I slacked on the preventative meds, found an adult flea on my blanket yesterday. Bought a flea comb, some home treatment and dog sprays, flea light traps, washed all blankets, cleaned the whole house, and have vacuumed 3 times in the last two days. Now I’m here. No signs of fleas on my dogs, did the towel and flea comb test and found nothing. I’m still going to clean like a mad woman for 3 months. Ugh!
You are absolutely smart to keep cleaning girl! That one flea can make an army if left a lone! Your home will thank you anyway! Hope you got em, but keep doing the stuff to make sure
In the past we have had fleas in the carpet. One thing we did, which worked wrll, was put a shallow dish of water on the floor. But you must add dish soap to the water, any kind will do. The dish soap changes the surface tension of the water . Fleas can use surface tension to jump out. Put a crookneck lamp over the dish of water with a light bulb that produces heat. Fleas will jump toward the warmth of the lamp, fall in the water, and because they can't use surface tension to jump out (remember the dish soap?) They sink and drown. We've done this more than once and it works and will help in ridding your home of fleas. But consistent vacuuming and prevention are first and foremost
You do a really good job at explaining this horrible parasite (how the whole situation can get out of hand really fast) that i have dealt with 3 times in 15 months. Agreed on VIVA paper towels, they are pretty awesome. I wish tackling fleas with a long-haired cat was as easy as this though! Washing my cat is NOT fun - and yes, it does work to get them off, but drying him isn't really worth the washing. I honestly have a masters degree in flea control after these 3 times. I vacuumed every day for 3 months = miserable. And hours of laundry every single day to get rid of the Fers. I cannot use topical flea meds because one of my guys got a head tremor from them (Revolution from my vet). And I cannot use chemicals like KnockOut either. No chemicals, so it's rough. And the one cat with the problem with them has flea allergy dermatitis. It's like a living hell. I think what you didn't cover is treating your yard! That has saved me big time!
thank you for your lovely comment, I didn't cover treating the yard, because it's a very hard thing to do and do well. I guess if I would recommend treating the yard, I would leave that to the professional bug killing companies! I wish you the best of luck, and hope that they don't come back!!!! Hugs
Oh, man I wish it was that easy, but for those of us with cats that cannot be exposed to the chemicals - we have to do the spraying ourselves - Cedarcide or Tick KIllz and then nematodes to help the fleas get eaten.@@askavettech2057
Fleas in house, get a really bright light on a bendable stand,8 to 12 inches off the floor, set next to dog bed, put a saucer with a mix of 2 teaspoons of dish washer ing soap in a pint of water, shake gently each time, fill saucer, fleas will jump in and die, clean saucer every day, you will not believe how many you will kill, keep up til all gone, WORKS FOR ME and simple.
(For anyone struggling) Do yourself a favor. Get a can of “Knockout” from Chewy. Vacuum your house, wash all bedding blankets etc. and treat your house with this stuff. I tried all these “tricks” I found online and this is what the vet recommended. We got an extra can to treat the house next flea season before there’s a problem.
flea season is at its worst right now, because fleas are trying to get inside a warm house in preparation for the cold winter months here in Michigan. Some places that have a warmer climate can have year round flea season, because they never have to deal with the cold temps.
Thank you so much. I recently adopted a rescue German shepherd and unfortunately she picked up fleas quickly. I’m a first time pet owner and trying to learn all the things. Yours has been the most helpful, informative and practical resource I’ve found yet, so appreciated!
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I spotted a flea scurry across my dogs stomach where she’s the most white…I pinned her down and started to thoroughly check her coat and I’ve found close to 50 in the last few hours 😤 my whole house is getting a deep clean tomorrow
I'm sorry you are dealing with Fleas. Remember, you can bathe your dog in Dawn dish soap to kill them on your pet! I wish you the best on the deep cleaning of your home. It's a battle, but stay consistent, and you will win 🏆
@@askavettech2057 I’ve stripped all the cushions on the sofa, I’ve stripped all bedding, I’ve steam cleaned the floor TWICE, I’ve washed all the kids clothes including some of mine and I’ve bathed the dog 🫨 today has been STRESSFUL
This is so helpful thank you - we've had a load of unwanted visitors recently after we fell slack on prevention (we've now got a baby and it slipped our minds - feel awful!!) and they're an absolute nightmare! Fingers crossed this helps us sort them soon.
@@askavettech2057 the dogs still seem to be getting them on their coats. Nowhere near as many so hopefully we're getting there, but do I need to get more flea treatment (they had some put on about 2 weeks ago) or just continue to clear the house as much as I can?
fleas is a 3 month battle!!! Each month you will see less as they complete the hatching cycle. vacuuming daily and getting rid of the wasted that is vacuumed up is crucial to getting rid of them, along with flea treatments every 3 weeks
Thank you for the tips. I didn’t think about the flea comb. It’s also important to chemically treat the OUTSIDE of the house too (where fleas come from) and the floor of the house with certain chemicals. Green Akers pest control goes into detail in their videos. Once the chemical is dry, it’s not harmful to pets.
Thank you so much, a lot of this infor is found in bits but its good to have ut all in one place so i can vone back to it as needed. My pooch picked up fleas and im dreading it, my house is cluttered so this is immensly daunting but obvisouly has to be done Thanks again, you have earned yourself a new subscriber 😊
Awww fleas are monsters!! I'm so sorry!! I know it's a LOT of work, just keep at it! You got this! Treat all the pets first if you can! that will stop them from getting blood meal! Just focus on one room at a time, if it has a door that you can shut, do so, and shove a towel at the base so as to not let them back out! I'm working on another video as we speak, to help with a flea trap if you will!
@askavettech2057 thank you for the sound advise!! That is actually something I pondered. I have a spare bedroom which I will nuke above all else and start storing cleaned blankets clothes etc. I leave alone in a 3 bedroom house and I'm cluttered as I say... if nothing else this is a bloody wake up call and a kick in the bum! I'm distraught but with your excellent advise and (more than usual) determination I'll see this thru. Looking forward to your upcoming content! 😀 Take care. Loves and regards from the UK
@@askavettech2057 can I also ask, Apologies to pester. I have been looking but can't find any guide and my vets are closed over the weekend.... how does one tackle a dog with a flea comb that has VERY long fur? I feel like I'm wanting my time with it just agitating her and of course she has scabs all over so.... we're struggling. Tha k you for advance! ^.^
@budabead No Bother, flea comb w a long haired dog is hard, if you brush the dog first and get their hair as tangle free as possible, then do flea combing in sections. Giving the dog a bath in dawn dish soap, will do more damage to the fleas then flea combing in my opinion
The soap kills the adult flea, but what about the eggs? I bathed my dog and the fleas are gone but, I see a lot of white specs 😖, she's all black so it's easy to see the eggs (once you know they're eggs), not so easy to see the fleas. Also, I steamed my couches and bed, now I need to figure out what to do about the lawn and decide on preventative care with the vet.
it does coat the eggs, but the soap suffocated the fleas that's why they died. So when you get the flea prevention that will kill the new fleas. You can use a flea comb to comb the eggs off the dog too
@jonandwilleneseaverson8801 I use a combination medicine called simparica trio- it is a flea, tick, and heart worm prevention medicine. That's what I personally use, and I treat them each month year round- to prevent ever getting fleas.
Well I guess I didn't realize that Dawn was not a national brand! I looked up that fairy liquid and it looks like similar ingredients, I would do the simplest scent/ not ultra. And make sure you rinse the animal very well. Could you call your local vet and ask if that would work to kill fleas in the short term on your pet? Might not hurt to make the call. Also worth noting dawn and fairy liquid are both made by Procter and Gamble
Omg my dog has been twitching for over a year. I had taken her to the vet last year and they said if I was really concerned- they could send her to a pet neurologist. Fast forward to over a YEAR later (now)…I finally saw one of those nasty things, pulled out her flea comb 🪮. I could t believe my eyes!!! 😭 I also couldn’t believe her vet didn’t think about this as a potential problem to look into in the first place! 😤 How bad will this be if it went on for over a year until I caught it? I have MS and really hope this situation hasn’t transferred onto me. 😭 Also, I’m SO GLAD I landed on your video!
Firstly, great job for catching those fleas! Honestly, fleas were probably the last thing on their radar if you said the dog has been twitching, I'm sure that vet was thinking seizure activities. Still, they should have done a full exam....sorry they missed that. Moving ahead, if you are worried about what fleas can give you, talk to your doctor and have them run a blood test checking for things fleas can give you. I understand your concern. It's time to get to work and get that doggie flea free! Being you have MS, it might take a lot out of you to deep clean the house, maybe call a friend and see if they would help!
Thank you So much for telling me about Dawn dish soap, I have a big container of it because I love to wash my dishes with it. I’m a little scared to let my dog out because I don’t want him constantly getting fleas and it’s so creepy to see him suffering and buying all that expensive shampoo. I even got the stuff to spray the yard, but then it rained so that’s a waste because he ended up getting it again. So thanks a lot for the info.
Your welcome! But please make sure you let your doggie be a doggie!! Get the monthly prevention stuff, it will kill the fleas that jump on him!! Glad to be able to help!
Best thing ive ever found to clear out fleas within the home is a homemade trap....little container like one of those aluminum pans from dollar tree....a tea light candle an some water an dawn soap...i cleared out almost an entire infestation in a couple of hours
What will work best for you might not work best for others, it depends on your pets, That is why I recommend consulting with your vet on the best treatments. Also yes, these can be used for preventing fleas, all except the dawn dish soap bath, that is to kill the fleas does nothing to prevent or treat long term
Omg... thank u so much , ive had dogs all my life and never had flea problems... but my boy Dino definitely has them. Ive done the soap bath and in 2 weeks i started seeing some on him again. Im definitely gona keep cleaning, so i make sure i stop the life cycle . I love animals but these pesky bugs are such a pain ... Thanks for the info
Your so welcome, did you get Dino some kind of flea prevention? if not the cycle will be hard to break. Hope that you get them taken care off for you and Dino
I have just started my own struggle with fleas. I wish i would have know what i was signing up for and how much of a nightmare that they are. This is my first dog, and i stopped using flea and tick preventions after Tick season ended, and totally forgot about the fleas. I didn't think that the product that i had was working anyways, as when the ticks got on him, the topical coat on his back would kill the ones on his back, but the ones that bit him on his belly would latch and bite. I got into the habit of just manually finger finding and removing ticks, and thought that it was a scam, and totally forgot about the fleas, which are apparently, way worse. I've started the process of cleaning my house, first by sweeping (it was already dirty), then i was going to mop, and then vacuum. I'm glad i dont have carpet. Im going to buy some of that Knockout stuff, and just try to do my best. I have given my dog a male beagle two baths in dawn, and some of the fleas survived both times. What would recommend to get the fleas off of him? And what brand would you recommend for the prevention when i do finally kill all the fleas on the dog?
I am SO sorry you are battling fleas, and that your prevention didn't seem to help, sometimes ticks have to bite to die, they get the medicine from the blood stream...but if they were still alive while attached it sounds like it wasn't working. If I had to pick my favorite product for fleas and tick control it would be vectra 3d for topical application and nexgaurd for oral prevention...that being said those are products you need to get from the vet...so please consult them because you want to make sure they will not be a contradiction to any health issues, or medicine the dog currently has or is taking. The dawn dish soap bath is to kill fleas on the dog, did you let it sit on the dog for a bit, also they fleas in the environment can re infect the dog if they just jump on him after his bath.. I wish you the best of luck, if you are looking for something over the counter to purchase, seresto collar is really good
Thank you! I lapsed on prevention, and I’ve been feeling like such a sh!t pet mom. Thank you for having a sense of humor while providing great info and instructions.
We've had our dog for 7 years, our cats for 3-4. We've never had flea or tick problems, but we moved recently into this house that was rushed to be fixed up and prepped for us to move into. The backyard was barely maintained over the years of no one using the house, so I guess the fleas are having the time of their life. Deer also frequent our neighborhood😭. So now we've got fleas in our house, and theres 3 dogs and 4 cats.
My indoor cats have fleas 😭😭 I’m so paranoid and grossed out. Can you use most environment sprays on floors? I’ve used multiple already but most of them said you could only use them on fabrics so we’ve only sprayed it on the couch, chairs etc. And what is the best way to clean smooth surfaces? My cats sit + lay everywhere including tables, countertops etc
I am sorry you have fleas but you can break this cycle!!! have faith! It does take some time, but you can get rid of them, the more you vacuum the quicker you will see results! You can use Knockout that I suggested in the video and there is a link in the description to purchase it....anywhere! I always suggest testing the fabrics to make sure, but I have never seen it Bleach out any fabric and I have used it a lot in the vet clinic. you want to let it sit and work for about 15 mins, then you could wipe your counter tops. If it is a fabric type item, just leave it don't try to wash it off
Hi. I am having the same problem as you at this moment. Can you please let me know if yours is getting improved. Please tell me what to do. Thank you so much.
I hope that they had success! I haven't heard back from them personally. But I do know that method works, also getting your cat on a topical flea and tick treatment as well! Best of luck
Your awesome i have heard of the soap drying out the dogs skin??? Im an appliance repair tech and i hear the ladies complain about this. What can i use for my dog to help with drry skin after a bath with dawn..???
Yes the dish soap and even human baby shampoo destroys the PH balance of your pets skin which is more sensitive than humans. Also dish soap does not kill eggs of fleas or ticks. It’s just bad all the way around. I’m not sure who started recommending it. I guess because they watched a commercial with a duck coated with oil in a commercial and dawn was used to clean the oil off which is a rare situation people now think it’s a great thing?? Any dish soap or human shampoo will kill alive fleas not just dawn but it’s a very bad choice to make for your pets.
@@asmatahir9950 I just tried the coconut oil and it works well. Overnight, most of the fleas have seem to have died/ are gone. I will continue to use it every few days and hopefully this will take care of the problem , along with a good cleaning of the house.
Great video, I was shocked to find flea poop at the base of my dogs tail! He just had a groom and they didn’t mention anything. It fair to say the house is sparkling ✨ 😂😂😂
Ok, so you can bath your pet in a lot of things, but Dawn is the one that is safest for pets. I would try to avoid very scented washes. The dogs have a very strong scents of smell, so that kind of stuff that smells good to us, is realllly strong to them. I can't say for sure if it will kill the fleas or not, I'm not sure about this Vanish soap. If you are worried about not having Dawn, your farm store probably sells a flea and tick shampoo for dogs or cats that would help
That is a great question, you could simply keep the bites cleaned with an antibacterial soap and water, making sure to rinse the area well afterwards, and apply a spray to those spots. I will leave you a link to the product I recommend, it is an amazon link. Hope this helps! Vetericyn Plus Dog Wound Care Spray- amzn.to/3U1Cq8q
the product I was talking about was called Knock out the maker is virbac. It kills fleas in your environment not on your pet and it doesn't work year round it will need to be reapplied, through out the treatment of fleas. I use it a LOT in the vet clinic to kill fleas in exam rooms and at my home to kill spiders :) I have an old basement and they love to live in there.
Thx for all this. My pup doesn’t have fleas, maybe not the right season? I don’t want to give him a chemical treatment in case it affects his 18 yo kitty sister. Looking for a natural remedy or prevention.
Well if you have a cat in the home with fleas they are biting your dog too, the only saving grace would be if your dog is on flea prevention. I understand that you want to avoid chemicals on a senior cat, that is wise. I would how ever talk to the vet
@@askavettech2057 Thx heaps for your response. Neither my dog nor cat has fleas. Our vet is for chemical prevention, I’m not. In advance, looking for natural remedy.
@AnneMB955 I don't have experience with natural products, I'm sorry. I know combing them out really helps, if your cat can stand that. If you can vacuum a LOT you will make a huge dent into the population. Some people have had luck with coconut oil, but I have no experience in that. I wish I had more to offer. Sorry
THANK YOU! such a helpful video. We are rescuing a puppy and just found out she is infested with fleas. She will be at hour house in an hour. We have no other dogs. Will do the Dawn wash and thinking we'll sleep her in her crate outside for the first night so as not to bring the fleas into the house. We cannot get to the vet before tomorrow. Does this seem like a good plan? Once we take her to the vet and get her on a treatment, I guess it will be OK to bring her inside? I do NOT want to start off with a flea infestation! Would love your thoughts.
Congrats on your new Puppy!!!!! How exciting! I would start off with a dawn dish soap bath asap!!!! dry her off real good, let her free! And take her to the vet yes. But, being those fleas are on her currently, washing them down the drain will probably do the trick! I wouldn't leave her out. you want to make her first night with you guys good!!!! Hope that helps and then make that apt tomorrow:) Keep her away from other pets until you see the vet, just as precaution:) Also subscribe and check out my other videos about dog/ puppy vaccines:) and the dog park:)
Great Question!! I do like that product, but only issue I have with it, is it doesn't go into the blood stream so if your pet were to need a bath or grooming after applying the meds, it could wash off. It is ment to stop the bugs from ever biting your pet. Which is a great idea, I just am not sure how well it actually stays on the pets. Most vets have stepped away from carrying it because of that reason. It is a great product as long as they pet doesn't get super wet. There are some differences in flea meds you buy from your veterinarian or off the shelf. 1st one the vet will check expiration dates and send expired medicine back, walmart/ petco/ and such usually don't. The medicine carried by your vet has been through MANY drug trials for safety and quality and purity. The manufacturers stand behind the medical science of it. From a retail store you have no one standing behind you! Also the medicine you purchase at your vet office often has rebates/ discounts and deals with it. Just ask! Hope this helped!!! I would say the advantage II is absolutely better than no protection at all! Have a great day!
Thank you so much for the quick and detailed response! I just took in a stray cat that my sister had been watching the past 2 months (outside in her yard, was in bad shape with fleas and missing fur/scabby skin and super hungry) and I sent some Advantage & antibiotic pet ointment to use on him before she drove him out to me 2 states away. His fur has ALL grown back. He's been inside for a day now and I haven't seen any fleas or flea dirt on him after using a flea comb, so I'm hoping the Avantage did its job and that all or at least most of the eggs fell off of him in the past few weeks since his first treatment. He goes to the vet this week and I'm hoping for a clean bill of health in every other regard as well and I'll definitely continue treatment in the future with whatever the vet suggests instead!@@askavettech2057
@askavettech2057 serestco collars have many reported side effects in dogs, just as much side effects as the other chemical flea prevention They are definitely not a great option
If you have flea medicine on your cat, you don't want to bathe them, with dawn anymore, just normal cat bath soap is fine - IF you want to, you don't need to:)
Great question! Permethrin 10 is labeled safe for use on dogs and live stock, to be absorbed through the skin for prasite control. As far as flea prevention, yes, you could use it. It is the same active ingredient that is in K-9 Advatix- BUT it can be toxic if they ingest it orally. It can control fleas for up to 35 days (per label) SO as long as you mix the ratio correctly for dogs and apply, and allow it to dry before your dog is able to lick it according to the label it should be safe. Now if it were me trying something new like that, it can not hurt to give your veterinary office a call to ask their thoughts on this, and if you are going to try it, do it when the office is open incase there is an adverse reaction you have medical help available. Thank you for your question!
Hello. Please respond after you read this. Can i sprinkle salt on my carpet for fleas treatment. I did iodized salt for a week now for the two bedrooms. Door had been shut. Checking everyday and see no fleas. Planning to do my big living room now but wanted to hear your opions. Thank you so much
I personally don't think salt will help, but I'm not 100% sure. Make sure to vacuum realllly well in that room!!!! Remember fleas can hide and live dormat for Long periods of time. Best of luck
Does that work well in your area, some parts of the USA have struggled with use of Frontline just because it is one of the oldest flea medicines out there, but if it works! Amazing for you!!!!
I don't understand that either, why it won't work for some. A flea is a flea right?! I've heard that and I've tried it over and over use to work great but not so much anymore that's crazy weird
Dealing with this right now in my house! It’s a nightmare. I lived my whole life in Massachusetts and never had a problem with fleas on my dog. After 3 years living in SC it’s the first time that happened as well. So I spend $240 dollars today just with flea shampoo and chew medicine for 30 days! Besides all the bomb fume that it will fumigate the entire house this week and all the products to wash bedding clothes etc… it’s a nightmare for sure! 😑
Hi, do you have any suggestions for treatment with essential oils. I’ve heard wondercide spray repels and kills but I haven’t tried it at all. I had a very bad experience with Hartz flee shampoo. Both my dogs skin was SEVERELY burned and had to rush them to emergency vet costing $1000’s.
I personally would NEVER recommend Hartz anything. I have seen TONS of really bad stuff from it. I am SO sorry that has happened to your family. As far as treatment with essential oils, you need to be very careful because some of them can cause issues internally. Just like us using them, there are some contradictions. Just be very careful and do research. I personally don't have a recommendation for using them because I have not personally done it. And it Veterinary Medicine we use Western Medicine as treatments. Vacuuming is your best friend if you have fleas! I wish I were more help with your question.
Bravecto is a great product, but in our area, (Michigan) we have seen less tick protection from this product, which is the only reason I did not mention it. We spoke to the representative for that company and they said they were not sure why we were seeing the increase in lyme disease with dogs using bravecto. That was 2 years ago, and since we haven't seen any issues with it. So I am guessing that the rep went back and told the people in charge, and a formulation was changed. But I have no proof of that. I'm so glad you found a product that keeps your home flea free!!!
I gave my dog and cat a bath with the dawn every 2 days and the fleas are still jump on them the next day. I washed their beds in Borax and covered the carpets in Borax and DE. I have been doing this for 2 weeks now and I don't see any improvement. I am getting bites on me now. :( what else could I do?
Hello, I would really like to buy something over the counter. Would you recommend the pill form or a flea collar? Is one brand better than the other? A brand you would recommend? I'm leaning toward the pill form.
Over the counter I would suggest a serstio collar. And pill form you would need to get that from a veterinarian, and the best one would need to be determined by your vet.
@askavettech2057 BS ...seroesto collars have horrible side affects and kill also.. terrible advice...obviously you have done no extensive research and know nothing!!
I do not have an outdoor treatment recommendation. I'm so sorry. I do recommended using Knock out at your entryways to keep them from wanting to enter, but if you get /keep your pet on a monthly treatment you don't have to worry about the outdoors coming in.
My yard was infested with fleas, I stayed away from the back yard they were so bad but I was desperate to get rid of them I purchased the Adam's outdoor yard spray in hopes it would work being not too expensive, and I couldn't believe it actually worked. My legs were black there were so many. I treated my whole yard around my entire house walked back out there being afraid of invasion again, but they were gone. I got it from Walmart, online at the local pickup. It's worth a try. It worked for me and I'm going to treat all year from now on in hopes I don't ever see flea again, now I've got to find something affordable and good that works for my cats and dogs. That's what I worry over. Is getting rid of them from my animals. Hope that works for you if you try it. Good luck
You might be able to find knockout at a farm store/ at a vets office sold over the counter and chewy.com and on Amazon. I am not sure about pet stores. You can give your cat a bath in dawn dish soap yes
I don't have a yard treatment, because if you treat your pet, you don't have to worry about the yard...sand fleas and the common flea are 2 totally different things.. sand fleas live at the beach and are big like the size of cock roaches and common flea is what your pet would get. they make sprays for fleas for the yard, but honestly keeping your grass short and the weeds low really helps.
@@askavettech2057 thanks. My dog is a little puff ball so I just worry that if they are in the yard they will find him again. I did find a flea after the dawn soap treatment so he definitely has them. Flea dirt is how we noticed. Thank you for your video it has been very helpful.
First time own a dog. When I buy a dog from breeder, they said dog had no flea but I keep see the dog scratching but just because love the dog so much so I didn’t think of it, thinking they must need a bath. But now I’m freaking out their had lot of flea. The pet store recommended me get K9 advantage II and I just apply but still see the dog scratching. Now I’m worried. I only let a dog stay in bathroom for now try not to spread all over the house. Now I just see your video using dawn. Definitely will try that but since I already apply the K9 Advantages II and they said do not wash them again in 48 hours. Now I’m so worried 😭 any suggestions while I’m waiting for those periods. Thanks a lot for video.
Congrats on the new dog!!! I would say that breeder didnt tell the truth. If you have applied the K9 advantage don't bathe them for a bit, there is another product I would recommend if they are not dying quickly- giving a capstar tablet orally- they sell them at Walmart. They will kill everything on your pet for 12-24 hrs. it's a quick acting/ but short acting medicine. I would not use the dawn soap at this time, because it will wash off the topical medicine you just put on the dog. Make sure to vacuum and treat them home and any cats living in the home as well. Feel free to message back if you have questions and thank you for being a subscriber! There is lots of useful information on this channel for dog owners
I don't have a recommendation for it, especially for fleas, because they are an ectoparasite. Meaning they don't care what is on the inside of the pet, they live on the outside and just need blood to survive and reproduce. They will try to live on blood from other animals or the humans in the environment. I am not sure of the benefits of Brewers Yeast in a pet.
I don't think she is overboard. The way fleas have infested my area and home and pets, this is exactly what I needed to do. Nothing else seemed to help, not even prescription meds. thumbs up on the video. Thanks for sharing.
Dawn just kills the fleas in that moment...it's not a long term treatment...it's just kills everything and then gives you time to get them proper treatments. Dawn does strip oils and such, but their body should replenish that oil very quickly
I haven't just heard things, I have seen dogs have multiple seizures from their products, and if your dog licks their fur after baths, then they might vomit. It is also really toxic to cats.
Simparico, nexguard, serestco collars all poisoning products too!!!! That is nonsense "if your pet is going to have a seizure they will anyway" well those chemicals will definitely not prevent the seizure Noone who really understands the dangers of these chemicals should be giving their animals this if they really care about their pets
I keep bathing my dog with dawn but only 2 we’re in the water! N vets-best flea spray peppermint scent worked on her but her hair fell out on tail from it!! N petco won’t refund the $19 it won’t show my purchase from store but shows the nail care charge I got the same day!!
The dog could be having an allergic reaction to the vets-best flea spray. I'm sorry you and your dog are going through this. Just know Even if you seen just 2 fleas they are still in the environment, Maybe just use the spray on your house and get some flea medicine from the vet, that they recommend- and if the dog has lost a ton of hair, the hair follicles are probably damaged, it might take a bit of time for it to start to grow back.
no, that won't work the eggs can lay dormant for YEARS!!!!! The eggs need the right temperature and environment to be hatched.... when we live in a home, that happens
I have had schnauzers and golden doodles for 17 years in Florida. I don't use any flea control. Never had fleas. Don't know why. I also had a Alaskan Malmute in Illinois who never had fleas.
I had heard that your part of FL had been really bad with fleas. I would guess that the fire ants were super helpful. I am sorry your dealing so heavily with them. I would ask for an oral medication from the vet. The reason I feel that would be best is it is continued medication for 30 days, you need at least 3 months worth of continued prevention to kill them and their life cycle. I sure hope that my video helped you understand all of the ins and outs of these little monsters life. I will pray that you find relief soon from the fleas, you might consider year round flea prevention. Nexgaurd or simparaca is what I would recommend for your dogs, and revolution if you have any cats.
Revolution is good, it works, but oh my goodness you just can't afford it with as many as I have. Both cats and dogs. Why can't they put something out there that is affordable and works. Advantage used to work great for mine. Seems nothing works now that's affordable. Feel so sorry for my babies.
I apply the flea and tick treatment, every 30 days. If you have fleas currently that's the same treatment, but you would need to clean as much as possible, and spray the environment.
That is very rough...it might be time to visit the vet, to see if they can give him something foe anxiety and possibly pain...he might be uncomfortable with touch due to anxiety. They can Also get a physical exam done to see if there are fleas present. and possibly give an oral chew/ tablet to help if they are found.
There are tons of yard treatments out there, if you read the labels it can help direct you towards a good one for pets, I never recommend treating the yard, just the pet. because that's how they get into your home and it is much easier for you and your pet if they just take the medicine :) But your absolutely welcome to check out the yard pest control. Sorry I don't have a good recommend brand or product
@askavettech2057 I always figured it was safe to bath them with but they said it was bad for their skin. But more and more I'm seeing people recommending it.I wouldn't expect it to prevent fleas.
@@carolhoeg6852 I also have done some research many people have read that Dawn has Formaldehyde in it... but I looked on the website from Dawn this is the preservative they use - METHYLISOTHIAZO-LINONE non-formaldehyde preservative
I was enjoying this video.. until you mentioned flea/tick medicine. They’re all neurotoxins. I’m looking for a more natural remedy that won’t harm my dog.
Thank you for your comment, I do understand your concern, You can just do all the things up to that point, to manage the issue. I do strongly believe in them, and have had great result with them, to kill the fleas. But you are in charge of your pets care, so please do what you feel is best! 🥰
Sammysworld5485…same here…ive been watching kibble vids for pets and learned kibble is awful and not even worth buying. Ive read comments below some vets’ videos and theyre horror stories involving the vaccinations for fogs, and kibble we feed them. I did learn a lot about fleas and subscribed to this channel…but will keep looking for a more holistic channel. Dr. Judy Norton (?) here on TH-cam does a lot of research on the subject. Theres a “Teter” or “Titer” test that can tell if your pet still has traces of the vaccine they received, and may not need the next set? Can you please elaborate on that? Thank you for this helpful video, you are the type of vet tech i would want caring for my dog.
I will have to look up Dr Judy Norton- thanks for the suggestion. And yes I can provide information on titers being drawn for vaccines. They are pretty costly though for the most part, and many people just choose to vaccinate instead of drawing the titer. Thank you for your video suggestion:) And I appreciate your nice comment 😊
@@askavettech2057 oh sorry, thats Dr Judy Morgan Healthy Pets…shes amazing. Im 66 and a first time pet owner (of my very own). I really admire your love of dogs, i can see it in your eyes snd hear it in your voice. I want to catch up on the vids. Could you please elaborate on the test that tells whether or not your dog still has traces of a vaccine? Ive learned from some comments, and vets, that all those shots are not necessary. Im learning…i respect all views, in the end all i want is a healthy happy 4month old Golden Doodle. ❤️
It's not about the cost of a titer. It's more about avoiding unnecessary vaccinations! And a big NO to neurotoxic flea/tick "preventatives"...I agree with the rest of your comments though.
The soap can be toxic IF they ingest it, on the skin and rinsed off is not. And the fleas are way more harmful than the soap. That is why they use it on wild life in oil spills. You must use the plain blue dawn tho. I am sure the others are toxic.
You can use your fingers to part the fine hair, or take your pointed finger and start at the behind and push the hair towards the head, and watch for jumping bugs,
I completely understand, it is a rough thing to experience for sure. You bathing him in Dawn dish soap will get them off him right now. So that he has some relief.
You could call the groomer and tell them you issue...they maybe able to bathe the dog for you and then you could start fresh- if you pet has fleas just make sure to be up front and honest with then
@@askavettech2057 yes... I've tried so many things but considering the animals were bringing the fleas back in, none of it was working. Borax, diatomaceous earth, four different kinds of sprays and carpet sprinkles. I sprayed the dog down with permethrin, I tried advantage, I tried seresto, Simparica trio, frontline, bravecto, tons of herbal stuff on the dog and the cats. I have cancer I'm not able to work very much at all, I can't afford to buy anymore treatments that aren't gonna work... but I feel guilty that my animals have fleas
are you sure the med is actually being swallowed? Sometimes owners will move the couch and find a bunch of pills behind the couch.. or some hide area that they go to, or in the grooves of the bed...if they have been on it for years, maybe switch products. Fleas can become resistant to meds over years, that's why Frontline is not a great product in my opinion. We have seen fleas become resistant to products
@@askavettech2057 I know for sure he is swallowing. The vet switched him from the Nexgard/heart guard combo to the Nexguard plus 3 months ago. The first one he tasted and spit and we had to force it. The last two he did swallow. When he became super itchy I thought “surely not” since we have been faithful following the regimen. Ugh! I hate this!
@lmartin6277 I'm so sorry that your going through this, I would see if your vet would take back the meds you have purchased, and as if they have any kind of money back guarantee for that med....... and get something different- simpatico trio possibly?
@@askavettech2057 took my guy to the vet. They prescribed Bravecto/sentinel combo. I’ve been vacuuming and washing like a crazy lady for 3 days now. Ordered the Knockout Spray, too- should be here Tuesday. Hopefully we can knock this out relatively quickly. Thanks for responding to my original comment :).
If you have to use natural alternatives, I recommend food grade diatomaceous earth on the dogs back, belly and your carpets. For beds, spray with Vets Best flea spray 15 minutes before bed. Dawn in the yard.
I made a video about a homemade flea trap!!!
th-cam.com/video/pBXP4Z6Mvf4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7kaQZroIQ3knQYvi
I slacked on the preventative meds, found an adult flea on my blanket yesterday. Bought a flea comb, some home treatment and dog sprays, flea light traps, washed all blankets, cleaned the whole house, and have vacuumed 3 times in the last two days. Now I’m here. No signs of fleas on my dogs, did the towel and flea comb test and found nothing. I’m still going to clean like a mad woman for 3 months. Ugh!
You are absolutely smart to keep cleaning girl! That one flea can make an army if left a lone! Your home will thank you anyway! Hope you got em, but keep doing the stuff to make sure
Hey how was it? Did it get wrapped up in a timely manner?
In the past we have had fleas in the carpet. One thing we did, which worked wrll, was put a shallow dish of water on the floor. But you must add dish soap to the water, any kind will do. The dish soap changes the surface tension of the water . Fleas can use surface tension to jump out. Put a crookneck lamp over the dish of water with a light bulb that produces heat. Fleas will jump toward the warmth of the lamp, fall in the water, and because they can't use surface tension to jump out (remember the dish soap?) They sink and drown. We've done this more than once and it works and will help in ridding your home of fleas. But consistent vacuuming and prevention are first and foremost
Yes! I did a video on that method too!! th-cam.com/video/pBXP4Z6Mvf4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7kaQZroIQ3knQYvi
You do a really good job at explaining this horrible parasite (how the whole situation can get out of hand really fast) that i have dealt with 3 times in 15 months. Agreed on VIVA paper towels, they are pretty awesome. I wish tackling fleas with a long-haired cat was as easy as this though! Washing my cat is NOT fun - and yes, it does work to get them off, but drying him isn't really worth the washing. I honestly have a masters degree in flea control after these 3 times. I vacuumed every day for 3 months = miserable. And hours of laundry every single day to get rid of the Fers. I cannot use topical flea meds because one of my guys got a head tremor from them (Revolution from my vet). And I cannot use chemicals like KnockOut either. No chemicals, so it's rough. And the one cat with the problem with them has flea allergy dermatitis. It's like a living hell. I think what you didn't cover is treating your yard! That has saved me big time!
thank you for your lovely comment, I didn't cover treating the yard, because it's a very hard thing to do and do well. I guess if I would recommend treating the yard, I would leave that to the professional bug killing companies! I wish you the best of luck, and hope that they don't come back!!!! Hugs
Oh, man I wish it was that easy, but for those of us with cats that cannot be exposed to the chemicals - we have to do the spraying ourselves - Cedarcide or Tick KIllz and then nematodes to help the fleas get eaten.@@askavettech2057
amazing sounds like the best plan!
Fleas in house, get a really bright light on a bendable stand,8 to 12 inches off the floor, set next to dog bed, put a saucer with a mix of 2 teaspoons of dish washer ing soap in a pint of water, shake gently each time, fill saucer, fleas will jump in and die, clean saucer every day, you will not believe how many you will kill, keep up til all gone, WORKS FOR ME and simple.
that's a great idea! Thank you for your comment
It does work and will thin down concentrated areas but other methods will be needed like excessive vacuuming and maybe diatomaceous earth.
Awesome information young lady and love your delivery! I'll rewatch this a few times. Thanks!
Thank you so much!!! 🥰
(For anyone struggling) Do yourself a favor. Get a can of “Knockout” from Chewy. Vacuum your house, wash all bedding blankets etc. and treat your house with this stuff. I tried all these “tricks” I found online and this is what the vet recommended. We got an extra can to treat the house next flea season before there’s a problem.
Thanks for your comment! that stuff works so well!
When is flea season?
flea season is at its worst right now, because fleas are trying to get inside a warm house in preparation for the cold winter months here in Michigan. Some places that have a warmer climate can have year round flea season, because they never have to deal with the cold temps.
How do you use this? Do you need to leave the house?
Problem is I went to chewy and they don't have a listing for that. So what do you talking about? They have no listing for knockout
Thank you so much. I recently adopted a rescue German shepherd and unfortunately she picked up fleas quickly. I’m a first time pet owner and trying to learn all the things. Yours has been the most helpful, informative and practical resource I’ve found yet, so appreciated!
I'm so glad that you found value! I love German Short Hairs:) they do need a LOT of exercise:) And they do love snuggles too! Enjoy!
Please follow VETERINARY SECRETS channel , he is the kindest vet ever , you will learn everything NATURALLY and simply. Long n healthy life w your baby!
The thumbnail is gold ✨️
thanks so much!
I spotted a flea scurry across my dogs stomach where she’s the most white…I pinned her down and started to thoroughly check her coat and I’ve found close to 50 in the last few hours 😤 my whole house is getting a deep clean tomorrow
I'm sorry you are dealing with Fleas. Remember, you can bathe your dog in Dawn dish soap to kill them on your pet! I wish you the best on the deep cleaning of your home. It's a battle, but stay consistent, and you will win 🏆
@@askavettech2057 I’ve stripped all the cushions on the sofa, I’ve stripped all bedding, I’ve steam cleaned the floor TWICE, I’ve washed all the kids clothes including some of mine and I’ve bathed the dog 🫨 today has been STRESSFUL
may I ask you why this soap only ? I mean the composition is pretty basic, are others soap more dangerous ?@@askavettech2057
She is very informative and delivers her message well. 😃 Thank you!!
Thank you very much 🥰
What an excellent teacher (and fun too:). You rock! Thank you!
Awwwww Thank you so much!
YOUR AWESOME! This helps me out TREMENDOUSLY!
Thank you so much for watching, and I hope you can get those buggers out of your life soon!
This is so helpful thank you - we've had a load of unwanted visitors recently after we fell slack on prevention (we've now got a baby and it slipped our minds - feel awful!!) and they're an absolute nightmare! Fingers crossed this helps us sort them soon.
You will win the battle just keep up the fight! Congrats on the new baby!!!!! Im glad you found value in my video:)
@@askavettech2057 the dogs still seem to be getting them on their coats. Nowhere near as many so hopefully we're getting there, but do I need to get more flea treatment (they had some put on about 2 weeks ago) or just continue to clear the house as much as I can?
fleas is a 3 month battle!!! Each month you will see less as they complete the hatching cycle. vacuuming daily and getting rid of the wasted that is vacuumed up is crucial to getting rid of them, along with flea treatments every 3 weeks
You were so easy to explain the cycle I learned so much I'm about to tackle the situation.
thank you for your kind comment! Best of luck!
Learned that fleas aren't just living on my cat!!! :( Thank you for this video, I will be working hard to rid of the fleas
I am so glad you found value in this video!!! Good luck and keep vacuuming!!!!
Great info along with a great personality! Thank you!
Thank you!
Hahahahahahah under the ear flaps!! Lol!! Love tour energy:) this was verry useful!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for the tips. I didn’t think about the flea comb. It’s also important to chemically treat the OUTSIDE of the house too (where fleas come from) and the floor of the house with certain chemicals. Green Akers pest control goes into detail in their videos. Once the chemical is dry, it’s not harmful to pets.
Great Tip!!!!
Love your sense of humor .thanks alot!
Thanks so much!!
I love the way you tell abt fleas,very helpful and fun thanks🎉
Aww Thank you very much! I'm super passionate about getting these lil guys and gals out of your life asap!!
Thank you so much, a lot of this infor is found in bits but its good to have ut all in one place so i can vone back to it as needed.
My pooch picked up fleas and im dreading it, my house is cluttered so this is immensly daunting but obvisouly has to be done
Thanks again, you have earned yourself a new subscriber 😊
Awww fleas are monsters!! I'm so sorry!! I know it's a LOT of work, just keep at it! You got this! Treat all the pets first if you can! that will stop them from getting blood meal! Just focus on one room at a time, if it has a door that you can shut, do so, and shove a towel at the base so as to not let them back out! I'm working on another video as we speak, to help with a flea trap if you will!
@askavettech2057 thank you for the sound advise!!
That is actually something I pondered. I have a spare bedroom which I will nuke above all else and start storing cleaned blankets clothes etc. I leave alone in a 3 bedroom house and I'm cluttered as I say... if nothing else this is a bloody wake up call and a kick in the bum!
I'm distraught but with your excellent advise and (more than usual) determination I'll see this thru.
Looking forward to your upcoming content! 😀
Take care.
Loves and regards from the UK
@@askavettech2057 can I also ask, Apologies to pester. I have been looking but can't find any guide and my vets are closed over the weekend.... how does one tackle a dog with a flea comb that has VERY long fur? I feel like I'm wanting my time with it just agitating her and of course she has scabs all over so.... we're struggling.
Tha k you for advance! ^.^
@budabead No Bother, flea comb w a long haired dog is hard, if you brush the dog first and get their hair as tangle free as possible, then do flea combing in sections. Giving the dog a bath in dawn dish soap, will do more damage to the fleas then flea combing in my opinion
@budabead Thank you! 💜
Please say more about the difference between cat and dog fleas. Thank you.
I will make a different video on this for you!
The soap kills the adult flea, but what about the eggs? I bathed my dog and the fleas are gone but, I see a lot of white specs 😖, she's all black so it's easy to see the eggs (once you know they're eggs), not so easy to see the fleas. Also, I steamed my couches and bed, now I need to figure out what to do about the lawn and decide on preventative care with the vet.
it does coat the eggs, but the soap suffocated the fleas that's why they died. So when you get the flea prevention that will kill the new fleas. You can use a flea comb to comb the eggs off the dog too
Thank you for this video!!!!! So informational and easy to understand.
Your welcome
What product do you use year round so your pet won't ever get fleas?
@jonandwilleneseaverson8801 I use a combination medicine called simparica trio- it is a flea, tick, and heart worm prevention medicine. That's what I personally use, and I treat them each month year round- to prevent ever getting fleas.
What is the uk equivalent to dawn dish soap would I be ok to use fairy liquid it has a picture of a baby so I’m guessing it should be ok? TIA
Well I guess I didn't realize that Dawn was not a national brand! I looked up that fairy liquid and it looks like similar ingredients, I would do the simplest scent/ not ultra. And make sure you rinse the animal very well. Could you call your local vet and ask if that would work to kill fleas in the short term on your pet? Might not hurt to make the call. Also worth noting dawn and fairy liquid are both made by Procter and Gamble
Omg my dog has been twitching for over a year. I had taken her to the vet last year and they said if I was really concerned- they could send her to a pet neurologist. Fast forward to over a YEAR later (now)…I finally saw one of those nasty things, pulled out her flea comb 🪮. I could t believe my eyes!!! 😭 I also couldn’t believe her vet didn’t think about this as a potential problem to look into in the first place! 😤 How bad will this be if it went on for over a year until I caught it? I have MS and really hope this situation hasn’t transferred onto me. 😭 Also, I’m SO GLAD I landed on your video!
Firstly, great job for catching those fleas! Honestly, fleas were probably the last thing on their radar if you said the dog has been twitching, I'm sure that vet was thinking seizure activities. Still, they should have done a full exam....sorry they missed that.
Moving ahead, if you are worried about what fleas can give you, talk to your doctor and have them run a blood test checking for things fleas can give you. I understand your concern. It's time to get to work and get that doggie flea free! Being you have MS, it might take a lot out of you to deep clean the house, maybe call a friend and see if they would help!
Thank you for the info!!!
Absolutely!
Great video, thanks! Wish me luck!
Best of luck!! You got this!
Thank you
So much for telling me about Dawn dish soap, I have a big container of it because I love to wash my dishes with it. I’m a little scared to let my dog out because I don’t want him constantly getting fleas and it’s so creepy to see him suffering and buying all that expensive shampoo. I even got the stuff to spray the yard, but then it rained so that’s a waste because he ended up getting it again. So thanks a lot for the info.
Your welcome! But please make sure you let your doggie be a doggie!! Get the monthly prevention stuff, it will kill the fleas that jump on him!! Glad to be able to help!
Best thing ive ever found to clear out fleas within the home is a homemade trap....little container like one of those aluminum pans from dollar tree....a tea light candle an some water an dawn soap...i cleared out almost an entire infestation in a couple of hours
Bro I need a video please
Me too
Are you talking about the ones that you make mini loaves of bread in?
@qt1558 I think you commented on the wrong video:)
@qt1558 no the roast pans
The dog is like "why must you do this to me?".
Hahahah!!! exactly!!
So, which treatment is best in your opinion? Is this treatment also the preventative treatment you mentioned?
What will work best for you might not work best for others, it depends on your pets, That is why I recommend consulting with your vet on the best treatments. Also yes, these can be used for preventing fleas, all except the dawn dish soap bath, that is to kill the fleas does nothing to prevent or treat long term
Omg... thank u so much , ive had dogs all my life and never had flea problems... but my boy Dino definitely has them. Ive done the soap bath and in 2 weeks i started seeing some on him again. Im definitely gona keep cleaning, so i make sure i stop the life cycle . I love animals but these pesky bugs are such a pain ...
Thanks for the info
Your so welcome, did you get Dino some kind of flea prevention? if not the cycle will be hard to break. Hope that you get them taken care off for you and Dino
I have just started my own struggle with fleas. I wish i would have know what i was signing up for and how much of a nightmare that they are. This is my first dog, and i stopped using flea and tick preventions after Tick season ended, and totally forgot about the fleas. I didn't think that the product that i had was working anyways, as when the ticks got on him, the topical coat on his back would kill the ones on his back, but the ones that bit him on his belly would latch and bite. I got into the habit of just manually finger finding and removing ticks, and thought that it was a scam, and totally forgot about the fleas, which are apparently, way worse.
I've started the process of cleaning my house, first by sweeping (it was already dirty), then i was going to mop, and then vacuum. I'm glad i dont have carpet. Im going to buy some of that Knockout stuff, and just try to do my best.
I have given my dog a male beagle two baths in dawn, and some of the fleas survived both times. What would recommend to get the fleas off of him? And what brand would you recommend for the prevention when i do finally kill all the fleas on the dog?
I am SO sorry you are battling fleas, and that your prevention didn't seem to help, sometimes ticks have to bite to die, they get the medicine from the blood stream...but if they were still alive while attached it sounds like it wasn't working. If I had to pick my favorite product for fleas and tick control it would be vectra 3d for topical application and nexgaurd for oral prevention...that being said those are products you need to get from the vet...so please consult them because you want to make sure they will not be a contradiction to any health issues, or medicine the dog currently has or is taking. The dawn dish soap bath is to kill fleas on the dog, did you let it sit on the dog for a bit, also they fleas in the environment can re infect the dog if they just jump on him after his bath.. I wish you the best of luck, if you are looking for something over the counter to purchase, seresto collar is really good
It is a neurotoxin.
Love your fur baby, adorable cute. Thanks for the video.❤
Thanks so much!!! Yup! he's pretty cute and he knows it!!
Thank you! I lapsed on prevention, and I’ve been feeling like such a sh!t pet mom. Thank you for having a sense of humor while providing great info and instructions.
Never a bad pet mom!!! We have crazy lives those fleas just don't understand! 🤣 You will get on the right track! hugs!!!
We've had our dog for 7 years, our cats for 3-4. We've never had flea or tick problems, but we moved recently into this house that was rushed to be fixed up and prepped for us to move into. The backyard was barely maintained over the years of no one using the house, so I guess the fleas are having the time of their life. Deer also frequent our neighborhood😭. So now we've got fleas in our house, and theres 3 dogs and 4 cats.
My indoor cats have fleas 😭😭 I’m so paranoid and grossed out. Can you use most environment sprays on floors? I’ve used multiple already but most of them said you could only use them on fabrics so we’ve only sprayed it on the couch, chairs etc. And what is the best way to clean smooth surfaces? My cats sit + lay everywhere including tables, countertops etc
I am sorry you have fleas but you can break this cycle!!! have faith! It does take some time, but you can get rid of them, the more you vacuum the quicker you will see results! You can use Knockout that I suggested in the video and there is a link in the description to purchase it....anywhere! I always suggest testing the fabrics to make sure, but I have never seen it Bleach out any fabric and I have used it a lot in the vet clinic. you want to let it sit and work for about 15 mins, then you could wipe your counter tops. If it is a fabric type item, just leave it don't try to wash it off
Hi. I am having the same problem as you at this moment. Can you please let me know if yours is getting improved. Please tell me what to do. Thank you so much.
I hope that they had success! I haven't heard back from them personally. But I do know that method works, also getting your cat on a topical flea and tick treatment as well! Best of luck
Thanks for all the tips! Do you have a video of flea medication for dogs? Thanks
I do not have one just on flea meds, but I can work on that, thank you for suggestion!
This really helped me. I appreciate you. Thank you.
You're welcome. I'm glad to be able to help
Your awesome i have heard of the soap drying out the dogs skin??? Im an appliance repair tech and i hear the ladies complain about this. What can i use for my dog to help with drry skin after a bath with dawn..???
You can use pet conditioner, or baby body soap after the bath with Dawn. Avenno is my favorite because it's gentle and has its own. moisturizer in it!
Oatmeal baths are supposed to be soothing. I'm going to grind down a box of my Old Fashioned Oats and make their next baths
Yes the dish soap and even human baby shampoo destroys the PH balance of your pets skin which is more sensitive than humans. Also dish soap does not kill eggs of fleas or ticks. It’s just bad all the way around. I’m not sure who started recommending it. I guess because they watched a commercial with a duck coated with oil in a commercial and dawn was used to clean the oil off which is a rare situation people now think it’s a great thing?? Any dish soap or human shampoo will kill alive fleas not just dawn but it’s a very bad choice to make for your pets.
I massage mine with melted raw organic coconut oil. Repels fleas and good for skin. Plus I give mine a spoonfuls of coconut oil to eat or lick
@@asmatahir9950 I just tried the coconut oil and it works well. Overnight, most of the fleas have seem to have died/ are gone. I will continue to use it every few days and hopefully this will take care of the problem , along with a good cleaning of the house.
Great video, I was shocked to find flea poop at the base of my dogs tail! He just had a groom and they didn’t mention anything. It fair to say the house is sparkling ✨ 😂😂😂
Some groomers don't unfortunately say anything even tho they should
Thank you so very much, you are very informative about fleas and it was great.
Thanks I appreciate your kind comment! 💗
We don t have dawn. We have vanish but its very scented. Can I use shower gel or anything else?
Ok, so you can bath your pet in a lot of things, but Dawn is the one that is safest for pets. I would try to avoid very scented washes. The dogs have a very strong scents of smell, so that kind of stuff that smells good to us, is realllly strong to them. I can't say for sure if it will kill the fleas or not, I'm not sure about this Vanish soap. If you are worried about not having Dawn, your farm store probably sells a flea and tick shampoo for dogs or cats that would help
thank you!!! I loved your cavie!!
Ohhhh thank you! I love him so much too!!! He is SPOILED ROTTEN!! lol
What supplements/over the counter medication to use to treat the secondary infections from the bites while trying to kill the fleas?
That is a great question, you could simply keep the bites cleaned with an antibacterial soap and water, making sure to rinse the area well afterwards, and apply a spray to those spots. I will leave you a link to the product I recommend, it is an amazon link. Hope this helps! Vetericyn Plus Dog Wound Care Spray- amzn.to/3U1Cq8q
what product were you referring to at 15:30 to prevent fleas year round
the product I was talking about was called Knock out the maker is virbac. It kills fleas in your environment not on your pet and it doesn't work year round it will need to be reapplied, through out the treatment of fleas. I use it a LOT in the vet clinic to kill fleas in exam rooms and at my home to kill spiders :) I have an old basement and they love to live in there.
Thx for all this. My pup doesn’t have fleas, maybe not the right season? I don’t want to give him a chemical treatment in case it affects his 18 yo kitty sister. Looking for a natural remedy or prevention.
Well if you have a cat in the home with fleas they are biting your dog too, the only saving grace would be if your dog is on flea prevention. I understand that you want to avoid chemicals on a senior cat, that is wise. I would how ever talk to the vet
@@askavettech2057 Thx heaps for your response. Neither my dog nor cat has fleas. Our vet is for chemical prevention, I’m not. In advance, looking for natural remedy.
@AnneMB955 I don't have experience with natural products, I'm sorry. I know combing them out really helps, if your cat can stand that. If you can vacuum a LOT you will make a huge dent into the population. Some people have had luck with coconut oil, but I have no experience in that. I wish I had more to offer. Sorry
Great video!
Thank you!
THANK YOU! such a helpful video. We are rescuing a puppy and just found out she is infested with fleas. She will be at hour house in an hour. We have no other dogs. Will do the Dawn wash and thinking we'll sleep her in her crate outside for the first night so as not to bring the fleas into the house. We cannot get to the vet before tomorrow. Does this seem like a good plan? Once we take her to the vet and get her on a treatment, I guess it will be OK to bring her inside? I do NOT want to start off with a flea infestation! Would love your thoughts.
Congrats on your new Puppy!!!!! How exciting! I would start off with a dawn dish soap bath asap!!!! dry her off real good, let her free! And take her to the vet yes. But, being those fleas are on her currently, washing them down the drain will probably do the trick! I wouldn't leave her out. you want to make her first night with you guys good!!!! Hope that helps and then make that apt tomorrow:) Keep her away from other pets until you see the vet, just as precaution:)
Also subscribe and check out my other videos about dog/ puppy vaccines:) and the dog park:)
You are a life saver!!
Thanks so much
Do you recommend Advantage II? Are the drops from vets different than the strong stuff sold in pet stores?
Great Question!! I do like that product, but only issue I have with it, is it doesn't go into the blood stream so if your pet were to need a bath or grooming after applying the meds, it could wash off. It is ment to stop the bugs from ever biting your pet. Which is a great idea, I just am not sure how well it actually stays on the pets. Most vets have stepped away from carrying it because of that reason. It is a great product as long as they pet doesn't get super wet. There are some differences in flea meds you buy from your veterinarian or off the shelf. 1st one the vet will check expiration dates and send expired medicine back, walmart/ petco/ and such usually don't. The medicine carried by your vet has been through MANY drug trials for safety and quality and purity. The manufacturers stand behind the medical science of it. From a retail store you have no one standing behind you! Also the medicine you purchase at your vet office often has rebates/ discounts and deals with it. Just ask! Hope this helped!!! I would say the advantage II is absolutely better than no protection at all! Have a great day!
Thank you so much for the quick and detailed response! I just took in a stray cat that my sister had been watching the past 2 months (outside in her yard, was in bad shape with fleas and missing fur/scabby skin and super hungry) and I sent some Advantage & antibiotic pet ointment to use on him before she drove him out to me 2 states away. His fur has ALL grown back. He's been inside for a day now and I haven't seen any fleas or flea dirt on him after using a flea comb, so I'm hoping the Avantage did its job and that all or at least most of the eggs fell off of him in the past few weeks since his first treatment. He goes to the vet this week and I'm hoping for a clean bill of health in every other regard as well and I'll definitely continue treatment in the future with whatever the vet suggests instead!@@askavettech2057
That's what I use
What is your top/favorite OTC recommendation for flea treatment for the dog? (P.S. Thank you for this informative video!)
seresto collars
@askavettech2057 serestco collars have many reported side effects in dogs, just as much side effects as the other chemical flea prevention
They are definitely not a great option
Should I give me cats another bath to check for fleas again if I’ve been cleaning and had them on flea medicine for 2 weeks now?
If you have flea medicine on your cat, you don't want to bathe them, with dawn anymore, just normal cat bath soap is fine - IF you want to, you don't need to:)
How do you feel about using permethrin 10?
Great question! Permethrin 10 is labeled safe for use on dogs and live stock, to be absorbed through the skin for prasite control. As far as flea prevention, yes, you could use it. It is the same active ingredient that is in K-9 Advatix- BUT it can be toxic if they ingest it orally. It can control fleas for up to 35 days (per label) SO as long as you mix the ratio correctly for dogs and apply, and allow it to dry before your dog is able to lick it according to the label it should be safe. Now if it were me trying something new like that, it can not hurt to give your veterinary office a call to ask their thoughts on this, and if you are going to try it, do it when the office is open incase there is an adverse reaction you have medical help available. Thank you for your question!
Hello. Please respond after you read this. Can i sprinkle salt on my carpet for fleas treatment. I did iodized salt for a week now for the two bedrooms. Door had been shut. Checking everyday and see no fleas. Planning to do my big living room now but wanted to hear your opions. Thank you so much
I personally don't think salt will help, but I'm not 100% sure. Make sure to vacuum realllly well in that room!!!! Remember fleas can hide and live dormat for Long periods of time. Best of luck
We use Frontline typically applied
Does that work well in your area, some parts of the USA have struggled with use of Frontline just because it is one of the oldest flea medicines out there, but if it works! Amazing for you!!!!
I don't understand that either, why it won't work for some. A flea is a flea right?! I've heard that and I've tried it over and over use to work great but not so much anymore that's crazy weird
My dog ended up
Infested after religiously using frontline plus. Gad never again! Get prescription from my vet now
@user-so3hi3hp6y That's a grear plan!!! Glad that you were able to break the cycle!!
Dealing with this right now in my house! It’s a nightmare. I lived my whole life in Massachusetts and never had a problem with fleas on my dog. After 3 years living in SC it’s the first time that happened as well. So I spend $240 dollars today just with flea shampoo and chew medicine for 30 days! Besides all the bomb fume that it will fumigate the entire house this week and all the products to wash bedding clothes etc… it’s a nightmare for sure! 😑
I'm so sorry your dealing with this, it's really a lot of work. praying that your flea issues resolves quickly
Great video Thankyou! 😊
Thank you so much!!
Hi, do you have any suggestions for treatment with essential oils. I’ve heard wondercide spray repels and kills but I haven’t tried it at all. I had a very bad experience with Hartz flee shampoo. Both my dogs skin was SEVERELY burned and had to rush them to emergency vet costing $1000’s.
I personally would NEVER recommend Hartz anything. I have seen TONS of really bad stuff from it. I am SO sorry that has happened to your family. As far as treatment with essential oils, you need to be very careful because some of them can cause issues internally. Just like us using them, there are some contradictions. Just be very careful and do research. I personally don't have a recommendation for using them because I have not personally done it. And it Veterinary Medicine we use Western Medicine as treatments. Vacuuming is your best friend if you have fleas! I wish I were more help with your question.
I give my dog bravecto every 3 months. And have never seen a flea on my fur baby
Bravecto is a great product, but in our area, (Michigan) we have seen less tick protection from this product, which is the only reason I did not mention it. We spoke to the representative for that company and they said they were not sure why we were seeing the increase in lyme disease with dogs using bravecto. That was 2 years ago, and since we haven't seen any issues with it. So I am guessing that the rep went back and told the people in charge, and a formulation was changed. But I have no proof of that. I'm so glad you found a product that keeps your home flea free!!!
Thank you.
You are very welcome!
I gave my dog and cat a bath with the dawn every 2 days and the fleas are still jump on them the next day. I washed their beds in Borax and covered the carpets in Borax and DE. I have been doing this for 2 weeks now and I don't see any improvement. I am getting bites on me now. :(
what else could I do?
Vacuum as much as possible. And get some kind of flea meds on those pets. You could order knock out from Amazon it works so good!
Hello, I would really like to buy something over the counter. Would you recommend the pill form or a flea collar? Is one brand better than the other? A brand you would recommend? I'm leaning toward the pill form.
Over the counter I would suggest a serstio collar. And pill form you would need to get that from a veterinarian, and the best one would need to be determined by your vet.
@askavettech2057 BS ...seroesto collars have horrible side affects and kill also.. terrible advice...obviously you have done no extensive research and know nothing!!
What is a good yard treatment for fleas so they do not go back on my dogs and cats
I do not have an outdoor treatment recommendation. I'm so sorry. I do recommended using Knock out at your entryways to keep them from wanting to enter, but if you get /keep your pet on a monthly treatment you don't have to worry about the outdoors coming in.
My yard was infested with fleas, I stayed away from the back yard they were so bad but I was desperate to get rid of them I purchased the Adam's outdoor yard spray in hopes it would work being not too expensive, and I couldn't believe it actually worked. My legs were black there were so many. I treated my whole yard around my entire house walked back out there being afraid of invasion again, but they were gone. I got it from Walmart, online at the local pickup. It's worth a try. It worked for me and I'm going to treat all year from now on in hopes I don't ever see flea again, now I've got to find something affordable and good that works for my cats and dogs. That's what I worry over. Is getting rid of them from my animals. Hope that works for you if you try it. Good luck
Is this all safe to do on cats?? Also, do you think I can find that Knock out spray at a pet store?
You might be able to find knockout at a farm store/ at a vets office sold over the counter and chewy.com and on Amazon. I am not sure about pet stores. You can give your cat a bath in dawn dish soap yes
What can I put in my yard to prevent them? I have heard that cedar wood works but does it really?
I don't have a yard treatment, because if you treat your pet, you don't have to worry about the yard...sand fleas and the common flea are 2 totally different things.. sand fleas live at the beach and are big like the size of cock roaches and common flea is what your pet would get. they make sprays for fleas for the yard, but honestly keeping your grass short and the weeds low really helps.
@@askavettech2057 thanks. My dog is a little puff ball so I just worry that if they are in the yard they will find him again. I did find a flea after the dawn soap treatment so he definitely has them. Flea dirt is how we noticed. Thank you for your video it has been very helpful.
@mkprr You are so welcome, hope you can get them under control quickly.
First time own a dog. When I buy a dog from breeder, they said dog had no flea but I keep see the dog scratching but just because love the dog so much so I didn’t think of it, thinking they must need a bath. But now I’m freaking out their had lot of flea. The pet store recommended me get K9 advantage II and I just apply but still see the dog scratching. Now I’m worried. I only let a dog stay in bathroom for now try not to spread all over the house. Now I just see your video using dawn. Definitely will try that but since I already apply the K9 Advantages II and they said do not wash them again in 48 hours. Now I’m so worried 😭 any suggestions while I’m waiting for those periods. Thanks a lot for video.
Congrats on the new dog!!! I would say that breeder didnt tell the truth. If you have applied the K9 advantage don't bathe them for a bit, there is another product I would recommend if they are not dying quickly- giving a capstar tablet orally- they sell them at Walmart. They will kill everything on your pet for 12-24 hrs. it's a quick acting/ but short acting medicine. I would not use the dawn soap at this time, because it will wash off the topical medicine you just put on the dog. Make sure to vacuum and treat them home and any cats living in the home as well. Feel free to message back if you have questions and thank you for being a subscriber! There is lots of useful information on this channel for dog owners
@@askavettech2057 Thank you for your tip
You are SO welcome!
Jill what do you think of Brewers Yeast for fleas?
I don't have a recommendation for it, especially for fleas, because they are an ectoparasite. Meaning they don't care what is on the inside of the pet, they live on the outside and just need blood to survive and reproduce. They will try to live on blood from other animals or the humans in the environment. I am not sure of the benefits of Brewers Yeast in a pet.
@@askavettech2057thank you so much for your reply!
Food Grade Diatomaceous earth helps a lot dries them out and can be put on everything. No fear, just clean and vacuum. She is overboard!
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I don't think she is overboard. The way fleas have infested my area and home and pets, this is exactly what I needed to do. Nothing else seemed to help, not even prescription meds. thumbs up on the video. Thanks for sharing.
Make sure you nor the pooch inhale the dust, so I've read
@vernajames5220 Yessss
I heard dawn strips all the natural oils off your dog making them dry and itchy from my vet Ive tried it before and it didn’t do much for me 😢
Dawn just kills the fleas in that moment...it's not a long term treatment...it's just kills everything and then gives you time to get them proper treatments. Dawn does strip oils and such, but their body should replenish that oil very quickly
Can you explain what are the bad things you heard about Hartz? That’s what I use to wash my dog. Thank you.
I haven't just heard things, I have seen dogs have multiple seizures from their products, and if your dog licks their fur after baths, then they might vomit. It is also really toxic to cats.
Simparico, nexguard, serestco collars all poisoning products too!!!!
That is nonsense "if your pet is going to have a seizure they will anyway" well those chemicals will definitely not prevent the seizure
Noone who really understands the dangers of these chemicals should be giving their animals this if they really care about their pets
Hartz is extremely harsh, and that's being kind. I used it once on my cat and the reaction was so bad, never again.
agree
What about cotton balls in the ears.
To prevent water?
I keep bathing my dog with dawn but only 2 we’re in the water! N vets-best flea spray peppermint scent worked on her but her hair fell out on tail from it!! N petco won’t refund the $19 it won’t show my purchase from store but shows the nail care charge I got the same day!!
The dog could be having an allergic reaction to the vets-best flea spray. I'm sorry you and your dog are going through this. Just know Even if you seen just 2 fleas they are still in the environment, Maybe just use the spray on your house and get some flea medicine from the vet, that they recommend- and if the dog has lost a ton of hair, the hair follicles are probably damaged, it might take a bit of time for it to start to grow back.
Very helpful
Thank you!
Is it safe to do this with 4 week old puppies? They have fleas from their nursing mother.
It is safe to wash them in dawn dish soap but no other chemicals on them. great question!
If you starve the flea are they gonna die!? If the house is empty from people or blood as you say for a month is this could make them die!??
no, that won't work the eggs can lay dormant for YEARS!!!!! The eggs need the right temperature and environment to be hatched.... when we live in a home, that happens
You are fun to watch, I can see your passion. Thanks!
aww thanks so much!
Thank you so much for your video. I just discovered my dog yorkie has flea am horrified
I have had schnauzers and golden doodles for 17 years in Florida. I don't use any flea control. Never had fleas. Don't know why. I also had a Alaskan Malmute in Illinois who never had fleas.
I'm not sure why you never had fleas either. that's awesome though!! Did you take them a lot of places or did they mainly stay home with you?
Mainly home, neighborhood walking and hiking.
You have been super lucky!!!
I had heard that your part of FL had been really bad with fleas. I would guess that the fire ants were super helpful. I am sorry your dealing so heavily with them. I would ask for an oral medication from the vet. The reason I feel that would be best is it is continued medication for 30 days, you need at least 3 months worth of continued prevention to kill them and their life cycle. I sure hope that my video helped you understand all of the ins and outs of these little monsters life. I will pray that you find relief soon from the fleas, you might consider year round flea prevention. Nexgaurd or simparaca is what I would recommend for your dogs, and revolution if you have any cats.
Revolution is good, it works, but oh my goodness you just can't afford it with as many as I have. Both cats and dogs. Why can't they put something out there that is affordable and works. Advantage used to work great for mine. Seems nothing works now that's affordable. Feel so sorry for my babies.
I feel itchy watching this lol! 🤣
Hahaa! Well I hope it helped!
How often do you do this?
I apply the flea and tick treatment, every 30 days. If you have fleas currently that's the same treatment, but you would need to clean as much as possible, and spray the environment.
You’ll want to watch Dr Judy Morgan’s video on the dangers of putting toxic parasiticides on your pet.
thanks for your comment
My dog doesn’t let me touch him!!! I can’t do the comb 😪
That is very rough...it might be time to visit the vet, to see if they can give him something foe anxiety and possibly pain...he might be uncomfortable with touch due to anxiety. They can Also get a physical exam done to see if there are fleas present. and possibly give an oral chew/ tablet to help if they are found.
What do you treat your yard with? Any suggestions?
There are tons of yard treatments out there, if you read the labels it can help direct you towards a good one for pets, I never recommend treating the yard, just the pet. because that's how they get into your home and it is much easier for you and your pet if they just take the medicine :) But your absolutely welcome to check out the yard pest control. Sorry I don't have a good recommend brand or product
Why do I always read NOT to use Dawn on pets and that it doesn't kill fleas?
I am not sure. it does kill fleas- it just doesn't prevent them from returning to your pet
@askavettech2057 I always figured it was safe to bath them with but they said it was bad for their skin. But more and more I'm seeing people recommending it.I wouldn't expect it to prevent fleas.
@@carolhoeg6852 I also have done some research many people have read that Dawn has Formaldehyde in it... but I looked on the website from Dawn this is the preservative they use - METHYLISOTHIAZO-LINONE non-formaldehyde preservative
I was enjoying this video.. until you mentioned flea/tick medicine. They’re all neurotoxins. I’m looking for a more natural remedy that won’t harm my dog.
Thank you for your comment, I do understand your concern, You can just do all the things up to that point, to manage the issue. I do strongly believe in them, and have had great result with them, to kill the fleas. But you are in charge of your pets care, so please do what you feel is best! 🥰
Sammysworld5485…same here…ive been watching kibble vids for pets and learned kibble is awful and not even worth buying. Ive read comments below some vets’ videos and theyre horror stories involving the vaccinations for fogs, and kibble we feed them.
I did learn a lot about fleas and subscribed to this channel…but will keep looking for a more holistic channel.
Dr. Judy Norton (?) here on TH-cam does a lot of research on the subject. Theres a “Teter” or “Titer” test that can tell if your pet still has traces of the vaccine they received, and may not need the next set?
Can you please elaborate on that?
Thank you for this helpful video, you are the type of vet tech i would want caring for my dog.
I will have to look up Dr Judy Norton- thanks for the suggestion. And yes I can provide information on titers being drawn for vaccines. They are pretty costly though for the most part, and many people just choose to vaccinate instead of drawing the titer. Thank you for your video suggestion:) And I appreciate your nice comment 😊
@@askavettech2057 oh sorry, thats Dr Judy Morgan Healthy Pets…shes amazing. Im 66 and a first time pet owner (of my very own). I really admire your love of dogs, i can see it in your eyes snd hear it in your voice. I want to catch up on the vids. Could you please elaborate on the test that tells whether or not your dog still has traces of a vaccine? Ive learned from some comments, and vets, that all those shots are not necessary. Im learning…i respect all views, in the end all i want is a healthy happy 4month old Golden Doodle. ❤️
It's not about the cost of a titer. It's more about avoiding unnecessary vaccinations! And a big NO to neurotoxic flea/tick "preventatives"...I agree with the rest of your comments though.
Thank you
You are very welcome!
Hoivering everyday tried everything nothing working
The soap is actually toxic and stuck it to your skin to as well. It was a big thing on it.
The soap can be toxic IF they ingest it, on the skin and rinsed off is not. And the fleas are way more harmful than the soap. That is why they use it on wild life in oil spills. You must use the plain blue dawn tho. I am sure the others are toxic.
What if you’re dog has short hair, for an example a pitbull. How am I able to use a pet comb?
You can use your fingers to part the fine hair, or take your pointed finger and start at the behind and push the hair towards the head, and watch for jumping bugs,
@@askavettech2057 Thank you, I will try this out! I feel terrible for my boy & just want to get the fleas gone as soon as possible :(
I completely understand, it is a rough thing to experience for sure. You bathing him in Dawn dish soap will get them off him right now. So that he has some relief.
If he s small do the coconut oil look up
My dog hates baths so i struggle to even get him to stay in the tub
You could call the groomer and tell them you issue...they maybe able to bathe the dog for you and then you could start fresh- if you pet has fleas just make sure to be up front and honest with then
I spent $240 try and flea treatments and not a single one of them worked
I am really sorry to hear that, did you treat your environment?
@@askavettech2057 yes... I've tried so many things but considering the animals were bringing the fleas back in, none of it was working. Borax, diatomaceous earth, four different kinds of sprays and carpet sprinkles. I sprayed the dog down with permethrin, I tried advantage, I tried seresto, Simparica trio, frontline, bravecto, tons of herbal stuff on the dog and the cats. I have cancer I'm not able to work very much at all, I can't afford to buy anymore treatments that aren't gonna work... but I feel guilty that my animals have fleas
Finding fleas on my chi who we’ve had on Nexguard for years! What in the world?!?!?
are you sure the med is actually being swallowed? Sometimes owners will move the couch and find a bunch of pills behind the couch.. or some hide area that they go to, or in the grooves of the bed...if they have been on it for years, maybe switch products. Fleas can become resistant to meds over years, that's why Frontline is not a great product in my opinion. We have seen fleas become resistant to products
@@askavettech2057 I know for sure he is swallowing. The vet switched him from the Nexgard/heart guard combo to the Nexguard plus 3 months ago. The first one he tasted and spit and we had to force it. The last two he did swallow. When he became super itchy I thought “surely not” since we have been faithful following the regimen. Ugh! I hate this!
@lmartin6277 I'm so sorry that your going through this, I would see if your vet would take back the meds you have purchased, and as if they have any kind of money back guarantee for that med....... and get something different- simpatico trio possibly?
@@askavettech2057I will call today and see if I can get some help with this! Thank you!
@@askavettech2057 took my guy to the vet. They prescribed Bravecto/sentinel combo. I’ve been vacuuming and washing like a crazy lady for 3 days now. Ordered the Knockout Spray, too- should be here Tuesday. Hopefully we can knock this out relatively quickly. Thanks for responding to my original comment :).
If you have to use natural alternatives, I recommend food grade diatomaceous earth on the dogs back, belly and your carpets. For beds, spray with Vets Best flea spray 15 minutes before bed.
Dawn in the yard.
I have never heard of Vets best flea spray- I'll check it out
Thanks
Your so welcome
Put water and dawn in a pie plate…put near a nightlight…the fleas will jump in and die
I have never personally tried it but I have heard it will work
@@askavettech2057 Yes..pay this info forward..it works great…
Maybe redo this video where you cut more to the chase and cut out some of the repertory wordiness.
thanks for your comment.