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Found this while searching: Hope it helps. I'd also talk to my vet and see what they say. " Fleas are probably the most successful creatures on the planet in terms of reproduction. There are over 2,400 species. They are difficult to control for a variety of reasons. One female flea will produce 25,000 offspring in one month. An unfed adult can live for several months. The chemicals used to eradicate adult fleas have no effect on the eggs. Fleas are very good at mutating to resist new pesticides. Fleas are a menace to dogs! They cause allergic dermatitis, tapeworms, and anemia. Most of the eggs are not laid on the dog but in the dog’s bedding, in the rug, and on the furniture. It is extremely difficult to eradicate fleas completely. The most you can hope for is to control them and to keep your dog reasonably comfortable during the warm, moist flea season. The best way to control fleas is to remove them from your dog and your house. Take him to a groomer for the day and have him bathed with veterinarian-approved flea shampoo. Spraying or dipping him with a residual pesticide has little or no lasting effect. While he is out of the house, hire a company that uses a non-toxic product to spray the carpets and the furniture. These companies usually guarantee a flea-free home for one year. From this point on, it is important for you to vacuum the carpets, furniture, and your dog’s bedding everyday. Place the cut-off end of a flea collar, or a moth crystal, into your vacuum cleaner bag to kill any vacuumed adult fleas. Vacuum the dog if he will let you! Groom him daily with a flea comb. Do not be surprised if you occasionally find a flea on him. He will bring them in from outside. Remember, you cannot get rid of them, only control them. Some dogs are bothered more by the use of pesticides than they are by fleas. Flea collars, sprays, powders, and shampoos are all loaded with pesticides. Beware! If your dogs is into serious scratching, your veterinarian can prescribe medication for the itching. There are a lot of products on the market that claim to get rid of fleas. Flea collars, cedar shaving dog beds, garlic and yeast tablets, water/light traps, and ultra-sonic devices are among them. Research, however, has not shown them to be effective in fighting the war on fleas" Good Luck with the problem.

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Thanks! Looks like I am in for a tough ride. That Sux!!!! On 10/26/2005 10:43:57 PM, Robbie wrote: Found this while searching: Hope it helps. I'd also talk to my vet and see what they say. " Fleas are probably the most successful creatures on the planet in terms of reproduction. There are over 2,400 species. They are difficult to control for a variety of reasons. One female flea will produce 25,000 offspring in one month. An unfed adult can live for several months. The chemicals used to eradicate adult fleas have no effect on the eggs. Fleas are very good at mutating to resist new pesticides. Fleas are a menace to dogs! They cause allergic dermatitis, tapeworms, and anemia. Most of the eggs are not laid on the dog but in the dog’s bedding, in the rug, and on the furniture. It is extremely difficult to eradicate fleas completely. The most you can hope for is to control them and to keep your dog reasonably comfortable during the warm, moist flea season. The best way to control fleas is to remove them from your dog and your house. Take him to a groomer for the day and have him bathed with veterinarian-approved flea shampoo. Spraying or dipping him with a residual pesticide has little or no lasting effect. While he is out of the house, hire a company that uses a non-toxic product to spray the carpets and the furniture. These companies usually guarantee a flea-free home for one year. From this point on, it is important for you to vacuum the carpets, furniture, and your dog’s bedding everyday. Place the cut-off end of a flea collar, or a moth crystal, into your vacuum cleaner bag to kill any vacuumed adult fleas. Vacuum the dog if he will let you! Groom him daily with a flea comb. Do not be surprised if you occasionally find a flea on him. He will bring them in from outside. Remember, you cannot get rid of them, only control them. Some dogs are bothered more by the use of pesticides than they are by fleas. Flea collars, sprays, powders, and shampoos are all loaded with pesticides. Beware! If your dogs is into serious scratching, your veterinarian can prescribe medication for the itching. There are a lot of products on the market that claim to get rid of fleas. Flea collars, cedar shaving dog beds, garlic and yeast tablets, water/light traps, and ultra-sonic devices are among them. Research, however, has not shown them to be effective in fighting the war on fleas" Good Luck with the problem.

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I'm in the same situation as you its soo irritating!!!

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Eucalyptus oil is a natural deterant. I have cotton balls strategically placed around my house. I also used revolution religiously... I have 9 ferrets, and 2 dogs and they all get revolutioned... I haven't had a problem with fleas in 2 yrs... other than a new animal coming in with them... but it stops within a few days. If they can't reproduce... they will cease. Good luck.

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I would use some Diatomaceous earth in my vacumn bag - either that or a piece of flea collar, as well. I echo Islandnavygirl on being proactive with the Revolution (or Advantage) starting right at the beginning of flea season in April. I haven't had a problem with my cats - touch wood! - and we live in flea country!

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On 10/26/2005 10:35:45 PM, ladybeana wrote: Does anyone have any advise on a good flea shampoo???? I have tried Hartz (which is horrible by the way) and Zodiac (which i was told by the people at the pet store was a good brand) I have given both of my dogs a couple baths with the Zodiac brand, but I am still finding fleas. I have "fogged" the house and cleaned the crap out of it. I am going nuts!!! Can someone please help??????? Hello, Flea Shampoo is not the best treatment option..as you don't treat the fleas in the house or environement.. Ask your veterinarian for Advantage or Revolution they are both very easy to use..One application on the neck and within a few hours no more fleas for 1 month.. You will need to apply once monthly for 3-4 months and the fleas are gone..

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Table salt. Buy a big bag of it at the co-op spread it around your whole house like the baseboards and leave it. The fleas will die