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Lady of Yorkies · 06-16-2010, 12:56 AM

I was just messing around and put white vinegar on a flea on one of my dogs. It really didn't like it and I searched for more fleas, yeah, we have a problem with fleas. I put the white vinegar on several and some it stopped immediately, others it took more than a drop of white vinegar to stop them. I took some and put into the white vinegar and it killed them.

So, I have a question: I don't think it would be a good thing to spray undiluted white vinegar on my dogs skin, the vinegar might not dry their skin out but it might burn. Anyone know anything about white vinegar and fleas? Anyone know what percentage of white vinegar to water will kill the fleas but not harm my dogs?

I'm asking here first because we have so many members and someone might know something personally. I am off now to see if I can find anything on the internet about fleas and white vinegar. Thanks, Sylvia

Maximo · 06-16-2010, 04:10 AM

If I recall correctly, I have read here on YT that you should use apple cider vinegar. Save the white vinegar for cleaning.

I don't remember the dilution ratio, but I think you should use it at bath time and rinse. Try doing a search for vinegar and several threads will pop up.

ch774 · 06-16-2010, 08:06 AM

I have a bug man who comes and the spray he uses is safe for dogs. I have not had ticks, fleas for several years. totally trust him. I have 5-dogs 3-schnauzers 2-yokies.

I tried all different ways to take care of them but this seems like it works best.

good luck

cheryl

Ute White · 06-16-2010, 08:19 AM

My vet recommended Revolution for fleas, ticks and mosquitos. I just rub it in the skin on the neck/back. It's good for a month.
I don't know about vinegar but I think it might be very strong?
I saw another post where someone said they bathed the dog in Downy, the fleas would not like that.

christiers · 06-16-2010, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ch774

I have a bug man who comes and the spray he uses is safe for dogs. I have not had ticks, fleas for several years. totally trust him. I have 5-dogs 3-schnauzers 2-yokies.

I tried all different ways to take care of them but this seems like it works best.

good luck

cheryl

Any chance he may his secret for those of us too far for him to travel to?

chachi · 06-16-2010, 09:22 AM

From past threads Ive read I think you want to use apple cider vinegar. Im not advocating it because Ive never tried it just relaying what I have read. Dawn dishsoap has worked for me. I had a stray kitten that was covered with them I gave her a bath with dawn left it on 5 minutes before rinsing and it killed all of them

ch774 · 06-16-2010, 10:08 AM

well it might I would tell him if he wants to come. He loves my dogs he plays with them and lets them kiss him

I live in Texas..

cheryl

ch774 · 06-16-2010, 10:08 AM

I will ask him,

datmoreno · 06-17-2010, 07:49 AM

Has anyone tried the Frontline Plus? I was willing to try the Comfortis pill but was told that my yorkie's need to be at least 5 pounds, so my vet recommended the Frontline plus. I desperately need something for them, although they never go outside, well up to a couple of days ago that my husband took them out to play, now there are ticks showing up on them. I find 1-2 per day! I'm gonna spray or fog my house today (trying to also find something good for that) and spray my yard, but I have to find something good for my babies. So any advice from you all will be very appreciated.

kdhawks · 06-17-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by datmoreno

Has anyone tried the Frontline Plus? I was willing to try the Comfortis pill but was told that my yorkie's need to be at least 5 pounds, so my vet recommended the Frontline plus. I desperately need something for them, although they never go outside, well up to a couple of days ago that my husband took them out to play, now there are ticks showing up on them. I find 1-2 per day! I'm gonna spray or fog my house today (trying to also find something good for that) and spray my yard, but I have to find something good for my babies. So any advice from you all will be very appreciated.

I use Frontline Plus on my little guy (he weighs 5.5 lbs) and it has worked for us. I've never seen a flea on him, but we've also never had a flea outbreak in our house, so mostly it's been preventative. We also use Sentinel for our monthly heartworm preventative which also prevents flea eggs from hatching. Frontline Plus has work well for us - but I know some people prefer to stay away from flea medication for their own reasons.

datmoreno · 06-17-2010, 08:36 AM

Thanks! I have never needed anything before but this summer seems to be bad. I'll be heading out to buy the Frontline Plus and everything else I can get to kill these little monsters! I have read on different threads that some people only use half a dose on thier pets. Lola Pistola is 2.5 lbs, and both Lucy Lu & Toby are 3 lbs, so Im considering only using half a dose on each. I hope it works! Thanks again.

sherile · 06-17-2010, 05:23 PM

my vet actually recommended splitting the dose. I get the dose for up to 22 lbs and split it between the two. They weight a combined total of less than 13 lbs, so it saves a little money. That said, we still can't conquer the fleas. I treat our lab, but he comes in from outside and must carry them on him. It is a never ending battle. The dawn works and I rinse with apple cider vinegar (1/2 & 1/2 w/water) The acid in the vinegar is supposed to deter fleas. Hasn't worked for mine, but I keep trying.

Princes mom · 06-18-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ute White

My vet recommended Revolution for fleas, ticks and mosquitos. I just rub it in the skin on the neck/back. It's good for a month.
I don't know about vinegar but I think it might be very strong?
I saw another post where someone said they bathed the dog in Downy, the fleas would not like that.

Prince has been using Revolution for a while now, and I really like it. He stays inside 99% of the time because of the weather and his health, so it works for us. You stated that you "rub it in the skin?" I've never done that...I just apply it and let it soak in.

lukes · 06-18-2010, 07:36 AM

We use Best Yet Cedar Oil to control the fleas, you can use it as often as you like, spray your bedding, house, etc. Kills on contact.

The best thing about it, is it's very safe (No chemicals). It also helps with the dry skin and promotes healing of open sores.

It's an amazing product, if you haven't tried it yet, you should.

chestermama · 06-18-2010, 08:20 PM

apple cider is the stuff to use, I think 50/ 50 mix with water

06-16-2010, 12:56 AM	#1
Lady of Yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,562	Let's talk about Fleas! I was just messing around and put white vinegar on a flea on one of my dogs. It really didn't like it and I searched for more fleas, yeah, we have a problem with fleas. I put the white vinegar on several and some it stopped immediately, others it took more than a drop of white vinegar to stop them. I took some and put into the white vinegar and it killed them. So, I have a question: I don't think it would be a good thing to spray undiluted white vinegar on my dogs skin, the vinegar might not dry their skin out but it might burn. Anyone know anything about white vinegar and fleas? Anyone know what percentage of white vinegar to water will kill the fleas but not harm my dogs? I'm asking here first because we have so many members and someone might know something personally. I am off now to see if I can find anything on the internet about fleas and white vinegar. Thanks, Sylvia

06-16-2010, 08:06 AM	#3
ch774 No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 415	fleas I have a bug man who comes and the spray he uses is safe for dogs. I have not had ticks, fleas for several years. totally trust him. I have 5-dogs 3-schnauzers 2-yokies. I tried all different ways to take care of them but this seems like it works best. good luck cheryl

06-16-2010, 09:22 AM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	From past threads Ive read I think you want to use apple cider vinegar. Im not advocating it because Ive never tried it just relaying what I have read. Dawn dishsoap has worked for me. I had a stray kitten that was covered with them I gave her a bath with dawn left it on 5 minutes before rinsing and it killed all of them __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-16-2010, 04:10 AM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	If I recall correctly, I have read here on YT that you should use apple cider vinegar. Save the white vinegar for cleaning. I don't remember the dilution ratio, but I think you should use it at bath time and rinse. Try doing a search for vinegar and several threads will pop up.

06-16-2010, 08:19 AM	#4
Ute White Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brockville, On, Canada Posts: 246	My vet recommended Revolution for fleas, ticks and mosquitos. I just rub it in the skin on the neck/back. It's good for a month. I don't know about vinegar but I think it might be very strong? I saw another post where someone said they bathed the dog in Downy, the fleas would not like that.

06-16-2010, 10:08 AM	#7
ch774 No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 415	well it might I would tell him if he wants to come. He loves my dogs he plays with them and lets them kiss him I live in Texas.. cheryl

06-17-2010, 07:49 AM	#9
datmoreno Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 11	Has anyone tried the Frontline Plus? I was willing to try the Comfortis pill but was told that my yorkie's need to be at least 5 pounds, so my vet recommended the Frontline plus. I desperately need something for them, although they never go outside, well up to a couple of days ago that my husband took them out to play, now there are ticks showing up on them. I find 1-2 per day! I'm gonna spray or fog my house today (trying to also find something good for that) and spray my yard, but I have to find something good for my babies. So any advice from you all will be very appreciated.

06-17-2010, 08:36 AM	#11
datmoreno Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 11	Thanks! I have never needed anything before but this summer seems to be bad. I'll be heading out to buy the Frontline Plus and everything else I can get to kill these little monsters! I have read on different threads that some people only use half a dose on thier pets. Lola Pistola is 2.5 lbs, and both Lucy Lu & Toby are 3 lbs, so Im considering only using half a dose on each. I hope it works! Thanks again.

06-17-2010, 05:23 PM	#12
sherile Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pewee Valley, KY Posts: 48	my vet actually recommended splitting the dose. I get the dose for up to 22 lbs and split it between the two. They weight a combined total of less than 13 lbs, so it saves a little money. That said, we still can't conquer the fleas. I treat our lab, but he comes in from outside and must carry them on him. It is a never ending battle. The dawn works and I rinse with apple cider vinegar (1/2 & 1/2 w/water) The acid in the vinegar is supposed to deter fleas. Hasn't worked for mine, but I keep trying.

06-18-2010, 07:36 AM	#14
lukes Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 142	We use Best Yet Cedar Oil to control the fleas, you can use it as often as you like, spray your bedding, house, etc. Kills on contact. The best thing about it, is it's very safe (No chemicals). It also helps with the dry skin and promotes healing of open sores. It's an amazing product, if you haven't tried it yet, you should.

06-18-2010, 08:20 PM	#15
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	apple cider is the stuff to use, I think 50/ 50 mix with water