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Flea problems

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Todd
Todd

Sally came home on Sunday covered in fleas. We got some over the counter flea drops for everyone. They aren't working and I was wondering if I got Frontline/Advantage, if I could apply it on top of the medicine that I applied on Sunday. Todd is having a reaction to the medicine I applied. I tried cleaning the chemicals off with a wash rag and soap, which seems to have helped a litte, but the area is red and irritated looking and it looks like he is loosing some fur. He also has fleas now and i am wondering what i can do for him. Can i apply advantage to his irritated skin? Sally is doing great, her fleas are almost gone...I've been using baby shapmoo and leaving it on for as long as she can stand it. I'm just not sure how to keep them off if I can't get them off everyone else. Help!

One Response to “Flea problems”:

  • Experienced Advisor Selena Carnell says:

    February 20th, 2008 at 06:24 PM

    Hi, Sorry to hear that you are having a flea problem.

    I would be careful about washing her in baby shampoo as some can be quite harsh causing more irritation to the area that is already read. The fleas will obviously be agravating the skin too.

    What flea treatment was used? I would think that Frontline would be fine to use just avoid applying near any of the sore areas.

    Often you will find that pet shop flea treatments do not work as well.

    I would also recomment treating the house as well, because there will now be flea eggs in the carpet, which will hatch in a couple of weeks causing re-infestation.

    Veterinary Flea treatments can be bought on line - from Entirely Pets

    Hop you mange to be flea free soon!  Nothing but the thought can make you itch for hours!

    Regards

    Selena Carnell VN

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