tx2478 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 So i have now a new problem with my little Leo...he has fleas i went and bought some flea and tick shampoo and some spray for the carpets. I freaked out cuz Star my GSD is highly allergic to flea bites she needs medicine if she is bit cuz she breaks out. my mom said tonight we are going to put night lights up and water and if any got on the carpet they will attract to the night light....now i have never heard of this so i am up for anything and if you guys have any advice please let me know i just dont want fleas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefeathers! Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 You'll need a couple of drops (or so depending on how much water) of dishwashing liquid in the water for it to work. Hey, but it does work, though. You just take a little light of some sort, and put it over a bowl or pan of dishwashing liquid/water. The light draws the fleas and the soapy solution kills them. The soap breaks the surface tension of the water and the fleas don't stand a chance of getting back out of it. It's kind of an old wives' remedy, but it works. I'd also suggest something like Frontline or Advantage to get rid of any other fleas, though, since drawing fleas to the light and killing them in soapy water does nothing for the fleas actually still on Leo. I'm honestly not a huge fan of flea and tick shampoos... any shampoo can kill fleas if applied straight and left on for a bit. I've even used dishwashing liquid followed by a conditioner. I don't even buy flea shampoo, anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx2478 Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 yes please help stargaze and i.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAmericanPUP Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 I use garlic :-? i just sprinkle some garlic powder on their food and we havent seen any fleas since.. or you can use fresh garlic, 1 clove a day. it will NOT harm your dogs. for a small dog you would use 1/2 a clove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 I dont know of any other than garlic...I cook with garlic all the time, and my dogs often get leftovers from my meals (italian meatballs, veggies, I LOVE garlic) and they have NO flea problems... it doesnt make them smell like garlic, if thats your concern... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Frontline all the way! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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