida go through this.. and I sent her to the vet.. only then with what I told her to get did it help her.. use it every month.. bomb your house.. it might take a few times at this point.. I hate fleas so will do what I can to keep them off my dogs.. good luck and hope this helps...anne