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RowdysMom · 05-03-2005, 07:03 PM

Rowdy is 11 weeks old and I found a flea this evening. I know he didn't pick them up from our yard - we use a natural flea control called beneficial nematodes - it's a microorganism that lives in the dirt and eats flea eggs (and fire ant eggs too, for those of you who live in the south) so it is really nice - it keeps the fleas and fire ants out of the yard. But of course, it doesn't keep the dogs from picking up an occasional flea from somewhere else. I think my little Rowdy may have picked up the flea(s) from my daughters dog over the weekend - so now the question is, what is safe to use to get rid of them? Thanks in advance for any information.

lily's mom · 05-03-2005, 07:10 PM

My vet gave us frontline and it seems to be working. I think I've seen several other YTer say the same.

Hickey007 · 05-03-2005, 07:30 PM

I found a flea on Reagan a couple of weeks ago and rushed right to the vets to get frontline. We've used it on our big dogs for years and our cats as well(though not as much b/c our cats don't tend to get them much) but anyway it works great, or at least it always has on them. If they do get anything on them it kills them(fleas and ticks).
I might have to look into that beneficial nematodes, we have ant galore and I hate ants...

mojo · 05-03-2005, 07:37 PM

I just got a new puppy yesterday, 8 weeks old, 1.25 pounds. We went to the vet yesterday and I told the vet he was itching. Vet (not regular vet, she is out of town) just said if he had flees they would die soon (I live in Nevada).
We had the puppy outside today and my son found several flees on him. I tried picking them out but they are fast. I have never even seen a flee before. I am afraid they will be all over my house and my other dog now.
I will call the vet tomorrow, does anyone have suggestions for tonight and is it not really that big of a deal? or is it?

Hickey007 · 05-03-2005, 07:42 PM

I don't think its life and death for them to have a couple fleas. You don't want them infested with fleas or anything. I believe(could be worng correct me if I am) that the dog can get sick over a long period with lots of fleas and ticks. And I'm sure its not comfortable and very irritating to have fleas. I don't know if they will give your little pup anything yet or not, but the vet will let you know.
You probably wouldn't want the fleas all over your house either. Just don't freak out though, if a dog goes outside chances are pretty good that it will get a flea or two in its lifetime.

red98vett · 05-04-2005, 04:49 AM

As far as the best working - Frontline Plus is very good - but check with your vet first...I think lots of us had experience with a flea or 2 - I spray my yard regular for bugs and also always check their faces and tummies cause that's where you see them first - GOOD LUCK !

YorkieRose · 05-04-2005, 05:08 AM

The problem with fleas is..they do not live on the dog. They jump on to feed and jump off into the carpets, furniture to lay eggs and make more fleas. They bring tapeworms with them and Yorkie are very prone to being allergic..so that means one flea bite can cause them to scratch themselves bald.

Hope · 05-04-2005, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdysMom

Rowdy is 11 weeks old and I found a flea this evening. I know he didn't pick them up from our yard - we use a natural flea control called beneficial nematodes - it's a microorganism that lives in the dirt and eats flea eggs (and fire ant eggs too, for those of you who live in the south) so it is really nice - it keeps the fleas and fire ants out of the yard. But of course, it doesn't keep the dogs from picking up an occasional flea from somewhere else. I think my little Rowdy may have picked up the flea(s) from my daughters dog over the weekend - so now the question is, what is safe to use to get rid of them? Thanks in advance for any information.

The vet office gave me some free samples does yours to try we have used a frontilne, and the advantix, both good and safte to use once a month... call the vet should give a free sample...t o try..

eensor · 05-04-2005, 05:53 AM

Y'ALL ARE MAKING ME ITCH AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

05-03-2005, 07:03 PM	#1
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	Oops! I found a flea! Rowdy is 11 weeks old and I found a flea this evening. I know he didn't pick them up from our yard - we use a natural flea control called beneficial nematodes - it's a microorganism that lives in the dirt and eats flea eggs (and fire ant eggs too, for those of you who live in the south) so it is really nice - it keeps the fleas and fire ants out of the yard. But of course, it doesn't keep the dogs from picking up an occasional flea from somewhere else. I think my little Rowdy may have picked up the flea(s) from my daughters dog over the weekend - so now the question is, what is safe to use to get rid of them? Thanks in advance for any information.

05-03-2005, 07:10 PM	#2
lily's mom Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,633	My vet gave us frontline and it seems to be working. I think I've seen several other YTer say the same. __________________ Lily and Dawn

05-03-2005, 07:30 PM	#3
Hickey007 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 789	I found a flea on Reagan a couple of weeks ago and rushed right to the vets to get frontline. We've used it on our big dogs for years and our cats as well(though not as much b/c our cats don't tend to get them much) but anyway it works great, or at least it always has on them. If they do get anything on them it kills them(fleas and ticks). I might have to look into that beneficial nematodes, we have ant galore and I hate ants... __________________ Courtney

05-03-2005, 07:42 PM	#5
Hickey007 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 789	I don't think its life and death for them to have a couple fleas. You don't want them infested with fleas or anything. I believe(could be worng correct me if I am) that the dog can get sick over a long period with lots of fleas and ticks. And I'm sure its not comfortable and very irritating to have fleas. I don't know if they will give your little pup anything yet or not, but the vet will let you know. You probably wouldn't want the fleas all over your house either. Just don't freak out though, if a dog goes outside chances are pretty good that it will get a flea or two in its lifetime. __________________ Courtney

05-04-2005, 04:49 AM	#6
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	As far as the best working - Frontline Plus is very good - but check with your vet first...I think lots of us had experience with a flea or 2 - I spray my yard regular for bugs and also always check their faces and tummies cause that's where you see them first - GOOD LUCK ! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

05-03-2005, 07:37 PM	#4
mojo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Here, there Posts: 2,693	I just got a new puppy yesterday, 8 weeks old, 1.25 pounds. We went to the vet yesterday and I told the vet he was itching. Vet (not regular vet, she is out of town) just said if he had flees they would die soon (I live in Nevada). We had the puppy outside today and my son found several flees on him. I tried picking them out but they are fast. I have never even seen a flee before. I am afraid they will be all over my house and my other dog now. I will call the vet tomorrow, does anyone have suggestions for tonight and is it not really that big of a deal? or is it?

05-04-2005, 05:08 AM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	fleas The problem with fleas is..they do not live on the dog. They jump on to feed and jump off into the carpets, furniture to lay eggs and make more fleas. They bring tapeworms with them and Yorkie are very prone to being allergic..so that means one flea bite can cause them to scratch themselves bald. Last edited by YorkieRose; 05-04-2005 at 06:53 AM.

05-04-2005, 05:53 AM	#9
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	Y'ALL ARE MAKING ME ITCH AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!