What do you use for fleas?

[Kfamr]

This is getting horrible. I'm sick of it. When you start finding jumping into food or on you, it's gross, and i'm really sick of it. I want to get rid of them. We've tried so many things, nothings working. We've sprayed the yard, we've given them tons of baths [inface just a few days ago gave Nala one and she's full of them] We've tryed advantage, we've tryed powders, we've tryed hartz, we've tryed flea shampoos. NONE or them work. NONE. they're crazy down here. What do you all use? Lauren says Frontline works for Honey, and her parent's use advantage on their dogs and some sort of chewable pill. Please, any suggestions welcome.

[tikeyas_mom]

goto the vet and get a parscription for fleas, thats what we did for our old dog Jagger. It worked try it, good luck .

[Kfamr]

We can't afford anything from the vet, it's too expensive. Especially since my brother just got his wisdom teeth pulled and 2 other teeth costing around $1500.

[tikeyas_mom]

O wow, do you have them wearinbg flea collers? maybe that might help? or give them a veggie oil bath and cake it on.

[Kfamr]

Yes, they both have flea collars. Veggie oil, what does that do?

[tikeyas_mom]

well it sufficates the fleas. you have to let them have the oil on for around 2 hours though. and make sure no other fleas are in the house so I guess that isnt an option. maybe get an exterminator? OMG you just reminded me I have to get my wizdom teeth pulled soon eep!!

[wolfsoul]

flea collars aren't actually good for them, and if they get them off they can poison themselves

I would try pills. I'm not too sure, as my dogds have never had fleas, but my cat had fleas once, and it drove me bonkers!!! I gave her like five baths and the fleas then went to me ( iread they aren't supposed to do that??? ) So I had fleas for a really long time, it was discusting!

One tip - fleas will not die if you hit them. You actually have to grind them between your fingertips. I know it's gross, but grind the suckers!

[tikeyas_mom]

Nither of my dogs have had fleas ither. I know my old dog Pepper used to have them BAD he was a cocker. omg it was harsh they went to the carpet and crap. I would suggest the exterminator if what you are discribing is really as bad as you say.

[wolfsoul]

Kfamr, You must read this! It's very informative, and it will tell you which treatments will harm Simba and Nala..

http://www.wildlifeprotection.net/ev.../eduFleas.html

[tikeyas_mom]

good link wolfsoul. you are always on the ball why did I say that. lol I sounded like my mother. RUN Jynnelle RUN!!!

[wolfsoul]

lol, don't ya hate it when that happens? *sigh*

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Frontline is great for fleas and ticks (it works!)

[clara4457]

Frontline or Advantage both work very well. You can get them pretty cheaply at online sites. Use this link http://www.petsmed.com/ and it will point you to different sites that have them.

[wolfsoul]

I found this:

Routinely monitor population levels and keep a log of your observations.
Restrict your pet's access inside your home.
Vacuum on a weekly basis during the year and daily in late summer and early fall when flea populations increase. Dispose of the filled bags by burning, composting or sealing in a black plastic bag and/or placing in the freezer for a few days or in a sunny location outside in a black plastic bag to "cook".
Weekly remove and wash all bedding and rugs with which pets come in contact.
Flea comb your pet regularly. Dip the comb in soapy water or enzyme cleaner.
Bathe your pet if the flea population starts to build up.
Only if the above procedures are insufficient, try an insect growth regulator (IGR) formulation to prevent adult flea emergence.
Spot treat infested areas indoors/outdoors with insecticidal soap and/or an IGR or a least-toxic product following the label instructions carefully and protecting yourself and others while applying them. Try spraying the carpet and lawn with natural soaps or Kleen'em Away Naturally (aka Kleen Kill) preformed enzymes at a diluted rate of 4 oz. per quart.
Try a professional steam-cleaning, enzyme- or boron based cleaners and daily vacuuming and/or negative ion plates first. Boron is toxic if ingested

[Kfamr]

Thanks everyone for the info. I'm going to talk to my parents about getting Frontline.