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Thorsmomma · 09-26-2006, 06:16 PM

Over the past few months Thor has had constant fleas! I've been using Frontline and Frontline plus since he was a puppy and never really had this big of a problem. He has been having fleas all month long!!!! What is up with this? OUr other dog is having the same problem and it's driving me and them nuts! Itchyin' away, and I am STILL FINDING FLEAS!!!!

PLease enllighten me! What in the world is going on?????

Thanks!

dray · 09-26-2006, 06:24 PM

The fleas have to get on your dog to die , so maybe you have an outbreak of fleas and it may be time to think about spraying the yard and house to help with your problem.

Debbie Ray
www.sumtoiyorkies

SJK1113 · 09-26-2006, 06:27 PM

There's some stuff you can buy to put down in the grass that helps keep fleas and other insects away. I can't think of the name of it right now, but you should be able to find it at any garden center or department store with a gardening dept. You might also need to bomb your house to get rid of all of them.

Good luck!!

P.S.--You'll need to make sure that it's something not harmful to animals.

Marcellacml · 09-26-2006, 06:49 PM

Maybe you should try a different brand like advanticks

Thorsmomma · 09-26-2006, 07:08 PM

You think there are fleas in the carpet? Grrr...this is so frustrating! I don't want to resort to spraying harmful chemicals around my house. Has anyone else had this problem?
Thanks ladies for your ideas!

Lacy's Mom · 09-26-2006, 07:43 PM

With the spot on flea controls the flea has to bite your dog and then it will die so I'm not crazy about this form of control. Several of them are also washed off with baths. I prefer natural remedies like 1 drop of citronella oil, 1 drop of lemon grass oil, 1 drop of tea tree oil to 1 ounce of water (also effective against ticks) and then just spritz them before going outside or a couple of times a day so they don't even have to get bit in the first place.

Most likely your carpet is full of fleas and eggs. Try cutting up a flea collar and placing a piece in your vacuum or vacuum up some flea powder. Then vacuum the whole house at least once a day. I would also treat the yard with a flea control.

Here's a good link to all the different flea control products.http://www.naturalhealthtechniques.c...a_control1.htm

ldenise · 09-26-2006, 07:46 PM

we were using revolution and had never had a flea problem until the begining of the summer this year. i switched to frontline plus and got busy on the house right away. it don't think it was a failure of the revolution, i think it was just the fact that some got in the house. I was washing everything all the time and started spraying lemon or vinegar all around, sweeping, everything constantly. we finally got rid of them. Ahia was having the worse problem. she has an allergic reaction to the fleas. I spray the lawn once every month with the misquito treatment which also takes care of fleas and ticks and various other things. I buy it at walmart usually. I generally get the ortho brand. they just can't go in the yard for a couple of days. the bottle says until it drys but i wait longer just to be on the safe side.
hope this helps you.
I forgot to add that we switched to frontline plus too.

ldenise · 09-26-2006, 07:50 PM

oh and also vacuum the the creases in your furniture.

sweetr72 · 09-26-2006, 07:55 PM

We use Advantage on our dogs..although the vet wanted to use Revolution on Reece because he is so young. Advantage has always worked for us..within a couple days the fleas are gone. I also use Borax to sprinkle on my carpets...leave it for a few hours (take the dogs to the spa hehe) and vacuum them up..throw away the vaccum bag and we are well on our way to a flea free house. Fleas are soooooooooooo annoying, but maybe try switching brands??

Dawn

chloeandj · 09-26-2006, 08:00 PM

We had the same problem last summer! So frustrating isn't it?!
Switching brands did the trick for us, thank god! We were using advantage so we switched to frontline. My vet suggested switching between the brands every few applications.

artie merlino · 09-27-2006, 03:35 AM

I have the same problem every Summer, every Year! They get in the carpet, funiture every where.......I used to use Frontline Plus, Advantix etc. even over the counter sprays both of their fur got fried/burned off or scratched off from all the chemicals I was using on them their hair was too soft/silky for such harsh stuff. The only way I finally got rid of them: Moved into a House with wooden floors, I give them 1 "Capstar" pill, bathe them with a gentle shampoo and feed them "Flea Free" Natural Food Supplement it's $22.95 for 32 ounces I found it @ one of the 3 Pet Stores that I frequently buy from.
I use it year round just in case? Besides it's also supposed to be good for them too? So far that combination is the only thing that seems to work.
I take them to the Dog Park every day so it also kills what ever they pick up from there too! The only other thing would be to Flea Bomb your House & Flea dip your Baby, but I think the Fleas just grow immune to the Topical medicines, I'm a firm beleiver that Natural is Better! Good Luck

RRRJeep861 · 09-27-2006, 07:15 AM

I've never bombed my home for fleas, just the thought of poison coating every surface in my home just doesn't sit well w/ me... I have heard that you can lightly dust your carpet w/ borax ( in the laundry soap dept.) or I've heard diatomaceous earth( must be food grade) can be lightly dusted in the carpet & the dogs bed & even lighly dusted on the dog to control fleas. You can check these things out for youself to see if it's something you might want to try.

Thorsmomma · 09-27-2006, 07:39 AM

Thanks for EVERYONE's response. I'm glad to know it's not just me! I wonder if this summer is worse than summers before? My friend who's dog has MAJOR flea problems brought her dog over here and that's when it all started!
Last night poor Thor had a huge rash all over his belly and legs from itching/nibbling so much! We too have hardwood floors, but have a few carpets...borax doesn't stain does it? I'm try those powders and vacumming.

Does anyone ever treat there dog with flea stuff every three weeks instead of every four? I hate using these toxcins on them more than I have to but anything woule be better than these pesky fleas!!

Thanks again for some fabulous ideas!

ytsirk27 · 09-27-2006, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Thorsmomma

Thanks for EVERYONE's response. I'm glad to know it's not just me! I wonder if this summer is worse than summers before? My friend who's dog has MAJOR flea problems brought her dog over here and that's when it all started!
Last night poor Thor had a huge rash all over his belly and legs from itching/nibbling so much! We too have hardwood floors, but have a few carpets...borax doesn't stain does it? I'm try those powders and vacumming.

Does anyone ever treat there dog with flea stuff every three weeks instead of every four? I hate using these toxcins on them more than I have to but anything woule be better than these pesky fleas!!

Thanks again for some fabulous ideas!

Im having to do Mason every three weeks..and its barely doing it..I use K-9 Advantix...Will probably be switching soon because it just doesnt seem to work...He had 15 flras on him last night and they moslty look like babies...

I gave him batha nd deflead AGAIN.....I HATE fleas!

RLC12345678 · 09-27-2006, 09:31 AM

I use Frontline and it works, but it does not last the whole month. 2 different vets recommended that I use Frontline every 2 weeks instead of once a month. That is what I've been doing for the past couple of months now and it has definately done the trick. No more itching and scratching and no more fleas.

I agree with Lacy's Mom that you need to treat your house and your yard. Then try using the Frontline twice a month. I'm sure that will get rid of the problem.

09-26-2006, 06:16 PM	#1
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	FLEAS!! Frontline not doing the job! Over the past few months Thor has had constant fleas! I've been using Frontline and Frontline plus since he was a puppy and never really had this big of a problem. He has been having fleas all month long!!!! What is up with this? OUr other dog is having the same problem and it's driving me and them nuts! Itchyin' away, and I am STILL FINDING FLEAS!!!! PLease enllighten me! What in the world is going on????? Thanks! __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

09-26-2006, 07:08 PM	#5
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	You think there are fleas in the carpet? Grrr...this is so frustrating! I don't want to resort to spraying harmful chemicals around my house. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks ladies for your ideas! __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

09-26-2006, 07:46 PM	#7
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	we were using revolution and had never had a flea problem until the begining of the summer this year. i switched to frontline plus and got busy on the house right away. it don't think it was a failure of the revolution, i think it was just the fact that some got in the house. I was washing everything all the time and started spraying lemon or vinegar all around, sweeping, everything constantly. we finally got rid of them. Ahia was having the worse problem. she has an allergic reaction to the fleas. I spray the lawn once every month with the misquito treatment which also takes care of fleas and ticks and various other things. I buy it at walmart usually. I generally get the ortho brand. they just can't go in the yard for a couple of days. the bottle says until it drys but i wait longer just to be on the safe side. hope this helps you. I forgot to add that we switched to frontline plus too. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

09-26-2006, 07:50 PM	#8
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	oh and also vacuum the the creases in your furniture. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

09-27-2006, 03:35 AM	#11
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	Organic Products? I have the same problem every Summer, every Year! They get in the carpet, funiture every where.......I used to use Frontline Plus, Advantix etc. even over the counter sprays both of their fur got fried/burned off or scratched off from all the chemicals I was using on them their hair was too soft/silky for such harsh stuff. The only way I finally got rid of them: Moved into a House with wooden floors, I give them 1 "Capstar" pill, bathe them with a gentle shampoo and feed them "Flea Free" Natural Food Supplement it's $22.95 for 32 ounces I found it @ one of the 3 Pet Stores that I frequently buy from. I use it year round just in case? Besides it's also supposed to be good for them too? So far that combination is the only thing that seems to work. I take them to the Dog Park every day so it also kills what ever they pick up from there too! The only other thing would be to Flea Bomb your House & Flea dip your Baby, but I think the Fleas just grow immune to the Topical medicines, I'm a firm beleiver that Natural is Better! Good Luck

09-26-2006, 06:24 PM	#2
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	The fleas have to get on your dog to die , so maybe you have an outbreak of fleas and it may be time to think about spraying the yard and house to help with your problem. Debbie Ray www.sumtoiyorkies

09-26-2006, 06:27 PM	#3
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	There's some stuff you can buy to put down in the grass that helps keep fleas and other insects away. I can't think of the name of it right now, but you should be able to find it at any garden center or department store with a gardening dept. You might also need to bomb your house to get rid of all of them. Good luck!! P.S.--You'll need to make sure that it's something not harmful to animals.

09-26-2006, 06:49 PM	#4
Marcellacml Cosmo, Minnie, and Lillian Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,107	Maybe you should try a different brand like advanticks

09-26-2006, 07:43 PM	#6
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	With the spot on flea controls the flea has to bite your dog and then it will die so I'm not crazy about this form of control. Several of them are also washed off with baths. I prefer natural remedies like 1 drop of citronella oil, 1 drop of lemon grass oil, 1 drop of tea tree oil to 1 ounce of water (also effective against ticks) and then just spritz them before going outside or a couple of times a day so they don't even have to get bit in the first place. Most likely your carpet is full of fleas and eggs. Try cutting up a flea collar and placing a piece in your vacuum or vacuum up some flea powder. Then vacuum the whole house at least once a day. I would also treat the yard with a flea control. Here's a good link to all the different flea control products.http://www.naturalhealthtechniques.c...a_control1.htm

09-26-2006, 07:55 PM	#9
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	We use Advantage on our dogs..although the vet wanted to use Revolution on Reece because he is so young. Advantage has always worked for us..within a couple days the fleas are gone. I also use Borax to sprinkle on my carpets...leave it for a few hours (take the dogs to the spa hehe) and vacuum them up..throw away the vaccum bag and we are well on our way to a flea free house. Fleas are soooooooooooo annoying, but maybe try switching brands?? Dawn

09-26-2006, 08:00 PM	#10
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	We had the same problem last summer! So frustrating isn't it?! Switching brands did the trick for us, thank god! We were using advantage so we switched to frontline. My vet suggested switching between the brands every few applications.

09-27-2006, 07:15 AM	#12
RRRJeep861 No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 122	I've never bombed my home for fleas, just the thought of poison coating every surface in my home just doesn't sit well w/ me... I have heard that you can lightly dust your carpet w/ borax ( in the laundry soap dept.) or I've heard diatomaceous earth( must be food grade) can be lightly dusted in the carpet & the dogs bed & even lighly dusted on the dog to control fleas. You can check these things out for youself to see if it's something you might want to try.

09-27-2006, 07:39 AM	#13
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for EVERYONE's response. I'm glad to know it's not just me! I wonder if this summer is worse than summers before? My friend who's dog has MAJOR flea problems brought her dog over here and that's when it all started! Last night poor Thor had a huge rash all over his belly and legs from itching/nibbling so much! We too have hardwood floors, but have a few carpets...borax doesn't stain does it? I'm try those powders and vacumming. Does anyone ever treat there dog with flea stuff every three weeks instead of every four? I hate using these toxcins on them more than I have to but anything woule be better than these pesky fleas!! Thanks again for some fabulous ideas! __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

09-27-2006, 09:31 AM	#15
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	I use Frontline and it works, but it does not last the whole month. 2 different vets recommended that I use Frontline every 2 weeks instead of once a month. That is what I've been doing for the past couple of months now and it has definately done the trick. No more itching and scratching and no more fleas. I agree with Lacy's Mom that you need to treat your house and your yard. Then try using the Frontline twice a month. I'm sure that will get rid of the problem.