Any tips for getting rid of fleas?

[alyssia]

Please don't tell me Frontline, that stuff is NOT working for my dog at all. I know it's supposed to be the best their is. I have tried it, over the counter stuff, and bombing the house (although I have never seen one in the house) the borax on the carpet tip, but nothing's helping. Anyone?

 

[granny]

I have used Frontline Plus - from the vet-and Advantix both successfully. My dogs have not had a single flea in years and we live inthe country! Either you are getting a bum product from somewhere besides your vets office, or perhaps not enough for your dogs weight. As far as killing them in the house, any flea spray from the store will work. Just spray your house down as you are leaving (problem here is your fish-assuming you have a tank) When you come back a few hours later they should be dead. Some brands also kill the eggs, but you will probably have to treat again in a few days as they hatch.

 

[ryanhayes9]

i think the vet can give them a flea bath.

 

[shu-perman]

I used Advantix on my lab(worked great) and a bug bomb followed by iodized salt in the carpet once every week for a month....yes I did make sure to protect my tank before setting of the bomb...
If you have a yard the pup plays in you might want to look into something "pet safe" to spray in the yard too(sorry no reccomendation there) or you'll never get past the problem....dog plays outside then brings fleas inside..
Flea dips are a last resort (IMO) I've done it once and won't again(unless he gets a BAD outbreak)....my dog acted wierd (lazy and lathargic) after the dip....it's like it made him sick....

 

[bamack2]

Super 10 You Can Put It On The Dog And In Thier Dog House It Will Also Get Rid Of The Flies To Work Really Good

 

[beth]

Where is your dog getting the flees to begin with? Is he an outside dog?

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by Beth
Where is your dog getting the flees to begin with? Is he an outside dog?

No. I mean, obviously he goes outside to go to the bathroom.

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by Granny
I have used Frontline Plus - from the vet-and Advantix both successfully. My dogs have not had a single flea in years and we live inthe country! Either you are getting a bum product from somewhere besides your vets office, or perhaps not enough for your dogs weight. As far as killing them in the house, any flea spray from the store will work. Just spray your house down as you are leaving (problem here is your fish-assuming you have a tank) When you come back a few hours later they should be dead. Some brands also kill the eggs, but you will probably have to treat again in a few days as they hatch.

I have sprayed the house three times (but like I said before I've never seen one in the house) I have also used Frontline repeatedly with no results. I will try the advantix. I would like to spray the grass but we also live in the country and have too much land to cover.

 

[schneidts]

Dogs have to go out...there's nothing you can do about that. We used frontline and realized that it was garbage after a short time. We used advantage (check the online auction site...much cheaper from a couple sellers than from a vet) and it worked soooooo much better. I highly suggest it. Frontline Plus is comparable to Advantage, but not as good IMO. Even though you don't see the fleas in the house, clean the dog's sleeping area and vacuum compulsively to get all eggs and larvae. HTH

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by schneidts
Dogs have to go out...there's nothing you can do about that. We used frontline and realized that it was garbage after a short time. We used advantage (check the online auction site...much cheaper from a couple sellers than from a vet) and it worked soooooo much better. I highly suggest it. Frontline Plus is comparable to Advantage, but not as good IMO. Even though you don't see the fleas in the house, clean the dog's sleeping area and vacuum compulsively to get all eggs and larvae. HTH

Thank you! Finally someone who doesn't tell me to use Frontline! And thanks for the tip about where to buy Advantage.

 

[beth]

You are going to have to get an exterminator who will prepare a formula for flees. They will spray your yard, and your house, and then you will have to keep your dog on a flee med. Try a different product, if frontline does not work.
Look for an exterminator that has specific experience with flees.

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by Beth
You are going to have to get an exterminator who will prepare a formula for flees. They will spray your yard, and your house, and then you will have to keep your dog on a flee med. Try a different product, if frontline does not work.
Look for an exterminator that has specific experience with flees.

 

[vtfishies]

i've also heard from a local vet that borax..spread along the inside walls of the house works well to rid and keep them gone..

 

[phixer]

Sprinkle sand on them, they will stone each other to death. :hilarious

 

[smaug]

We use Frontline plus. It works great on the Boxer that stays outside and the cats that go in and out but not very good on our English Bulldog that comes in at night. He gets bathed 2x every week w/ Hartz flea shampoo. We use Enforcer flea killer in the house. It is a powder that is used just like carpet freshener, it's even scented. Can't use bombs or spray chemicals because we also have birds.

 

[emperor11]

Alyssia, you have FLEAS?

Sorry, I couldn't resist. What medications have you tried for your dog?

 

[tnt]

We used to have a terrible problem with fleas. Our yard was infested with them. If you wore white socks out in the yard, you would see them jumping onto you. We had to have our yard sprayed. Fortunately, our friend was a "bug guy" and did it for the cost of chemicals.
If you want to see if they are in your house, place a white saucer on the carpet, fill it with water, and put a desk lamp next to it shining into the water. I know it sounds wierd, but by the next day you will see drowned little fleas in it if they are in your house. And, chances are if your dog has them, you now have them in your house.
We now use Frontline plus and haven't had a problem since. But I really think the key was spraying the yard. Good luck! I know how frustrating it can be.

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by Emperor11
Alyssia, you have FLEAS?

Sorry, I couldn't resist. What medications have you tried for your dog?

Frontline plus, capstar, bioguard
Most people swear by frontline plus but I haven't had luck with it.

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by tnt
We used to have a terrible problem with fleas. Our yard was infested with them. If you wore white socks out in the yard, you would see them jumping onto you. We had to have our yard sprayed. Fortunately, our friend was a "bug guy" and did it for the cost of chemicals.
If you want to see if they are in your house, place a white saucer on the carpet, fill it with water, and put a desk lamp next to it shining into the water. I know it sounds wierd, but by the next day you will see drowned little fleas in it if they are in your house. And, chances are if your dog has them, you now have them in your house.
We now use Frontline plus and haven't had a problem since. But I really think the key was spraying the yard. Good luck! I know how frustrating it can be.

Thanks, I am definitely going to get the yard sprayed SOON.

 

[emperor11]

Originally Posted by alyssia

Frontline plus, capstar, bioguard
Most people swear by frontline plus but I haven't had luck with it.
WOW..I am such a dork. Anyway, I have had the best luck with just spraying the yard, and giving the dog regular baths, weekly usually, until he stops scratching himself. Hope this helps.
~Adam :happyfish