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pepe mint · 07-18-2007, 06:09 AM

is it toxic for dogs? someone said in another thread that it is toxic for dogs. but i have always heard that giving garlic helps deter fleas. which i am having a problem with right now.

i just don't want to hurt my baby and now i'm worried.

chachi · 07-18-2007, 06:15 AM

Garlic in high amounts is toxic to them. There are garlic pills for dogs that are supposed to help with fleas

Erin · 07-18-2007, 06:22 AM

I would not give them straight garlic. Garlic powder is often one of the last ingredients in even very high quality dog treats, so it is only harmful in large amounts. I wouldn't give them anything without asking the vet first.

We've never had fleas. Mine get weekly baths with lavendar & mint shampoo that repels fleas. It works best if you let it sit on their fur for a few minutes. I've heard dawn dishsoap works if they already have fleas too.

pepe mint · 07-18-2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Erin

I would not give them straight garlic. Garlic powder is often one of the last ingredients in even very high quality dog treats, so it is only harmful in large amounts. I wouldn't give them anything without asking the vet first.

We've never had fleas. Mine get weekly baths with lavendar & mint shampoo that repels fleas. It works best if you let it sit on their fur for a few minutes. I've heard dawn dishsoap works if they already have fleas too.

mine get baths weekly with cowboy magic and i am blown away at the fact we have fleas right now. i think what happened is my brother borrowed our air mattress and some bedding when he was staying at one of our properties doing some construction. and when he brought the stuff back, we were out of town and he left it in our hallway by the laundry room. now we have fleas. so i'm thinking the place he was working at must have had them. i know he had a problem with his dog getting ticks a lot. so i am guessing this is the problem. now i am having a hard time getting rid of them. i applied frontline first thing monday morning and i am still finding live fleas on the dogs. i have not bathed her since applying it but over the weekend they got baths with dawn, we cleaned the CRAP out of the house, washed everything in sight, used baking soda on the carpets and furniture before vacuuming...but we are battling these fleas still. i'm about to put my head through the wall!!!

Erin · 07-18-2007, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pepe mint

mine get baths weekly with cowboy magic and i am blown away at the fact we have fleas right now. i think what happened is my brother borrowed our air mattress and some bedding when he was staying at one of our properties doing some construction. and when he brought the stuff back, we were out of town and he left it in our hallway by the laundry room. now we have fleas. so i'm thinking the place he was working at must have had them. i know he had a problem with his dog getting ticks a lot. so i am guessing this is the problem. now i am having a hard time getting rid of them. i applied frontline first thing monday morning and i am still finding live fleas on the dogs. i have not bathed her since applying it but over the weekend they got baths with dawn, we cleaned the CRAP out of the house, washed everything in sight, used baking soda on the carpets and furniture before vacuuming...but we are battling these fleas still. i'm about to put my head through the wall!!!

Wow. That stinks. I would have no clue where to start.

chachi · 07-18-2007, 06:57 AM

If you have washed her with Dawn and still have them they are probably in your carpet and your going to have to spray your carpet and wash her with dawn again

pepe mint · 07-18-2007, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

If you have washed her with Dawn and still have them they are probably in your carpet and your going to have to spray your carpet and wash her with dawn again

yeah, i will do that tonight. because she has been washed with dawn twice. i have tried putting stuff on the carpet that i know will not hurt the doggies or my daughter. but apparently this stuff is not working. what do you suggest using on the carpet/furniture?

chachi · 07-18-2007, 07:26 AM

I forget what used on the carpet because its been aout 10 years snce Ive had them in my carpets but got it at Lowes. They also have sprays at Petsmart and Petco I believe

AMMARI · 07-18-2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

If you have washed her with Dawn and still have them they are probably in your carpet and your going to have to spray your carpet and wash her with dawn again

I thought fleas only live if they have a host. Am I thinking of the wrong bug?? I think my vet told me that.

mari

cockerduchess · 07-18-2007, 11:36 AM

You might try baby powder to get rid of fleas in the carpet sprinkle it really good on your carpet through out the house and leave it for 3-4 days it will suffocate them and your house will smell good .

sgab80 · 07-18-2007, 12:20 PM

There are some flea sprays for carpet, but if its really bad you may have to get some flea bombs...and leave your house a few hours, all day or a couple days....I know years ago we had some cats that had fleas (before Lillybelle) and the only way we were able to get them out of the house was using the flea carpet sprays---it would probably be toxic for your yorkie so may have to let him stay somewhere for a few days-think they lay eggs in your carpet and furniture. You can get it at Walmart and such.

I do add a tsp of fresh chopped garlic - I cook a weeks worth a time) of Lillybelle's food and I havent bought advantix since.

chachi · 07-18-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AMMARI

I thought fleas only live if they have a host. Am I thinking of the wrong bug?? I think my vet told me that.

mari

It is the eggs that are in the carpet then when they hatch they look for a host. But I know from experience that they can live in the carpet a short while at least

sassypup · 07-18-2007, 01:06 PM

do you have her on monthly flea meds?

pepe mint · 07-18-2007, 01:17 PM

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do you have her on monthly flea meds?

no...i did buy the frontline drops the other day but i have never had her on monthly flea meds. just monthly heartworm.

pepe mint · 07-18-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cockerduchess

You might try baby powder to get rid of fleas in the carpet sprinkle it really good on your carpet through out the house and leave it for 3-4 days it will suffocate them and your house will smell good .

hubby hates when i put smelly stuff in the carpet. i may try it and just tell him to get over it

07-18-2007, 06:09 AM	#1
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	garlic is it toxic for dogs? someone said in another thread that it is toxic for dogs. but i have always heard that giving garlic helps deter fleas. which i am having a problem with right now. i just don't want to hurt my baby and now i'm worried. __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

07-18-2007, 06:15 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Garlic in high amounts is toxic to them. There are garlic pills for dogs that are supposed to help with fleas __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-18-2007, 06:22 AM	#3
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	I would not give them straight garlic. Garlic powder is often one of the last ingredients in even very high quality dog treats, so it is only harmful in large amounts. I wouldn't give them anything without asking the vet first. We've never had fleas. Mine get weekly baths with lavendar & mint shampoo that repels fleas. It works best if you let it sit on their fur for a few minutes. I've heard dawn dishsoap works if they already have fleas too. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

07-18-2007, 06:57 AM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	If you have washed her with Dawn and still have them they are probably in your carpet and your going to have to spray your carpet and wash her with dawn again __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-18-2007, 07:26 AM	#8
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I forget what used on the carpet because its been aout 10 years snce Ive had them in my carpets but got it at Lowes. They also have sprays at Petsmart and Petco I believe __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-18-2007, 11:36 AM	#10
cockerduchess Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,473	You might try baby powder to get rid of fleas in the carpet sprinkle it really good on your carpet through out the house and leave it for 3-4 days it will suffocate them and your house will smell good . __________________ Emma GraceTia Bella Maddie

07-18-2007, 12:20 PM	#11
sgab80 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 214	There are some flea sprays for carpet, but if its really bad you may have to get some flea bombs...and leave your house a few hours, all day or a couple days....I know years ago we had some cats that had fleas (before Lillybelle) and the only way we were able to get them out of the house was using the flea carpet sprays---it would probably be toxic for your yorkie so may have to let him stay somewhere for a few days-think they lay eggs in your carpet and furniture. You can get it at Walmart and such. I do add a tsp of fresh chopped garlic - I cook a weeks worth a time) of Lillybelle's food and I havent bought advantix since. Last edited by sgab80; 07-18-2007 at 12:21 PM.

07-18-2007, 01:06 PM	#13
sassypup Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S. Ca Posts: 1,905	do you have her on monthly flea meds?