On Oct 24, 4:41 am, "Mags" wrote:
Hello all

Apologies if this has been asked a gazillion times, but am desperate to get
rid of fleas but am reading so many contradictory things (vet's closed for
the night) and I respect the judgement and knowledge of posters here. Is
garlic OK? Cooked or raw? mixed with their food? I discovered the fleas
on only one of my dogs and got Frontline Plus and applied it on Sunday but
they seem to be getting worse. I have used a fogger in the house and washed
all bedding and vacuumed too, but still they seem to be multiplying!!
Strangely, my other dog doesn't have any (was hesitant to use Frontline on
him anyway as he has cancer; waiting to hear back from holistic vet re
this).

Want to try and feed them both some fish with garlic tonight to see if this
will abate the onslaught!! (I haven't been affected either but
psychologically...!!)
So cheers for any advice...
Mags

I would avoid the use of garlic... 25 years of experience has led me
to beleive that fleabuster powder is the safest and most effective
method of ridding your pets, your home, your yard and yourself of
fleas, ticks and mites. It is a very finely ground boric powder that
you can either apply yourself or pay them to do. it is safe for all
mammals and works immediately and lasts, they say, for upwards of a
year, provided application instructions are followed. It can be
purchased online or at most reputable pet / feed store outlets. All it
is is finely ground borax which adheres to the fibers of your carpet,
clothes or bedding, hardwood floors or yard and is transferred to the
fleas and flea larvae as they move through it and they carry along
with them thus spreading it to others. It clogs up their breathing
apparratus and causes them to dehydrate. I have consistantly seen
results overnight and because it has no limited "shelf life" or
"wearoff" factor associated with it, it stays where you apply it until
you do something to eliminate its effectivness. They recommend re-
application yearly but my experience has shown me that re-application
has been necessary only 6 times over the last 25 years and I have had
at least 4 inside pets in my house the whole time. I havent spent a
dime on any other form of pesticide, chemical or other harmful element
that could cause health and or degenerative problems for my friends
since. And if thaat doesn't satisfy you then realize that they offer a
100% satisfaction moneyback gurrantee. Thats about as much help as I
can offer you and your furry friends. Have a great life!

On Oct 25, 8:19 pm, "Mags" wrote:
"Sharon Too" wrote in message

... ......foggers do nothing - the fleas aren't on the ceiling but the floor.
Toss out that vacuum cleaner bag, and after you've combed your dog, sweep
the floors again - 2 times a day. A sweeper won't pick up larvae, but it
will pick up adults. If you don't want to toss the bag every time you
sweep, put it in a plastic bag, tie it shut and toss it in the freezer
between times.

Or put those useless flea collars to work and put a cheap one in the bag.

A flea allergy could also be the culprit for itching. It only takes a bite
or two.

They're definitely spreading, as I'm now covered in bites and found one in
my bed this am!! My vet did say garlic was OK in small doses, but it
doesn't seem to be doing much :-( Am combing her as suggested too.
Strangely enough, I haven't spotted any on my other dog; wonder what his
secret is!!
Will keep trying all suggestions
thanks
mags

Mags, the reason your other dog isnt showing any fleas is because he
probably has a healthier immune system than the other one. Healthy
dogs with top notch immune systems produce their own repellants.

trickyd

On Oct 25, 8:19 pm, "Mags" wrote:
"Sharon Too" wrote in message

... ......foggers do nothing - the fleas aren't on the ceiling but the floor.
Toss out that vacuum cleaner bag, and after you've combed your dog, sweep
the floors again - 2 times a day. A sweeper won't pick up larvae, but it
will pick up adults. If you don't want to toss the bag every time you
sweep, put it in a plastic bag, tie it shut and toss it in the freezer
between times.

Or put those useless flea collars to work and put a cheap one in the bag.

A flea allergy could also be the culprit for itching. It only takes a bite
or two.

They're definitely spreading, as I'm now covered in bites and found one in
my bed this am!! My vet did say garlic was OK in small doses, but it
doesn't seem to be doing much :-( Am combing her as suggested too.
Strangely enough, I haven't spotted any on my other dog; wonder what his
secret is!!
Will keep trying all suggestions
thanks
mags

Keep in mind that a single adult female can lay as many as 1,000 eggs
per day during its adult lifestage of approx 7 to 10 days, and only
about 1 to 8 % of the fleas you have in your home actually live on
your animal. The rest are living in your carpet, furniture, and
bedding. To prove that try this experiment ... set a table lamp on the
carpeted floor overnight and surround it with 4 bowls of soapy water.
see how many drowned fleas you have the next morning ... you will be
amazed!

trickyd

On Oct 25, 8:19 pm, "Mags" wrote:
"Sharon Too" wrote in message

... ......foggers do nothing - the fleas aren't on the ceiling but the floor.
Toss out that vacuum cleaner bag, and after you've combed your dog, sweep
the floors again - 2 times a day. A sweeper won't pick up larvae, but it
will pick up adults. If you don't want to toss the bag every time you
sweep, put it in a plastic bag, tie it shut and toss it in the freezer
between times.

Or put those useless flea collars to work and put a cheap one in the bag.

A flea allergy could also be the culprit for itching. It only takes a bite
or two.

They're definitely spreading, as I'm now covered in bites and found one in
my bed this am!! My vet did say garlic was OK in small doses, but it
doesn't seem to be doing much :-( Am combing her as suggested too.
Strangely enough, I haven't spotted any on my other dog; wonder what his
secret is!!
Will keep trying all suggestions
thanks
mags

mags,

I've read that fleas, which are really dinosaurs that have developed
immunities to just ablout every chemical known to man, can jump 530
times their body height, straight up. if we humans could do that it
would mean that a 5'8" person could jump more than 3000 ft straight
up, thats way more than the height of the Empire State Bldg.

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On Oct 25, 8:19 pm, "Mags" wrote:
"Sharon Too" wrote in message

... ......foggers do nothing -
the fleas aren't on the ceiling but the floor.
Toss out that vacuum cleaner bag, and after you've combed your dog,
sweep
the floors again - 2 times a day. A sweeper won't pick up larvae, but
it
will pick up adults. If you don't want to toss the bag every time you
sweep, put it in a plastic bag, tie it shut and toss it in the freezer
between times.

Or put those useless flea collars to work and put a cheap one in the
bag.

A flea allergy could also be the culprit for itching. It only takes a
bite
or two.

They're definitely spreading, as I'm now covered in bites and found one
in
my bed this am!! My vet did say garlic was OK in small doses, but it
doesn't seem to be doing much :-( Am combing her as suggested too.
Strangely enough, I haven't spotted any on my other dog; wonder what his
secret is!!
Will keep trying all suggestions
thanks
mags

mags,

I've read that fleas, which are really dinosaurs that have developed
immunities to just ablout every chemical known to man, can jump 530
times their body height, straight up. if we humans could do that it
would mean that a 5'8" person could jump more than 3000 ft straight
up, thats way more than the height of the Empire State Bldg.

Thanks for suggestions
I can't get Siphotrol here in Australia and I'm having trouble ordering the
Fleabusters online (perhaps that can't be shipped here either?). Local vets
say the Advantage/Frontline should be enough and washing all the bedding
etc, which I am doing. I am also using a variety of oils which, yes, as you
say, is doing bugger all! I am combing her daily too. Both dogs have same
natural raw diet, except one (sans fleas) is getting a variety of herbal
treatments for cancer! Will keep trying...
Thanks again
Mags

On Oct 31, 4:13 am, "Mags" wrote:
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On Oct 25, 8:19 pm, "Mags" wrote:
"Sharon Too" wrote in message

... ......foggers do nothing -
the fleas aren't on the ceiling but the floor.
Toss out that vacuum cleaner bag, and after you've combed your dog,
sweep
the floors again - 2 times a day. A sweeper won't pick up larvae, but
it
will pick up adults. If you don't want to toss the bag every time you
sweep, put it in a plastic bag, tie it shut and toss it in the freezer
between times.

Or put those useless flea collars to work and put a cheap one in the
bag.

A flea allergy could also be the culprit for itching. It only takes a
bite
or two.

They're definitely spreading, as I'm now covered in bites and found one
in
my bed this am!! My vet did say garlic was OK in small doses, but it
doesn't seem to be doing much :-( Am combing her as suggested too.
Strangely enough, I haven't spotted any on my other dog; wonder what his
secret is!!
Will keep trying all suggestions
thanks
mags

mags,

I've read that fleas, which are really dinosaurs that have developed
immunities to just ablout every chemical known to man, can jump 530
times their body height, straight up. if we humans could do that it
would mean that a 5'8" person could jump more than 3000 ft straight
up, thats way more than the height of the Empire State Bldg.

Thanks for suggestions
I can't get Siphotrol here in Australia and I'm having trouble ordering the
Fleabusters online (perhaps that can't be shipped here either?). Local vets
say the Advantage/Frontline should be enough and washing all the bedding
etc, which I am doing. I am also using a variety of oils which, yes, as you
say, is doing bugger all! I am combing her daily too. Both dogs have same
natural raw diet, except one (sans fleas) is getting a variety of herbal
treatments for cancer! Will keep trying...
Thanks again
Mags



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Mags,

Thats why it is "sans fleas" .... the herbal diet! i have a male
American Cocker and a female Blue Heeler, which I might add is the
smartest, most agile and most devoted animal of my lifetime! They both
eat fresh ground rabbit or big meaty beef ribs with a bit of salmon
thrown in bout twice a week and they are the pictures of perfect
health. Neither have seen a vet in years. As you are well aware, Im
sure, bein an Aussie and all, Heelers have an enormous amount of
natural energy and when we go to the "bark park" twice a week she runs
circles around the other dogs and shes 13 next month.

Good luck on finding the answer to your flea problem. Flea.Busters.com
website indicates that they do ship internationally. Its not listed as
a hazardous chemical so I dont know why you couldnt get it there. Any
way... have a g'day mate and .... oh, yeah, be sure to throw a couple
of shrimps on the barbie for me...lol ! I've always wanted to say
that ...lol


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Thats why it is "sans fleas" .... the herbal diet!

Yes, it's a well known fact that herbs are magical.

Neither have seen a vet in years.

How on earth do you know they are healthy, then?

--
Shelly
http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship)
http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther)

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Thats why it is "sans fleas" .... the herbal diet!

Yes, it's a well known fact that herbs are magical.

Neither have seen a vet in years.

How on earth do you know they are healthy, then?

The same way that I know my elephant repellant works.

--
Marcel Beaudoin and Moogli