Posted: 8/11/2011 6:08:05 PM EDT
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We have a 2.5 pound teacup poodle. We live in an apartment, and keep it very clean. The other day, we found out that our little poodle has fleas. It doesn't seem that severe, because she really doesn't itch herself that bad. Unfortunately we live in an apartment where there are quite a bit of pets in the area. So far, this is what we have done to treat her:
We bathed her with a store bought shampoo that treats fleas - "Zodiac Flea and Tick Shampoo" After that didn't seem to work, we sprayed her with "Sentry Pro Flea and Tick spray" Along with all that, we sprayed our upholstery with "Sentry Pro Flea Spray" for carpets, couches, etc. After all of this, I just found a flea on her around her ear area. Man, this makes me feel disgusting, as well as terrible for our little dog. What further treatment would any of you recommend who have experienced fleas/ticks? We did the above because it was recommended to us by the vet we called. Thanks for your time! Here is a picture of peach when she was a puppy (even though she still looks like a pup and is 3 years old) Peach and the wife....(Don't judge me arfcom...I will be getting a GSD after we get a house!  )
(I hope this isn't some kind of dupe, I did a search and couldn't find anything, sorry if it is) |
| You need to get any eggs out of the house or they will just keep hatching and laying more eggs,so flea power on every floor and rug followed by vacuuming everything,heavy on any cracks between floorboards and the like,then throw the bag away outside. You may need to do that a few times. |
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get the ZODIAC carpet & upholstery powder and follow directions. Got BIG bog here outside of Tampa and that works here. Takes bout 2 weeks and all gone. edit= think I'm moving to california Great, we will get the powder and try that out. Let me know if you need any help with any advice on California living. |
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You need to get any eggs out of the house or they will just keep hatching and laying more eggs,so flea power on every floor and rug followed by vacuuming everything,heavy on any cracks between floorboards and the like,then throw the bag away outside. You may need to do that a few times. Looks like that is two votes for the powder.... |
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Yup, just keep cleaning and reapplying every week to two weeks. You have to kill every flea as it hatches so they don't lay more eggs. Use a flea comb on the dog several times a day. They are relentless and so you must be. It will take month if you do it right. If you stop seeing fleas keep at it for at least two more cycles, then monitor the dog.
Using a flea "bomb" is also an excellent approach, if you think you can in your apartment setting. It's important to treat ALL surfaces. It's not that bad yet. You'll know it's bad when they jump on YOU! |
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I spread diatomaceous earth from the feed store, liberally throughout and around the house, especially where my dogs hang out the most. (Even on them) Only have carpet in the bedrooms, so that is a help. The eggs can hatch a month or 2 from now so you have to continue treating. I haven't ever found the store bought flea shampoos to be very good. If fleas are really bad, our vet will flea dip for $10 for a small dog. Even then it's only temporary relief for your dog. Vacuum the house, then vacuum the dogs and then take the vacuum outside to the trash can and empty it out. (Don't leave the vacuumed up fleas and eggs inside the vacuum in the house. |
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This works great. After 10 years we got our first "infestation" this summer. Maybe it's the heat, who knows. Gave the dogs the one-a-month Advantix and sprayed the house.
http://www.biospot.com/Product/Category/816 Things cleared up in under a week. Of course, make sure you properly apply the flea medication. BTW, the BioSpot smells a lot like lemon PLEDGE. It gave me and the wife a little headache when first sprayed, but it's not terrible. It works though. |
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Fleas: Capstar followed up with Comfortis
For minor tick problem: Frontline (note frontline is a topical so no baths for a couple days after administration) For major tick problem: Certifect If your dog is due for a heart worm pill soon I suggest going with a Capstar followew up with Trifexis. Trifexis has Comfortis in it as well as heart worm prevention and is cheaper than buying Comfortis and Heartguard separately. As far as treating your home for fleas nothing you can buy in the store will work more than a day simply due to the high reproductive rates of fleas. Have your house professionally treated and you won't be sorry. Also please make sure your dog is up to date on rabies, bordetella, and distemper vaccines. Hope this helps j0hn |