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Post by pelly on Jul 8, 2008 11:25:59 GMT -8
Have you got any forumulae for flea treatment; we are having a great problem with fleas at moment: we have Fronltined; friskies; and a couple of other makes : we have put the frontline on the necks or used the sprays: the dogs go in the river every night;we have tried pepermint spray; bleach ( not on the animals- the floors) but theres still fleas about: HELP any suggestions: have read to use citronella; eucylyptus and pepermint mixed together: still got that to try: the trouble with having so many animals:!!  |
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Post by Connie on Jul 9, 2008 9:16:01 GMT -8
Wow!  Yes, your going to have some expense there!  I use Frontline Plus on my cats and Revolution on my dogs. I buy these from my local vet in 6 pak quantity because I get a free dose making it 7 total for each pak. With all your cats it's going to be expensive though! I don't know what it costs there but I spend close to $100. or more for each pack of flea meds. BTW ~ over the counter flea meds from grocery stores etc. don't work! I've tried all those and it's a waste of money...and...can make your pet very sick  It's worth it to buy the best product out there! If you can afford it and after you treat all your pets get a good flea spray called ADAMS Home Protection, this works but you have to be diligent with your cleaning! Vacuum your house thoroughly, including furniture etc. then spray ADAMS on your carpets, furniture, pet bedding etc. and let it dry before you or your pets come in contact with it. The treatment is good for 210 Days! I would continue to Vacuum everyday for about a week or so to pick up the dead fleas so your pets don't get them. Also, you might have to treat for Tape worms after the treatment because chances are, if they ingested fleas, they have Tape worms. You can either take them to the vet for a shot to treat for this ($10 per pet in the USA) or use an over the counter treatment ....but I have to warn you, sometimes the over the counter product doesn't work! Good Luck! I hope you can get this under control |
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Post by Connie on Jul 11, 2008 18:58:04 GMT -8
Pelly, did you get a chance to read My solution to the flea problem your having over there? I hope you are able to find these products in France. |
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Post by pelly on Jul 12, 2008 10:49:57 GMT -8
bought a few spot on for the worst affected and they seem better; got some spray for indoors; and borrowed my neighbours steam cleaner: seems to be working:
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Post by Connie on Jul 12, 2008 17:31:37 GMT -8
bought a few spot on for the worst affected and they seem better; got some spray for indoors; and borrowed my neighbours steam cleaner: seems to be working:  Glad it's working for you! |
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Post by pelly on Jul 28, 2008 7:36:03 GMT -8
got something from the vet; looked like a spray; but you put in the middle of the room; shut all windows; the push the top down; had to stay out of room for 5 hrs; but when we went in the fleas were dead:!
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Post by Connie on Jul 28, 2008 9:31:54 GMT -8
got something from the vet; looked like a spray; but you put in the middle of the room; shut all windows; the push the top down; had to stay out of room for 5 hrs; but when we went in the fleas were dead:! Those are called flea bombs over here! These are usually used when all else fails....but....you have to be very careful because they can be toxic Just make sure you don't have any pet food laying around when you let off the bombs and make sure all food stuff, dishes etc. aren't out in the open because they can be contaminated too! |
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Post by pelly on Jul 28, 2008 12:06:01 GMT -8
the room was empty ; no cats have been in there for a few weeks; thats why it was strange the amount of fleas there! still hopefully its sorted:
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Post by Connie on Jul 30, 2008 13:40:41 GMT -8
the room was empty ; no cats have been in there for a few weeks; thats why it was strange the amount of fleas there! still hopefully its sorted: That IS strange that the room would be full of fleas with no cats there for weeks  I guess that's good news though, since you were able to bomb the place without harming the kitties  BTW ~ can you buy the flea bombs in your grocery stores in France? We can buy them here in the states for a fraction of the cost in the stores versus buying them at the Vets. You can also buy in quantity (6) to save even more  |
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