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maybeiloveyou · 07-29-2010, 11:53 AM

If she's had fleas for awhile then you will need to start an aggressive line of treatment, unfortunately. You will need to treat your whole house (carpets, upholstery) as well as her.

You can bathe her to get rid of some of the fleas and itching. If you see fleas crawling on her, you can use blue Dawn soap. If you don't see fleas and she is just itching, I would recommend using a shampoo with anti-itch ingredients like oatmeal, aloe vera, tea tree oil, etc to soothe her skin. Do not use human shampoo.

There are also sprays for "hot spots" and itching, I personally like to use the flea itch spray listed here: Dog Products | Veterinarian's Best: All-Natural Products for your pets' health., although it is a little pricey. (The site has a coupon for $3 off on any product though.)

You *may* be able to treat this without a vet, but you'll probably have to spend around $50. I would buy:
- a powder to treat your home (around $7),
- 1 dose of a flea treatment ($12-$18) to get rid of the current infestation
- possibly a shampoo or Dawn if you don't have it (around $8)
- an anti-itch spray since her itching seems to be bad ($7-$15)

And you say you have a flea spray so I would continue to use that.

Unfortunately I do not see a cheaper solution to this problem as it seems to have escalated. I understand times are hard and pets are expensive - but using a monthly flea preventative will save a lot of time and money down the road. Now you and your dog are suffering.

lillymae · 07-29-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl

Baking soda and Baking powder are Extremely toxic to pets. Any spills should be picked up immediatley. Dogs will develop muscle spasms, severe electrolyte imbalances due to the two main chemicals; sodium aluminum sulfate and calcium acid phosphate: also these two may cause Congestive heart failure in you pup. I would definitely not leave these two around on the floor at all. They are extremely dangerous for our pups.

Hmmm, Ive been using this for over 20 yrs and got it from a vet . Ive never had a problem with it and been rescuing dogs and cats for over 20 yrs all in my home on my carpet. I will deff be looking this up now. Please, Can you tell me where you got this info from ? I also use it for bathing the large dogs who get that nasty wet dog smell when bathed as it takes the stink out and soothes the skin.

YorkichonBella · 07-29-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lillymae

Hmmm, Ive been using this for over 20 yrs and got it from a vet . Ive never had a problem with it and been rescuing dogs and cats for over 20 yrs all in my home on my carpet. I will deff be looking this up now. Please, Can you tell me where you got this info from ? I also use it for bathing the large dogs who get that nasty wet dog smell when bathed as it takes the stink out and soothes the skin.

I found this.....almost to bottom of page:
Toxic Foods that you should Avoid Giving Your Dog

lillymae · 07-29-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkichonBella

I found this.....almost to bottom of page:
Toxic Foods that you should Avoid Giving Your Dog

Thanks for this. I hadn't had a chance to look it up and was just about to . Well that's just great I guess Ive been lucky that non of mine have ever eaten it then. However I always sweep the carpet when I put it down so that's probably why Ive not had a problem, when you sweep it in there is nothing on top to see or eat. And to think a vet told me to do this

And when one of the cats had ringworm another vet years later told me to bath the cat in baking soda water and not rinse it off

do ya know what happens when you wet a cat ? they lick their fur for hours after a bath. I have a printout on the fridge of things that are Toxic to pets and that is not on it so I'll be making a new list. Thanks again for posting this.

YorkichonBella · 07-29-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lillymae

Thanks for this. I hadn't had a chance to look it up and was just about to . Well that's just great I guess Ive been lucky that non of mine have ever eaten it then. However I always sweep the carpet when I put it down so that's probably why Ive not had a problem, when you sweep it in there is nothing on top to see or eat. And to think a vet told me to do this

And when one of the cats had ringworm another vet years later told me to bath the cat in baking soda water and not rinse it off

do ya know what happens when you wet a cat ? they lick their fur for hours after a bath. I have a printout on the fridge of things that are Toxic to pets and that is not on it so I'll be making a new list. Thanks again for posting this.

I was very Surprised as well. In the past, I used a shampoo on Bella that had Baking Soda. I know it has to be ingested, but Bella NEVER liked the shampoo. It had a strong odor & seemed to take her breath.

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-29-2010, 06:23 PM

Walmart in my area is now selling Frontline. It may be a little cheaper than the vet charges. I know that fleas and ticks can cause lots of problems for our babies. I hope that you are able to handle this problem soon. Good luck.

WV~Yorkies · 07-29-2010, 06:45 PM

Wash her in Dawn soap. That will take care of the fleas. My vet sells single doses of Frontline for less than $15

DvlshAngel985 · 07-29-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Treating your home, includes your yard. Because of the life cycle of the flea it will have to be done at monthly intervals.

Dawn liquid bath is a quick and easy way to get rid of them. However, a vet visit is absolutely necessary. Having her stool checked for tapeworms, blood count for anemia.......I understand that finances can hinder you.

Ah! one more thing; put moth ball crystals in your vacume cleaner bag.....this will kill any fleas or larvae that you vacume up....and throw the bag out when you're done.

Thanks for that tip. I had to subscribe to this thread for future reference.

BamaFan121s · 07-30-2010, 04:35 AM

It sounds like she has quite a few issues that need to be dealt with. She needs to see a vet, plain an simple. Your inability to afford the care she needs at this point is not a valid reason to allow the problems to continue. That is called neglect.

Also, if she is having continued problems with fleas, then they are likely in your home and yard too. Both will need to be treated. Frontline or Advantage would really be the best option--much better than a spray as it's effectiveness continues weeks past initial application.

lil fu fu girl · 07-30-2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lillymae

Hmmm, Ive been using this for over 20 yrs and got it from a vet . Ive never had a problem with it and been rescuing dogs and cats for over 20 yrs all in my home on my carpet. I will deff be looking this up now. Please, Can you tell me where you got this info from ? I also use it for bathing the large dogs who get that nasty wet dog smell when bathed as it takes the stink out and soothes the skin.

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Originally Posted by YorkichonBella

I found this.....almost to bottom of page:
Toxic Foods that you should Avoid Giving Your Dog

Sorry lillymae that I did not get back to you, had appointments. However, thanks YorkichonBella for finding another link that explains. Sometimes the things we think are the safest are really the worst offenders....go figure!?

Skippy's Mom · 07-30-2010, 06:05 AM

please let us know how your Yorkie is doing. Have you taken her to the vet yet?

hugz4all4 · 07-30-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl

Baking soda and Baking powder are Extremely toxic to pets. Any spills should be picked up immediatley. Dogs will develop muscle spasms, severe electrolyte imbalances due to the two main chemicals; sodium aluminum sulfate and calcium acid phosphate: also these two may cause Congestive heart failure in you pup. I would definitely not leave these two around on the floor at all. They are extremely dangerous for our pups.

wow thanks

Ladymom · 07-30-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

Wash her in Dawn soap. That will take care of the fleas. My vet sells single doses of Frontline for less than $15

You can also buy a whole bottle of Frontline spray which will last you years for under $30 at Entirely Pets.

But first you have to get rid of the infestation.

I think the OP has abandoned her thread.....

Princes mom · 07-30-2010, 11:27 AM

This is rhetorical, but you have to find a way to get her to the vet. You may be asking for more trouble ( and expense) by not doing so.
Having a yorkie is a lot like having a baby...you have to do what's best for them.

gizmostowers · 07-30-2010, 11:41 AM

Id take her to the vet and get capstar and wash her with dawn.

07-29-2010, 06:45 PM	#22
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	Wash her in Dawn soap. That will take care of the fleas. My vet sells single doses of Frontline for less than $15 __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

07-30-2010, 06:05 AM	#26
Skippy's Mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 217 Blog Entries: 2	please let us know how your Yorkie is doing. Have you taken her to the vet yet? __________________ Skippy and Gabby's Mom http://www.dogster.com/dogs/626557 Gabby Skippy

07-30-2010, 11:27 AM	#29
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	This is rhetorical, but you have to find a way to get her to the vet. You may be asking for more trouble ( and expense) by not doing so. Having a yorkie is a lot like having a baby...you have to do what's best for them. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

07-30-2010, 11:41 AM	#30
gizmostowers Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GA Posts: 112	Id take her to the vet and get capstar and wash her with dawn. __________________ www.krystalstowers.origamiowl.com https://www.mythirtyone.com/434179/ Gizmo * Peaches * Poncho

07-29-2010, 11:53 AM	#16
maybeiloveyou YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 257	If she's had fleas for awhile then you will need to start an aggressive line of treatment, unfortunately. You will need to treat your whole house (carpets, upholstery) as well as her. You can bathe her to get rid of some of the fleas and itching. If you see fleas crawling on her, you can use blue Dawn soap. If you don't see fleas and she is just itching, I would recommend using a shampoo with anti-itch ingredients like oatmeal, aloe vera, tea tree oil, etc to soothe her skin. Do not use human shampoo. There are also sprays for "hot spots" and itching, I personally like to use the flea itch spray listed here: Dog Products \| Veterinarian's Best: All-Natural Products for your pets' health., although it is a little pricey. (The site has a coupon for $3 off on any product though.) You may be able to treat this without a vet, but you'll probably have to spend around $50. I would buy: - a powder to treat your home (around $7), - 1 dose of a flea treatment ($12-$18) to get rid of the current infestation - possibly a shampoo or Dawn if you don't have it (around $8) - an anti-itch spray since her itching seems to be bad ($7-$15) And you say you have a flea spray so I would continue to use that. Unfortunately I do not see a cheaper solution to this problem as it seems to have escalated. I understand times are hard and pets are expensive - but using a monthly flea preventative will save a lot of time and money down the road. Now you and your dog are suffering.

07-29-2010, 06:23 PM	#21
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Walmart in my area is now selling Frontline. It may be a little cheaper than the vet charges. I know that fleas and ticks can cause lots of problems for our babies. I hope that you are able to handle this problem soon. Good luck.

07-30-2010, 04:35 AM	#24
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	It sounds like she has quite a few issues that need to be dealt with. She needs to see a vet, plain an simple. Your inability to afford the care she needs at this point is not a valid reason to allow the problems to continue. That is called neglect. Also, if she is having continued problems with fleas, then they are likely in your home and yard too. Both will need to be treated. Frontline or Advantage would really be the best option--much better than a spray as it's effectiveness continues weeks past initial application.