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YoRkiE Te aMo · 10-13-2008, 02:33 PM

sounds suicidal all those chemicals on such small bbys...
u could try a spritzer with 50/ 50 water and vinegar (acv)
good skin conditioner and the fleas hate it ....

YoRkiE Te aMo · 10-13-2008, 02:36 PM

In search of a cheap, but effective flea repellent for your pooch? Then, try this: mix equal parts white vinegar and water together in a spray bottle, and apply the mixture directly to your dog's coat. Finish by working it in with your hands, and your pooch is protected from those pesky fleas.

Why This Works
Fleas hate the smell and taste of vinegar; and do their best to avoid it.
Benefits of Using Vinegar as a Flea Spray [LIST][*]inexpensive[*]no harsh chemicals to irritate skin[*]fragrance-free[*]pet-safe and kid-safe[*]environmentally-friendly[*]soothes and heals any existing flea bites[/LIST]Homemade Flea Repellent - Make Your Own Flea Spray

check it out here

roxies_mom · 10-13-2008, 02:39 PM

hey that's not a bad idea. smelly but it would be safer for her. my Grandma used to use vinegar on our hair as cream rinse when we'd spend the night with her. of course it was diluted and you never smelled it once it was rinsed out.

Ashley V · 10-13-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by YoRkiE Te aMo

sounds suicidal all those chemicals on such small bbys...
u could try a spritzer with 50/ 50 water and vinegar (acv)
good skin conditioner and the fleas hate it ....

It's not suicidal... sorry I wouldn't put anything on my animals that would kill 'em.

YoRkiE Te aMo · 10-13-2008, 07:46 PM

sorry! but 4 myself if i read the precautions on the labels of most of those products... that i must not inhale or get it on my skin ...then ...the question is why would i put it on my bbys skin when he is under 10 lbs and i am over 100 and his skin is a ph balance of 7 and ours is 5.5 ?
why would that be safe? if you research the chemistry on many products it really makes u wonder and the side effects over the life of ur bby 10 to 16 years of that stuff ingested or applied...
i just find it questionable ???

roxies_mom · 10-14-2008, 06:52 AM

I'm going to try the vinegar. I'm so frustrated watching her itch and scratch. It breaks my heart to see her so miserable. I've applied advantyx, flea powder and washed her in Dawn (not all on the same day, but over a course of about 4 days). I can't put anything else on the poor thing. I was pretty reluctant about the flea powder but I felt I had to do something for her. Where's the first frost???? I hate cold weather but at least there are less bugs.

Dara311 · 10-14-2008, 07:47 AM

I think I may try this too, however, I have not noticed any fleas on Fiona for about a day now! YES!!!!!!

roxies_mom · 10-14-2008, 09:25 AM

I did the vinegar spray just a little bit ago. It does kill them on contact. Nice thing about it is that the smell doesn't last long and it does help sooth her skin. Although since that, I found one crawling on her so it must have found a spot I missed to hide in. I will continue with this because I know it won't harm her and I can't really give her anything else at this point without risking becoming toxic. At least I can still pet her and know that if she's licking or chewing herself it can't hurt her. I feel like I've spent hours on this problem now for the past week or so trying to help her feel better. It's very frustrating not being able to help her instantly. I think she knows I'm trying to help her but getting tired of me fiddeling with her. She's forgiving though since she's laying here next to me!!

shirlblack · 10-14-2008, 09:59 AM

I read an article a few weeks ago that dogs with dark coats attract fleas quicker than the ones with the light coats. Don't know how true this is but Bailey had one crawling on his head yesterday after being outside. We searched for more and couldn't find any so I'm hoping the Vectra is working. The breeder had him on Anvantix but my Vet had stopped using it. It is worse here in the south this year though. Not only the fleas but with wild mushrooms popping up all over the yard. Yikes!

_Chrissy_ · 10-14-2008, 12:32 PM

Max is on K9 Advantix (knock on wood) NO fleas here:th umbup:

roxies_mom · 10-14-2008, 01:16 PM

That's what I use. But for some reason this month it doesn't work. Maybe it was a bad batch!!

Dara311 · 10-14-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by roxies_mom

I did the vinegar spray just a little bit ago. It does kill them on contact. Nice thing about it is that the smell doesn't last long and it does help sooth her skin. Although since that, I found one crawling on her so it must have found a spot I missed to hide in. I will continue with this because I know it won't harm her and I can't really give her anything else at this point without risking becoming toxic. At least I can still pet her and know that if she's licking or chewing herself it can't hurt her. I feel like I've spent hours on this problem now for the past week or so trying to help her feel better. It's very frustrating not being able to help her instantly. I think she knows I'm trying to help her but getting tired of me fiddeling with her. She's forgiving though since she's laying here next to me!!

we are about to do this now, cuz i just found a whole bunch of them on her chin----what do i do? do i just spray her and not wash her!? im so confused, and i want to do the right thing!?

YoRkiE Te aMo · 10-14-2008, 05:05 PM

U get a spray bottle and put white vinegar and water ( we use boiled water that is cooled) 50/50...then u get a white towel ..put ur bby on the towel..and we spray the comb with the vinegar mix and comb her with that if u see a flea u can spray it ..but not on her face or eyes..just use the comb..u can leave it on her

_Chrissy_ · 10-14-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by _Chrissy_

Max is on K9 Advantix (knock on wood) NO fleas here:th umbup:

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Originally Posted by roxies_mom

That's what I use. But for some reason this month it doesn't work. Maybe it was a bad batch!!

Sounds like a bad batch! Can you get more?
All the bugs leave my baby alone now that he is on K9 Advantix. I get ours from Drs. Smith and Foster via ebay. Almost half price of the vets office.
He was on Frontline before.
What does you vet or groomer say to do?
Maybe the groomer has a suggestion? .

Dara311 · 10-14-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoRkiE Te aMo

U get a spray bottle and put white vinegar and water ( we use boiled water that is cooled) 50/50...then u get a white towel ..put ur bby on the towel..and we spray the comb with the vinegar mix and comb her with that if u see a flea u can spray it ..but not on her face or eyes..just use the comb..u can leave it on her

so i dont wash her off? i soaked her w it?

10-13-2008, 02:33 PM	#31
YoRkiE Te aMo YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 421	Fleas sounds suicidal all those chemicals on such small bbys... u could try a spritzer with 50/ 50 water and vinegar (acv) good skin conditioner and the fleas hate it ....

10-13-2008, 02:36 PM	#32
YoRkiE Te aMo YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 421	vinegar In search of a cheap, but effective flea repellent for your pooch? Then, try this: mix equal parts white vinegar and water together in a spray bottle, and apply the mixture directly to your dog's coat. Finish by working it in with your hands, and your pooch is protected from those pesky fleas. Why This Works Fleas hate the smell and taste of vinegar; and do their best to avoid it. Benefits of Using Vinegar as a Flea Spray [LIST][]inexpensive[]no harsh chemicals to irritate skin[]fragrance-free[]pet-safe and kid-safe[]environmentally-friendly[]soothes and heals any existing flea bites[/LIST]Homemade Flea Repellent - Make Your Own Flea Spray check it out here

10-13-2008, 07:46 PM	#35
YoRkiE Te aMo YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 421	sorry ! sorry! but 4 myself if i read the precautions on the labels of most of those products... that i must not inhale or get it on my skin ...then ...the question is why would i put it on my bbys skin when he is under 10 lbs and i am over 100 and his skin is a ph balance of 7 and ours is 5.5 ? why would that be safe? if you research the chemistry on many products it really makes u wonder and the side effects over the life of ur bby 10 to 16 years of that stuff ingested or applied... i just find it questionable ???

10-14-2008, 07:47 AM	#37
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	I think I may try this too, however, I have not noticed any fleas on Fiona for about a day now! YES!!!!!! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

10-14-2008, 09:59 AM	#39
shirlblack Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,553	I read an article a few weeks ago that dogs with dark coats attract fleas quicker than the ones with the light coats. Don't know how true this is but Bailey had one crawling on his head yesterday after being outside. We searched for more and couldn't find any so I'm hoping the Vectra is working. The breeder had him on Anvantix but my Vet had stopped using it. It is worse here in the south this year though. Not only the fleas but with wild mushrooms popping up all over the yard. Yikes! __________________ Shirl and Bailey

10-13-2008, 02:39 PM	#33
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	hey that's not a bad idea. smelly but it would be safer for her. my Grandma used to use vinegar on our hair as cream rinse when we'd spend the night with her. of course it was diluted and you never smelled it once it was rinsed out.

10-14-2008, 06:52 AM	#36
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	I'm going to try the vinegar. I'm so frustrated watching her itch and scratch. It breaks my heart to see her so miserable. I've applied advantyx, flea powder and washed her in Dawn (not all on the same day, but over a course of about 4 days). I can't put anything else on the poor thing. I was pretty reluctant about the flea powder but I felt I had to do something for her. Where's the first frost???? I hate cold weather but at least there are less bugs.

10-14-2008, 09:25 AM	#38
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	I did the vinegar spray just a little bit ago. It does kill them on contact. Nice thing about it is that the smell doesn't last long and it does help sooth her skin. Although since that, I found one crawling on her so it must have found a spot I missed to hide in. I will continue with this because I know it won't harm her and I can't really give her anything else at this point without risking becoming toxic. At least I can still pet her and know that if she's licking or chewing herself it can't hurt her. I feel like I've spent hours on this problem now for the past week or so trying to help her feel better. It's very frustrating not being able to help her instantly. I think she knows I'm trying to help her but getting tired of me fiddeling with her. She's forgiving though since she's laying here next to me!!

10-14-2008, 12:32 PM	#40
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	Max is on K9 Advantix (knock on wood) NO fleas here:th umbup: __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

10-14-2008, 01:16 PM	#41
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	That's what I use. But for some reason this month it doesn't work. Maybe it was a bad batch!!

10-14-2008, 05:05 PM	#43
YoRkiE Te aMo YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 421	U get a spray bottle and put white vinegar and water ( we use boiled water that is cooled) 50/50...then u get a white towel ..put ur bby on the towel..and we spray the comb with the vinegar mix and comb her with that if u see a flea u can spray it ..but not on her face or eyes..just use the comb..u can leave it on her