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Shanatink · 08-08-2007, 03:11 PM

Chloe's coat has been looking pretty bad this week and she has been going nuts scratching but I couldnt find anything on her until today, and so far without locating my flea comb I have found and killed 3 fleas. I put some flea treatment on her and I can only hope it works fast. Cross you fingers!
With all the rain we had I knew it was only a matter of time before we had fleas like crazy. The misquito population here in Texas have already been insane for the past month!

patty58 · 08-08-2007, 03:21 PM

Knock on wood, Murfee doesn't have fleas....yet. We use revolution or something...but we have 4 baby kitties (outside kitties) and they have fleas. They are only about 2 weeks old....any suggestions from anyone about what to use on them. All the stuff I found is for at least 12 weeks old.

MyFairLacy · 08-08-2007, 03:29 PM

We've been struggling with fleas all summer because Lacy is allergic to fleas and will itch like crazy. And working a dog boutique/grooming salon, dogs come in every day with fleas so it's pretty much impossible to keep all fleas off of her. I tried frontline and advantage and Advantage has worked the best for us. We just have to apply it about every three weeks instead of four.

Sadie's Mom · 08-08-2007, 03:36 PM

Well, you know the struggle I've had with them. I bathe Sadie in Dawn and if I think the fleas are bad enough, give her a CapStar, which is supposed to immediately start killing all the fleas on her. Most of the other flea treatments are just supposed to prevent them from reproducing, but the Capstar kills all the adults on them.

Little Bit · 08-08-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by patty58

Knock on wood, Murfee doesn't have fleas....yet. We use revolution or something...but we have 4 baby kitties (outside kitties) and they have fleas. They are only about 2 weeks old....any suggestions from anyone about what to use on them. All the stuff I found is for at least 12 weeks old.

I read somewhere that you can use babypowder on tiny kittens and it makes the fleas leave.

Little Bit · 08-08-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

Chloe's coat has been looking pretty bad this week and she has been going nuts scratching but I couldnt find anything on her until today, and so far without locating my flea comb I have found and killed 3 fleas. I put some flea treatment on her and I can only hope it works fast. Cross you fingers!
With all the rain we had I knew it was only a matter of time before we had fleas like crazy. The misquito population here in Texas have already been insane for the past month!

Man, I am so sorry about that. Be careful with the chemicals being pregnant and all. Borax detergent works great for carpets, just sprinkle all over, work in and leave it over night then vacuum the next day. Works like a charm.

Bentley&BitsysMom · 08-08-2007, 04:15 PM

I've used Dawn as well and it worked great. I lathered them up and let it sit for about five minutes and then rinsed really well and it did the trick.

peanut · 08-08-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by patty58

Knock on wood, Murfee doesn't have fleas....yet. We use revolution or something...but we have 4 baby kitties (outside kitties) and they have fleas. They are only about 2 weeks old....any suggestions from anyone about what to use on them. All the stuff I found is for at least 12 weeks old.

Put revolution on the mommy and that will pass thur her milk...thats what I did and they turn out fine

RoxyJosMom · 08-08-2007, 05:19 PM

I'm glad to know we aren't the only ones fighting the flea battle. Not a flea in sight until about a week ago. Then, wham! And Roxy and Remi both were treated with Advantix K9. So, I soaked them and scrubbed them and picked all the half dead fleas off, I thought. The came back so I tried BioSpot since Roxy has developed an alergy to the Advantix. Fleas gone for 1 day then back they came. Dawn is next since I don't dare put anything else on them for a couple weeks. I think I'll try Frontline Plus. I HATE FLEAS. Mosquitoes and fleas - what was God thinking?

Superstarkba · 08-08-2007, 05:20 PM

UHH!! I hate fleas. Aubrey has flea medicine, and Dakota is to small for flea medicine

so I have been keeping a close eye on those fleas. Good luck!

patty58 · 08-08-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by peanut

Put revolution on the mommy and that will pass thur her milk...thats what I did and they turn out fine

That's what I hoped for so I did that a couple of days ago. Thanks, hope it works

stedmansmommy · 08-08-2007, 06:41 PM

Awww heck!

Don't you just hate it?

My babies don't have fleas...and hopefully they never will, BUT - my friend that lives out in the country...her little Yorkies were infested with them! And when there are so many, they're NOT easy to get rid of!

08-08-2007, 03:11 PM	#1
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Dang it! We got fleas! Chloe's coat has been looking pretty bad this week and she has been going nuts scratching but I couldnt find anything on her until today, and so far without locating my flea comb I have found and killed 3 fleas. I put some flea treatment on her and I can only hope it works fast. Cross you fingers! With all the rain we had I knew it was only a matter of time before we had fleas like crazy. The misquito population here in Texas have already been insane for the past month! __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

08-08-2007, 03:29 PM	#3
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	We've been struggling with fleas all summer because Lacy is allergic to fleas and will itch like crazy. And working a dog boutique/grooming salon, dogs come in every day with fleas so it's pretty much impossible to keep all fleas off of her. I tried frontline and advantage and Advantage has worked the best for us. We just have to apply it about every three weeks instead of four. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

08-08-2007, 03:36 PM	#4
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,180	Well, you know the struggle I've had with them. I bathe Sadie in Dawn and if I think the fleas are bad enough, give her a CapStar, which is supposed to immediately start killing all the fleas on her. Most of the other flea treatments are just supposed to prevent them from reproducing, but the Capstar kills all the adults on them. __________________ Christie and Sadie

08-08-2007, 04:15 PM	#7
Bentley&BitsysMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,836	I've used Dawn as well and it worked great. I lathered them up and let it sit for about five minutes and then rinsed really well and it did the trick. __________________ Michelle BENTLEY, BITSY, CHARLIE, & BAILEY'S Mommy Dogster Pagehttp://www.dogster.com/?145000

08-08-2007, 05:19 PM	#9
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	I'm glad to know we aren't the only ones fighting the flea battle. Not a flea in sight until about a week ago. Then, wham! And Roxy and Remi both were treated with Advantix K9. So, I soaked them and scrubbed them and picked all the half dead fleas off, I thought. The came back so I tried BioSpot since Roxy has developed an alergy to the Advantix. Fleas gone for 1 day then back they came. Dawn is next since I don't dare put anything else on them for a couple weeks. I think I'll try Frontline Plus. I HATE FLEAS. Mosquitoes and fleas - what was God thinking? __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

08-08-2007, 03:21 PM	#2
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Knock on wood, Murfee doesn't have fleas....yet. We use revolution or something...but we have 4 baby kitties (outside kitties) and they have fleas. They are only about 2 weeks old....any suggestions from anyone about what to use on them. All the stuff I found is for at least 12 weeks old.

08-08-2007, 05:20 PM	#10
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	UHH!! I hate fleas. Aubrey has flea medicine, and Dakota is to small for flea medicine so I have been keeping a close eye on those fleas. Good luck!

08-08-2007, 06:41 PM	#12
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Awww heck! Don't you just hate it? My babies don't have fleas...and hopefully they never will, BUT - my friend that lives out in the country...her little Yorkies were infested with them! And when there are so many, they're NOT easy to get rid of! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!