Flea Probolems

[M-and-O]

Lately Maggie has had a problem with fleas Ive tried so many different shampoos its not even funny. Can you please recommend a product to me. Also I seen they make dog flea collars, do those work, please help I'm tired of dealing with these darn fleas!

[Moo]

You need a medical product from the vet. Shampoos will not kill all the fleas, although you can try (be sure to leave on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off.) There are also vet products that inhibit the flea's life cycle, so while fleas may still live- there will be no infestation, as once those fleas die, there will be no second generation. Don't forget to wash ALL of dog's the bedding.

[M-and-O]

Originally Posted by Moo

You need a medical product from the vet. Shampoos will not kill all the fleas, although you can try (be sure to leave on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off.) There are also vet products that inhibit the flea's life cycle, so while fleas may still live- there will be no infestation, as once those fleas die, there will be no second generation. Don't forget to wash ALL of dog's the bedding.

I was considering taking her to the vet, I was also wandering does pro dog offer a good flea shampoo.

[Dauxside]

We dust with and feed Diatomaceous Earth - no chemicals so the dogs can not have reaction and the fleas can not build up immunity.

[lakotasong]

You need to treat every furred pet, every 2-4 weeks (for at least three months to kill all life cycles) with a product from your veterinarian. I personally recommend Advantage Multi (will require a heartworm test) or Frontline Plus.

[Leaf]

Flea collars are great to use in vacuum cleaners that have bags. Just cut a length off and put it in a new bag in order to help kill existing fleas/eggs that may hatch.

Otherwise, flea collars aren't a wise choice as pets and people can have severe allergies to the toxic products in them. They only work ion localized areas as well, and don't offer safe full-body protection.

[Dauxside]

Leaf, if you use DE you may add that to your vaccum bag - will shred all the little beggers.

[Leaf]

Originally Posted by Dauxside

Leaf, if you use DE you may add that to your vaccum bag - will shred all the little beggers.

Great suggestion! I've gone to a bagless type so the bit of collar works, but I have a friend who uses the DE so I'll suggest it to her.

[Dauxside]

Originally Posted by Leaf

Great suggestion! I've gone to a bagless type so the bit of collar works, but I have a friend who uses the DE so I'll suggest it to her.

Even in my bagless I use the DE, any creepy crawler that gets sucked up is dealt a nasty surprise

[Obedog]

Don't forget to spray or dust the baseboards around the house. Not just the carpets...