What do you use for cat and dog flea treatment?

[MicaelS]

I need advice for cat and dog flea treatment.

We have one 6 yr old dog, male, fixed, 25 pounds (chiweinie).

Three cats:

One 13 yr old fixed male, 15 pounds.
One 8 month old female, 10 pounds.
One 4 months old male, 3 pounds.

Flea are starting early in North Texas. The dog and older cat go outside to potty. The two younger cats are inside only cats. We have a big back yard we are planning to also treat.

[jberryhill]

1. Fleas

[putitinD]

2. Dawn dish detergent, or pert shampoo, non-toxic and kills the eggs too

I used to use frontline on my 2 female cocker-mini-pins, and it would cause them to have seizures. so I asked the vet what else would work, he told me, bathe them in dawn dish soap, it works like a charm.

[procon]

3. Check with your vet.

They can recommend which products are best for each specific pet in your local environment. Better safe than sorry if you inadvertently choose the wrong stuff.

[radical noodle]

4. Advantix

when we had a dog, the one for fleas and ticks because the ticks were horrible in Indiana.

Adding: don't use the cheap over the counter stuff from Walmart.

[mopinko]

19. i use the one w the mosquito repellant.

no skeeters, no heartworm.

[radical noodle]

20. Yes... forgot about that

Heartworm protection is a must have.

[Cattledog]

5. Sentinel Flavor Tabs

Probably the least toxic. It uses flea "birth control" It prevents the eggs from hatching. It does not kill adult fleas. It works great
when you use in conjunction with regular bathing. Also is a heart worm medication.



https://www.sentinelpet.com/about-sentinel-brand-products/sentinel-flavor-tabs

[kaiden]

6. We use Seresto collars on the dogs.

They are good for eight months. Advantage will work for your outdoor cat. Vet explained that these products also act as herd immunity for indoor cats.

[FuzzyRabbit]

7. I second Advantage for the outdoor cat.

I (my cats actually) have used it for years with no fleas since starting it.

[luvMIdog]

8. I used these natural ingredients and my dog has never had a flea or tick

BUT my dog only goes outside to potty because she's a chihuahua.


I forgot to say that before I use the powder I bathe my dog with TropiClean Neem and Citrus Pet Shampoo. You can't use this shampoo on cats though. I dry my dog completely before using the powder.

Ingredients:
1 cup Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth in powder form- MUST be Food Grade
can be purchased here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QJ8CSE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003QJ8CSE&linkCode=as2&tag=primainspi-20

1/2 cup Neem Powder

1/2 cup Yarrow Powder

20 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil* *Leave out the essential oil if using for cats.
Directions on this site :
http://www.primallyinspired.com/homemade-flea-powder-repellent/

[fleur-de-lisa]

17. I use diatomaceous earth on my kitties too.

They don't mind at all when I rub it into their fur. Fantastic stuff!

[True Dough]

9. Just gave our dog this about 5 days ago...

Two doses, one every three months. Goes in his food. No reaction of any kind. Works for ticks and fleas, but it was expensive, close to $100.

[UTUSN]

15. That's what the vet looped me into. But $40 every two mos, expensive enough!1

[zeusdogmom]

10. Kirkland (Costco Brand) Signature Water Resistant Flea Control

Works like a charm - Zeus has never had a flea or tick - and costs about half of the name brands.

But you have little dogs, one being a senior citizen of the dog world. follow your vet's advice

[Wolf Frankula]

11. We haven't had fleas in five years.

Our elderly cats don't go outside and we haven't had any cats come inside.

"Why do you want to go outside? There's nothing out there but dogs and fleas," Bowtie the cat.

[Red Mountain]

12. Frontline lost effectiveness for us

Now using Nexgard with good results. 4 dogs in NC.

[hunter]

18. Yeah, the damned fleas where we live are Frontline resistant now.

It used to be a miracle flea treatment.

Ain't evolution great?

Our oldest dog is allergic to fleas, just a few fleas will make her miserable, so I recently bought some expensive stuff from our vet and I'm waiting to see how effective it is.

[Metsie Casey]

13. Even though our cats are indoors..

The vet sold me on Revolution. Look it up. Applied to back of neck where they can't reach.

[clarkrd]

14. If a visit to the vet isnt cost-prohibitive,

I would take the cats to the vet and let them be treated in house so they can make the sure they are not allergic.

I almost lost mine 2 years ago cause she was allergic to an OTC brand

[malthaussen]

16. I've always found a flame thrower effective.

Or a white phosphorus grenade, if you're out of fuel.

-- Mal

[retread]

21. Here is a low cost very effective method we have developed through the years.

Nitenpyram works like Capstar - very safe kills all fleas w/i 24 hrs - safe for multiple use and for nursing dogs.

Lufenuron stops fleas from developing chitin.

Initial outbreak I treat with a Nitenpyram capsule.
When no more fleas(usually next day), severe outbreaks may take several doses,
start the monthly regime of Lufenuron and use nitenpyram to kill any new outbreaks.
May take a few months before fleas are eradicated.

We have 2 dogs. This will be our 4th summer since I started this regime and rarely do we need a nitenpyram cap anymore.
These products are available here at VERY reasonable prices.
She has been forced by FDA working in concert with big
pharma to pull all mention of the over priced products these replace.
http://littlecitydogs.com/