Fleas

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


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Joy wrote:
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

Problem is, that only takes care of the fleas that were on the CAT -
they're probably reproducing in your carpet. I've had good luck with
the aerosol products sold to fumigate your home - but of course you must
remove yourself and your pets for the recommended time required to do
the job.

EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:


Joy wrote:
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

Problem is, that only takes care of the fleas that were on the CAT -
they're probably reproducing in your carpet. I've had good luck with
the aerosol products sold to fumigate your home - but of course you must
remove yourself and your pets for the recommended time required to do
the job.

(P.S. - Don't neglect the clothes closets - the can also breed on your
clothes!)

On 8/10/2014 3:33 PM, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:


Joy wrote:
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

Problem is, that only takes care of the fleas that were on the CAT -
they're probably reproducing in your carpet. I've had good luck with
the aerosol products sold to fumigate your home - but of course you must
remove yourself and your pets for the recommended time required to do
the job.

For carpet or flooring, there's always the bowl of water trick. With
some Dawn liquid dish detergent in it. Put a lamp next to it. For some
reason fleas jump in and drown themselves.

Jill

On 8/10/2014 12:33 PM, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:


Joy wrote:
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

Problem is, that only takes care of the fleas that were on the CAT -
they're probably reproducing in your carpet. I've had good luck with
the aerosol products sold to fumigate your home - but of course you must
remove yourself and your pets for the recommended time required to do
the job.

Yes, and that would be a major problem. Pickles is terrified of the cat
carrier, and since I trapped him in it to take him to the vet, Koala
doesn't think much of it either. I seem to get bitten only when I go in
the room where he is, and there is no carpet in there. Actually, I
don't think I have any new bites today.

Joy

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On 8/10/2014 8:13 PM, Joy wrote:
On 8/10/2014 12:33 PM, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:


Joy wrote:
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

Problem is, that only takes care of the fleas that were on the CAT -
they're probably reproducing in your carpet. I've had good luck with
the aerosol products sold to fumigate your home - but of course you must
remove yourself and your pets for the recommended time required to do
the job.

Yes, and that would be a major problem. Pickles is terrified of the cat
carrier, and since I trapped him in it to take him to the vet, Koala
doesn't think much of it either. I seem to get bitten only when I go in
the room where he is, and there is no carpet in there. Actually, I
don't think I have any new bites today.

Joy

If you can set up a bowl with water and some liquid detergent and a
lamp... if there are any fleas around it will help trap them. Flea eggs
can get into crevices of hardwood floors.

Good luck!

Jill

"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

On 8/12/2014 12:05 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
"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

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"Joy" wrote in message ...

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


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I have not had fleas for many years, but I found Advantage (*not* Advantix,
which is manufactured only for dogs and can be deadly for cats) to be
reliable years ago when I used it. I also used it after adopting Selina and
Nikki (even though I could not see any signs of problems--used it "just in
case"). I made the mistake of using Revolution many years ago, and both
Holly and Duffy had bad reactions. My poor little Duffy jumped straight up
in the air and began to run at full speed around and around the room. He
was running so fast that I could not get to him, and I was afraid that he
would hit his head on the walls or furniture. So, I never used it again.
Above all, do not use OTC flea treatments. There have been many reports of
bad reactions, including death.

Jill's suggestion is good. In addition, I recommend treating the full house
because fleas move around. The mere fact that you have only seen them in
one room does not mean that they have not migrated. Pay special attention
to bedding and soft cushions. My veterinarian told me some years that he
says they have "timed release eggs" because flea eggs can hatch as much as
two year later, even without a host. I also suggest buying a flea collar.
Do *not* use it on a cat. Instead, cut it in small pieces and vacuum it up
after you have vacuumed the house and emptied the bag or canister. The
pieces of flea collar will remain in the vacuum cleaner until the next
cleaning and will kill fleas that may hatch inside the vacuum.

Good luck! Fleas can be very difficult, especially it it get to be a real
infestation. It might also be a good idea to contact the shelter. They may
be willing to help because Koala should have been free of fleas before he
was sent home with you.

MaryL

On 8/12/2014 12:32 PM, MaryL wrote:


"Joy" wrote in message ...

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


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Colorful Crocheted Critters
Photos at http://www.PictureTrail.com/joy9

~~~~~~~
I have not had fleas for many years, but I found Advantage (*not*
Advantix, which is manufactured only for dogs and can be deadly for
cats) to be reliable years ago when I used it. I also used it after
adopting Selina and Nikki (even though I could not see any signs of
problems--used it "just in case"). I made the mistake of using
Revolution many years ago, and both Holly and Duffy had bad reactions.
My poor little Duffy jumped straight up in the air and began to run at
full speed around and around the room. He was running so fast that I
could not get to him, and I was afraid that he would hit his head on the
walls or furniture. So, I never used it again. Above all, do not use
OTC flea treatments. There have been many reports of bad reactions,
including death.

Jill's suggestion is good. In addition, I recommend treating the full
house because fleas move around. The mere fact that you have only seen
them in one room does not mean that they have not migrated. Pay special
attention to bedding and soft cushions. My veterinarian told me some
years that he says they have "timed release eggs" because flea eggs can
hatch as much as two year later, even without a host. I also suggest
buying a flea collar. Do *not* use it on a cat. Instead, cut it in
small pieces and vacuum it up after you have vacuumed the house and
emptied the bag or canister. The pieces of flea collar will remain in
the vacuum cleaner until the next cleaning and will kill fleas that may
hatch inside the vacuum.

Good luck! Fleas can be very difficult, especially it it get to be a
real infestation. It might also be a good idea to contact the shelter.
They may be willing to help because Koala should have been free of fleas
before he was sent home with you.

MaryL


Thank you.

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