"Joy" wrote in message
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Koala's paperwork says he was treated for fleas. However, since I brought
him home, my ankles are covered with bites. Any suggestions? I'm tempted
to buy two flea collars and wear them as ankle bracelets.

Joy

I use Stronghold. It's a spot-on and it also kills earmites and gets rid of
intestinal worms (not tapeworm). I'd check with the shelter to see if it's
ok to use it since he's allegedly been treated already.
As far as I know Boyfie has never had fleas, I think my house is too cold
during the winter for any to survive anyway ;-) but I use Stronghold every
six months just in case.

I'm not sure if you can get it in the US as I was going to send you a link
but the first page links seem to be Uk suppliers and I didn't have enough
time to search for USA links, sorry. It used to be prescription only.
It's good stuff.
Don't let Koala out of the room he's in until his flea problem is sorted,
otherwise, well you know this, they'll be in your carpets and soft
furnishings.
The shelter seem to have let him be adopted without making sure he has no
ongoing health problems for his new owner. That's quite naughty.

Tweed