How do I deal with fleas?
Frequently Asked QuestionsSpray the yard, spray and flea-bomb the house, flea bathe the cat or dog and then use either powders/sprays or one of the new spot-on products (Advantage or Frontline). The powders/sprays need daily application, while the spot-on products are applied monthly. It may take a few months to see good results.
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REMO'S FAQ'sYes. We get both cat and dog fleas, which are different. Use pyrethrins in a good program of life-cycle control just as for dogs or cats. Treat the house in preference to putting potentially dangerous chemicals directly on me!
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FAQ Sick Puppy Tick Fleas Worms Spaying Breeding Training Ly...Many of the flea control products that are safe on adult dogs are not safe for puppies less than four months of age. Fleas do not stay on your puppy all the time. Occasionally, they will jump off and seek another host, and flea eggs are laid off your dog. Therefore, it is important to kill fleas on your new puppy before they can become established in your house. A flea comb will help isolate any adult fleas your puppy may have.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsUnfortunately, the Frontline and others of its ilk only kill the fleas on the dogs (and perhaps, only when they bite, I'm not sure about that). They do not keep the fleas off, so as long as fleas are in the house they can continue to jump on the dogs. The best solution is a combination of Frontline to kill the fleas that are there and Program to prevent them from reproducing. However, for those of us who are breeders, that doesn't work, as Program seems to interfere with doggie reproduction .
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Paws Mahal FAQAll our guests are required to be on a flea preventative medicine. If fleas are found on your dog, we will contact you to pick them up. Our facility has been specially design to inhibit flea infestation and all areas are cleaned and sanitized daily.Related Questions
FAQ - Mosquitoes and FleasFleas are small, wingless, insects sized between 1-8mm. They are external parasites, living off the blood of mammals and birds. There are about 2000 species of fleas worldwide; the most common is the cat flea, (Ctenocephalides felis).. Fleas attack a wide variety of warm-blooded creatures including humans, dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, squirrels, rats and mice.Related Questions
How do I treat for fleas?
FAQFlea treatment has two important parts, treating the premise and treating the animal. The premise should be treated by a pest control company or yourself on a monthly basis. All dogs and cats in the home should be treated. We recommend one of the following products: Advantage,Frontline, Flea Dip, Flea Spray. If buying products from the store, be sure the products states that it is safe for cats. If dog products are applied to cats, severe nerve toxicity, seizures, and death can result.
Related QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsIndoors. Vacuum the house thoroughly. Then use a product that kills the adults and the larvae stage. Since the pupae stage can't be killed with pesticides they will continue to hatch out after a pesticide application. Additional pesticides may be used against the adults but a single larvacide application should be sufficient. Adult pesticides include boric acid, permethrim, pyrethrin, tetramethrin. Larvacides include Precor. Outdoors. Use bifithrin, permethrin, tetramethrin, or tralomethrin .Related Questions
IS THERE SOMETHING I CAN DO TO CONTROL FLEAS ON MY OWN?
Mokihana Pest Contol, Inc. Frequently Asked QuestionsFor information on non chemical management of fleas, visit this site. http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/kbase/urban/site/catflea.htm#MANAGEMENT or go to our cool links page
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FAQ'sWe recommend treating your home as well as your pet for fleas. For your pet, we recommend a "spot-on" product that kills fleas and ticks. For your home, we recommend a combination of household flea "bombs" and an area treatment spray. Please contact our office and we can determine the right combination of products for your home and your pet.
Related QuestionsAnclote Animal Hospital - Frequently Asked QuestionsDid you know that on average, an adult flea only lives for 50 days, but can produce 2,000 eggs in that time? Many people report fleas on their dogs or cats, but do not believe that they have any fleas in their environment (house, yard, etc) because they do not see them. It is reported the 95% of flea stages are present in the environment. So even if they are not seeing adult flea, there are eggs, larvae and pupae in the environment. Environmental stages of fleas can survive up to 365 days.Related Questions
How do I treat my cat for fleas?
FAQ'sNot all flea medications are equal. There are generally two types of flea medications: over the counter and prescription strength. The over the counter type can be purchased at most stores where pet supplies are sold. These products are not as strong, and therefore, not as effective as medications that can be purchased at a veterinary clinic. Also, the pet store brands can sometimes cause adverse reactions in cats such as tremors, salivation and seizures and in rare cases, death.
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Firehall 4 Animal Hospital : FAQMore than likely, if your pet has an infestation, it is due to a flea problem in your pets immediate environment. Once a flea population has been established in your house hold there is no quick fix to the problem. First things first, get rid of the fleas ON your pet. The veterinarians here can prescribe a one time medication (Capstar) that will kill most of the fleas that are on your pet, but it only lasts 4-6 hours.
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Mokihana Pest Contol, Inc. Frequently Asked QuestionsNo. Most incidences of insect bites are caused by organisms that are visible to the naked eye. Fleas require a host such as a dog, cat or rat. As such the most common flea that bites people is the cat flea. They do not spontaneously appear in sand without some connection to a host animal. For more information about the cat flea, visit: http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/kbase/urban/site/catflea.htm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFleas and ticks are not only a nuisance for your pet, but they can also be dangerous to their health. Ticks carry several types of diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, and Tularemia, all of which you can contract too. Fleas can also cause health problems in your pets such as skin allergies, internal parasites (tapeworms), anemia, and in cats they can spread 'cat scratch disease'.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are recommending that our cat owners use one of the topical flea preventatives: Advantage or Frontline, also known as TopSpot. Advantage kills fleas within 24 hours and continues to work for 4 weeks. (*The canine product, Advantix, is very toxic to cats.) Frontline for Cats kills ticks and fleas and is often used on the indoor-outdoor kitties. Both products are topical liquids, which are very safe and available from your Veterinarian. Again, never use products intended for dogs on your cat.
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Winston Veterinary HospitalThere are several good flea products which have come out in the last two years, three of which include Program, Frontline and Advantage. Ask your Vet which one would be the best for your pet in your environment. In addition to treating your animal you must also treat your environment. Some suggestions include Flea Stoppers for inside. Duratrol and Ovatrol for outside use must be applied every 2-3 weeks during the flea season to be effective. See the Link for "ADVANTAGE"
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Ozane - FAQs ::Regular vacuuming and cleaning of floors will help reduce flea populations. So will professional flea baths for pets. Replace vacuum bags regularly, as they can become a reservoir for flea populations. I would recommend contacting a doctor or your state agricultural center to get information on the visual symptoms that may or may not follow a Lyme infected tick bite. As only an exterminator, I would not be doing you a service commenting on what little I do know.
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Cuckoo's Nest Aviary - Frequently Asked QuestionsIt's not usual for birds to get fleas. However, they are known to get mites which if left untreated can be severely unsightly, early treatment with Ivermectin could prevent disfiguration.
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Cats Protection : Cat Care : FAQs : Routine cat careFleas often affect cats, even meticulously clean ones, because the eggs can survive in the environment for a very long time. Fleas can be present all year round especially in milder climates. The good news is that they are easily prevented and treated using the very effective flea treatments now available from vets.
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FleasFleas are everywhere in our environment such as yards, sidewalks, parks, hiking trails, homes, other animals, etc. Once your pet brings fleas inside your home, they live in the carpet, on your pet's bedding, and your furniture. They will breed and multiply and continue to use your pet for their blood meals. They may even bite you.
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FleasFirst, give your pet a bath with a mild, hypoallergenic or itch-relieving shampoo to wash away the flea dirt and fleas. You do not need to use a flea shampoo unless your pet is severely infested with fleas. After your pet is completely dry, apply a topical product such as Advantage or Frontline that will start to kill adult fleas within about 12 hours and provide one month of flea control. Every pet in the household must be treated in order for flea control to work.
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Alta Vista Animal Hospital HomepageFleas aren't a concern until you end up with them. Once a pet has fleas it can become very frustrating and sometimes quite difficult to get rid of them. We have several products which make it easier than ever to avoid fleas in the first place. One is a once-a-month tablet which is given to your dog and makes any fleas biting the dog sterile. That means you never end up with a serious flea problem.
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FAQsWe recommend you avoid getting them if at all possible. Feeding a good quality food and using a nutritional supplement will help boost your dog’s resistance to fleas. If it’s already too late, we first recommend a flea comb and natural flea shampoo or spray. This will help you determine the extent of your problem. From there you must determine if the problem is confined to the house or if it exists outdoors as well.
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