Flea Info
 

(from my vet's newsletter)

Fleas are Everywhere!
What can I do?

Let's get to know our little problem critter, shall we. Flea eggs are laid on the host (our pets) and can lay 2,000 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs tend to fall off into the environment. Eggs are extremely resistant to the effects of insecticides but are susceptible to insect growth regulators (IGR) after being laid, and to insect development inhibitors if the chemical is ingested by the adult female before laying eggs. Larvae develop in the environment and feed on organic debris, especially blood-containing flea feces.
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The next stage is the pupal stage, which is difficult to kill with insecticidal treatments. The Adult flea will emerge when stimulated by environment changes, such as vibrations, thermal changes, things that would indicate that a host is near by. The adult flea becomes a continuous parasite of dogs and cats and does not willingly leave. It must be treated with insecticides and be destroyed. Fleas carry diseases, such as plaque, tapeworms, and other blood organisms.

When a flea problem exists, the first thing is to relieve your pet!
We recommend a topical prevention. Keep in mind; that the fleas you see on your pets now, are from eggs that have hatched 3-8 weeks ago. They may have developed outside, and jumped onto your pet while going potty. You probably will not noticed your pet has fleas until the second or third generation of fleas is present.

Here are my flea recommendations from experience:
Frontline Plus (for the loved baby)
Adams Carpet powder (for the carpet :p )
Adams or Zodiac yard spray (if you need it)
Bio Guard shampoo (its a flea shampoo that wont wash off your frontline or topical flea prevention)
If all else fails...use a little bit of Dawn dish soap and a good conditioner to keep from drying the coat out.
Good luck!