dog flea control products
dog flea control products
I’ve heard Twenty Mule Team Borax is a good product for indoor flea control. How do I use it.?
My two small dogs (12 lbs. each) and my 8 cats have to be house pets because of our neighborhood. We have speeding drivers, big dogs running loose & “mean widdle kids”. Buying flea control from our vet is getting too expensive. I have to do something. Someone on this site said the Borax product was good for getting rid of fleas, but how do I use it?
Help appreciated.
Borax is quite effective on fleas however it won’t work alone. Borax works by drying out a flea, it is essentially boric acid and is harmful if swallowed so you want to make sure that you remove your pets from the area that is being treated.
Taking a box spread a layer over your carpeting and then use a stiff bristle broom to rub it into the carpet and spread it about evenly. You want to make sure to penetrate down to the bottom of the fibers where fleas will lay their eggs. The borax works by drawing all moisture out of the fleas, eggs, and larvae. You can also shake some onto your furniture and places that your pets sleep or rest frequently. Let the borax sit on your carpet for at least 24 hours but 48 is better. Then vaccuum well. You should start with a fresh bag and change it once you have been over the carpeting several times. This helps draw up any borax or dead fleas and eggs. Make sure that you have removed all surface borax especially, Borax is normally safe for carpets but you should always do a spot test first. Any residual borax at the base of the fibers shouldn’t hurt.
Now that you have treated your carpets and furniture, the only way to truly control the fleas is to treat the animals to prevent reinfestation.
First bathe your dogs and cats in dawn dish washing liquid. Soap them well and let stand for 10 minutes and then rinse well. Dawn actually suffocates fleas and kills them. This starts you off with a clean uninfested animal. Dry well and comb with a fine tooth comb or brush if possible to make sure that you got all of the fleas, or at least most of them. Then go buy Advantage from the pet store, not your vet, and put this on your cats and dogs. Vet’s over charge but Petco carries it. This stuff works. It’s the only thing I ever use on my cats and dogs because it does keep the fleas away from the animals and kills fleas before they have a chance to reinfest the house.
Using all of the above methods will rid just about any house of fleas. I had 23 rescue cats in my house one time and they all had fleas and in 1 month my home was flea free using the above measures.
Just a hint, once you rid your house of the fleas you won’t have to buy flea control for the cats as long as they stay inside but keep the dogs treated as they will be going in and out.
Good luck!
Comfortis – Flea Control and Treatment Medication
People all over the world say it is a comforting experience when they show affection towards their pet. Many studies conducted have proved this to be true. But, surely, you would agree that it is a bit difficult to bring ourselves to tolerate seeing our pet scratching his fur all the time because of the itchiness brought about by fleas. It is an extremely uncomfortable sight for you, and more so, for your pet.
Because of man’s love for pets, science has paved the way for the manufacture of flea-control products. There are many varieties available such as topical solutions and ointments, flea tablets, and even flea bombs.
According to popular belief, these products work more effectively when used in combination. As an example, when a dog prefers to play in wet areas like the pool or the beach, topical products may not render its effectiveness because the drug it contains can be washed away. In this case, your dog will need to be administered with an oral drug. Another example would be the use of flea bombs. Now these types of products are indeed effective, but only to a certain extent. Flea bombs work by killing fleas found in the house only, but as soon as your dog or cat steps outside, he will no longer be protected. In these cases, ointments can be of great help.
A breakthrough in flea control and treatment would be a drug called Comfortis, a product of Eli Lilly and Co. This is a chewable pill, the first of its kind, and interestingly enough, it tastes like beef. This drug has been given the green light by the US FDA.
So you might want to ask, why use Comfortis? Here are the reasons:
1. It tastes great. No, we have not tried it, but our dogs certainly love it. You do not need to force your dog to eat it- you simply mix it with his beef-flavored meal.
2. It is safe. In fact, puppies fourteen weeks and older can already take it. Take note however that this has not been cleared for kitty use yet. Moreover, it has been considered a ‘reduced-risk pesticide’ which means that though it is extremely toxic to the little critters, it is safe for your dog.
3. It is convenient. No need for you to keep your dog isolated during treatment. You can play with him even after medication has been given.
4. It is long lasting. Comfortis’ efficacy lasts for 30 days, unlike other flea pills which can work only for a few days. About half an hour after this pill has been ingested, it will immediately take action on killing fleas that are feeding on your pet’s blood. Studies show that because of its ingredient called Spinosad, it can kill 100% of fleas that are living in a dog’s fur.
Veterinarians recommend this drug for dogs having skin problems or sensitivities because it does not cause any allergic reactions. Though like any other flea control product, Comfortis is not a stand-alone solution, however, experts agree that this is without doubt the most recommended pill to treat your dog’s flea problem.
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