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Friday, April 8th, 2011 at 1:23 am

What Lives and Grows in Your Carpet, and How to Eliminate it

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Imagine for a moment that you are standing on your carpet and suddenly you shrink to the size of a pinhead. Can you imagine what you will see? A dense jungle of synthetic twisted fiber that looks like twisted trees. Sticking out of each twisted tree is dust and dirt. As you blaze a trail through the synthetic jungle, you notice that this jungle is alive with small insects, parasites and mildew spores, feasting on the synthetic pile dirt. Dust mites are at home in this synthetic jungle, eating dust, grime, rotted fibers and pet dander. Fleas attaching themselves to the fiber trees, waiting for their host to lie down so they can jump on and bite the animal's flesh. (There are many varieties of fleas. Though they are wingless bloodsucking insects, they use their legs to leap on their warm-blooded victim.)As you travel through the synthetic jungle, you smell a pungent odor that is becoming stronger as you approach an area. It is the odor of pet urine.

Pet urine can saturate a small area of the carpet. Urine percolates down into the carpet and into the padding. Urine has salts and oils that never dry. It can be detected months later, especially on warm days. The best way to eliminate urine is using enzymes with disinfectants. The enzymes digest the urine the disinfectants sanitize the area. Soon you come upon a rotting swamp of mildew spores, slowly decomposing the synthetic base of your carpet. The spores are creating toxins that are light enough to become airborne, causing allergies. As you walk around the perimeter of this mildew swamp, you realize how fast mildew grows and multiplies. These spores are fast breeders, creating a community of toxic germs. They thrive on moisture. Microscopic spores are always floating in the air. When something dies mildew spores lands on it and consumes it and recycle its organic materials.

As you journey farther into the synthetic jungle, you step on something sticky. It's the smell of chocolate. Soon you notice much of the fiber trees are dark brown with this chocolate. To the distance you see a cockroach feasting on the stale chocolate mess. Wait a minute, you don't have cockroaches, or do you? These little pests can hitchhike to your home via the food market, or visiting a friend on the other side of town.

They enjoy a warm, dark place with much food at hand, so they are busy all the time in the dark, but hide when the lights are on. To cut down on their breeding cycle, sprinkle boric acid in the carpet and trashcans. Boric acid suffocates and dehydrates pests.
As you leave the sticky mess, you soon find a clearing and sit down on a grain of salt to rest. But soon you are noticed by a band of hungry lice making their way toward you! POOF!!! You are back to normal size.

This fictional story gives you a perspective on what the microscopic world is like in a carpet. The cleanest carpet can attract dirt, parasites and mildew. The best way to keep these intruders from living in your carpet is to regularly vacuum your carpets, preferably three times per week for heavily used areas. In addition, have your carpet professional cleaned to remove what vaccuming cannot. This will eliminate odors, mildew and parasites from your carpet and rugs. Having a clean carpet is a healthy home http://www.theyhaveit.com/servlet/Detail?no=25217

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Kevin Hensey has been in the cleaning and maintenance field for over 30 years. He has educated a variety of businesses regarding cleaning safety. www.theyhaveit.com or Call:(805) 484-9554 for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
How can I eliminate fleas from carpet?
I live in a house in which my roommates have a dog. Tonight I noticed a flea crawling on my leg and I was very disturbed by this. They try to keep the dog flea free but they are still around. How can I try and eliminate the fleas from the carpeting without using toxic chemicals?
- ANSWER:
  You can use Sodium Borate (20 mule team borax) on your carpet to help control fleas. We have used this method successfully. This is what we do at our house. It dries the eggs and fleas when the make contact with it. You have to vacuum the area as well as the furniture.(Place a flea collar in the vacuum bag) Clean the carpeting because you can't clean the carpeting again for about 3 months. Get a lawn fertilizer spreader. Set the spreader on its lowest level to distribute product. Load 20 mule team borax in the hopper. Start at a corner of the room and walk back. You want to set a coating that when you brush the carpet you cannot see the borax anymore. Brush it into the carpeting. Place it in the furniture where flea eggs fall into the cracks. This will break the flea cycle and you want to do this 2 times a year. Also if you have fleas outside do the same thing outside.
  
  2) Give your dog a bath.
  
  3) Use flea control on your pet. Front line advantage etc.
  
  4) Wash your bedding in hot water and vacuum well around the bed. Better yet take it apart and vacuum and clean.
QUESTION:
Isn't there a pill you can give your dog that helps eliminate fleas?
I read on some other answers about flea control where some people mentioned a pill that you can give your dog that eliminates fleas from the inside out. Does anyone have any idea what this pill is?
- ANSWER:
  There are at least 4 oral medications that can work as flea preventatives: Capstar, Comfortis, Program, and Sentinel. Here is a comparison chart from Drs. Foster and Smith (Comfortis and Sentinel are not listed).
  
  http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=281
  
  Info on Comfortis--monthly oral:
  http://www.comfortis4dogs.com/
  Info on Capstar--effective 24 hours:
  http://www.capstar.novartis.us/
  Info on Program:
  http://www.petco.com/product/109594/Program-Flavor-Tabs-Dog-and-Cat-Flea-Control.aspx?cm_mmc=CSEMGoogleProdAd-_-Dog-_-Novartis-_-1254138&mr:trackingCode=38BC0A1B-54EB-DE11-974B-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA&GANTrackingID=petco_16023442
  Info on Sentinel (flea egg destroyer and heartworm preventative):
  http://www.discountpetmedicines.com/sentinel-for-dog.htm
  
  If you look at these links, you can see that the medications do different things. Comfortis (monthly) and Capstar (effective only 24 hours) kills the live adult fleas on the dog. Other medications destroy the flea eggs, but don't kill the adult flea. Which medication to use depends on your flea problem. Personally, I want to kill the adult fleas quickly since they are causing allergic reactions to my dog. If the adult flea is quickly killed, it won't be alive to lay eggs.
  
  --If I were looking for an oral, I would probably pick Comfortis.
QUESTION:
How do you eliminate fleas in your home when you have no pets? Infestation of what looks like tiny black fleas
Moving into a new home. Past resident bombed it 5 times with who knows what type of bomb! Fleas...everywhere coming from the basement. The old resident claimes they are " sand fleas". Before I pay a ton for pest controll, I wondered if anyone has had a similar experience and had some advise. The past resident had a couple dogs.
- ANSWER:
  Carpet dehydrator!
  Places that carry horse supplies usually have it...
  follow the directions, sweep it under the base boards on hard floors, everywhere...
  It is not harmful to humans or pets and it just dehydrates the bugs...so they die.
  
  the site below has the same product if you can't find it locally.
QUESTION:
How do you eliminate fleas from the house?
I kicked the cats outside. They havent been in the house going on 7 days. I went and bought the flea bombs and I also bought raid that was specially formulated for fleas. After 3 bombs and a whole can of raid them suckers are still nippin on my ankles. I was under the impression that fleas can only survive if there is an animal in the house. Wont they eventually die?
- ANSWER:
  Honestly, your best course of action at this point is to bring the cats back into the house, buy a product called frontline (kinda pricey but in the long run priceless), treat them all. Make sure you buy the right one for their weight. You put a strip of it down the back of their necks and it works through the fur. In about a day or so, all the fleas in the house and on the cats will BE GONE. I assure you this is the best way to go. I am a kitty foster parent for the local shelters in my area and one time this worked for me on 30+ cats.
QUESTION:
What is a natural way to eliminate fleas?
My family just adopted a stray cat, however, he seems to have brought fleas along with him. I am looking for a non-chemical way to get rid of any fleas he may be bringing inside with him, as well as getting rid of them on the cat himself.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
- ANSWER:
  Good luck with that. There are several natural applications, however they are not very effective, in your home or on your cat. You can bathe your cat with a regular pet shampoo, but that will only get rid of any adults, not the eggs. Then those eggs will hatch, they'll pretty much immediately lay more eggs, and then you'll have fleas again.
  
  I recommend Frontline for the topical treatment on your cat. I use it on mine. The benefit with Frontline is that is also helps kill fleas in the house. This may sound gross, but as your cats dead skin cells leave his body and drop onto your floor or his bedding, any fleas that are living in the house will have a wonderful feast, but they are unaware that the drug (fipronil is the main ingredient in Frontline) will kill the fleas.
  
  For the house, you could probably just use a regular shampooing of your carpet, but vacuuming is also a huge key when getting rid of fleas. Vacuum daily!!!!
  
  If you choose to go with Frontline, you will only be able to get it at a vet, some of them may recommend that they see your cat before you can get it. I recommend using the Frontline for at least 6 full months - it's a once a month topical application on your cat. Spread the hair so you can at least see a little bit of your cats skin, then place the entire contents of one vial high up on the back of the neck (so the cat can't lick at it). Yes, it is technically a pesticide, and your kitty can have a reaction to it, but those affects are not often seen. I've actually in my 7 years of experience never seen a cat come in with a reaction with Frontline.
  
  What ever you do though, DO NOT USE HARTZ PRODUCTS!!!! Those are grocery store bought and a few years ago have killed dogs and cats. That stuff is bad!

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Pictures Of Fleas On Cats

Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at 11:02 pm

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Using Pictures to Sell Puppies

By C Swarens

Are you trying to sell puppies to a good home? Whether you breed dogs or your beloved pet managed to get free from her pen and find herself pregnant, selling puppies can sometimes be a difficult task. After all, there are many puppies available that are looking for a good home, so finding someone that is willing to purchase your puppies may be harder than you think. Of course, if your puppies are particularly adorable or are purebred, finding a buyer for your puppies may be much simpler. Nonetheless, if you hope to find a buyer quickly, it is best to use pictures to sell puppies with your ads.

Using Pictures to Sell Puppies Quickly

If you are ready to sell puppies, you likely don't want to keep the little cuties any longer than necessary. After all, taking care of a whole litter of puppies is time consuming and can be quite difficult. In addition, when you sell puppies to a new owner, you want to let the new owner get the puppies as close to 8 weeks as possible. This way, the new owner can start to bond right away with his or her puppy and form a strong and healthy relationship.

When you use pictures to sell puppies with your ads, you can expedite the selling process. This is because potential buyers will be able to see exactly what your puppy looks like, which will help the buyers determine if your puppy is what they are looking for. In reality, many buyers won't even bother with calling about puppies from ads without pictures. After all, since there are so many ads to choose from, there really is no reason to inquire into those puppies without pictures unless they are of a particularly rare breed. So, if you wish to sell your puppies quickly, it is a good idea to include pictures in your ads.

Choosing the Right Pictures

When choosing the pictures you will use in your ads, it is important to be certain to use pictures of the puppies you have for sale rather than puppies from another litter. If your picture is of a different puppy or puppies, the potential buyer may be disappointed when he or she sees the actually puppies that are for sale. As a result, you will have wasted your time as well as the time of the potential buyer.

It is also a good idea to make certain no people or other animals are in the photograph. The puppy or puppies for sale should take center stage in the photo, which means they should be all that potential buyers see in the ad. Having humans or other animals in the ad will only serve as a distraction.

You should also choose pictures that are crisp and clear so the potential buyer can get a good idea of what the puppies look like. Blurry pictures are harsh on the eyes and may actually be worse than having no picture at all. So, choose the picture carefully in order to increase your chances of selling those cute little puppies to good homes as quickly as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
What type of cat is that on the Advantage Ad about fleas when you log into yahoo mail?
Each time we log into Yahoo mail, there are repeat advertisements. Today there is an advertisement for a cat flea collar. What type of cat is that in the ad? I know it's a common breed but I can't remember. I'm planning to buy a cat and would like one similar to that. A picture of the cat is on the front page of the link below. It has on a red flea collar, with a dog in the background wearing a green scarf around its neck. Thanks

http://www.petparents.com/pet-parent-ads.cfm?trk=spohome
Ok, Tabby, that's it. Handsome little cat. Also, everyone I've seen has been really affectionate. I know all cats can be a little finicky, but I don't want one that's too standoffish. What is the most affectionate breed of cat, or does it just depend on the cat?
- ANSWER:
  Looks like a domestic short-hair to me. Which means it's a general short haired house cat. Reminds me of Morris from the 9-Lives commercials!
  
  He would be considered an orange or ginger tabby. These orange males are the sweetest and nicest cats on earth! I've never met a mean one, and I've owned 4 of them! Most ginger tabbies are males, but there are a few females out there (males are nicer and friendlier lap-cats anyways, and are what I recommend to all first time cat owners. Females can be very persnickity).
  
  There are many of this sort of cat available at animal shelters nation wide! It is one of the most common looks for a cat!
  
  I hope you find one that suits yoru needs, and never forget, adopting an adult cat can be even more rewarding than a kitten.
QUESTION:
I rented a house for one year, it is infested with fleas because last renters had cats, can I break the lease?
The landlord made mention of the cats when hubby looked at the house. No more was said. We have lived in the house for less that 2 months, two weeks ago I noticed our small house dogs scratching like crazy and discovered fleas. We have bombed, sprayed inside and out 3 times now, taken our dogs to the groomer to be dipped 3 times and need to take them back again tomorrow. We have notified the landlord, which he said he was sorry and then suggested that maybe my dogs brought them in. I told him that my dogs do not go out ( they are paper trained ) My groomer said she would testify to my dog's condition if need be. The question is, can I get out of this lease with my deposit returned? I have taken pictures and videos to document and have captured fleas on scotch tape actualy climbing up the wall and base board as evidence. We live in Ohio, can anybody help, we are tried of getting bit and watching my dogs suffer too.
- ANSWER:
  Send a certified letter to your landlord explaining what the problem is and start putting your rent into an escrow account. Let him know that you are doing this and once the problem is corrected you will then turn over the rent. He may try and take you to court for nonpayment of rent buy you will have your a.s.s. covered by doing the above. Must judges will rule against slumlords and that what your landlord sounds like. Good luck.
QUESTION:
What's wrong with my Cat?? (Pictures)?
I noticed about a month ago he had a bald spot but now I notice he is losing his fur on his tummy, legs, & his sides... I'm really worried! He's only 2yrs old. He also is losing weight. He has always been built thin but healthy and real soft and thick fur. He does eat but I duno he's just losing weight.

I flea'd him just like the rest of my cats because I recently just started letting them outside.. They use to be inside Cats only. My oldest is 4yrs she is fine. The 2 are always around each other. They are like brother n sister! He really don't like my other cat. But they put up with each other.

So should I be worried?? I don't have the money right now to take him to the vet AGAIN. I'm wondering if maybe there is something else I can do until I'm able to take him somewhere? Or if it's something else? Maybe stress?! He is constantly with me lately! Usually he's the first to run outside. I duno..what do you guys think?!
Here he is BEFORE!

http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n200/fl_bradley/All/?action=view&current=NOLAN.jpg

Here he is NOW!!
http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n200/fl_bradley/All/?action=view&current=DSCF1044.jpg

http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n200/fl_bradley/All/?action=view&current=DSCF1040.jpg

http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n200/fl_bradley/All/?action=view&current=DSCF1041.jpg

http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n200/fl_bradley/All/?action=view&current=DSCF1042.jpg
I know he does have Worms..I've wormed him but they wont go away! Also he bleeds a little in his poo. But he's always done that since I got him at the shelter when he was 10wks. He also has green diarrhea..

And also I did take him to the Vet twice.. They said keep an eye on him. And also come back in a month and if it's worse then they'll run some test.
- ANSWER:
  he has developed a flea allergy it just takes one flea having a nibble to irritate your cats skin. This leads to over grooming and plucking fur so he ends up with bald patches. That is why he still has worms because fleas carry the eggs the cat grooms swallows a flea hey presto worms. I have the same problem with one of mine. Treat him for fleas then worms and his fur should grow back. As for his bowels the blood is because of the worms. but the green stools mean his diet does not suit him. Try different foods a week at a time and see how he goes.
  He is a gorgeous cat by the way
QUESTION:
What Breed Is My Cat? (With Pictures)?
Now I know most people are going to say "Most cats don't have a determined breed." But I just want peoples opinion on what my cat LOOKS like he might be.

Here is a little information to go along with the pictures.

His name is Garrett. He is about 4-5 months old. He has a case of fleas that we and his vet are trying our best to get rid of. He is also teething. He is all gray, with what looks like sliver underneath. He has a double layer of hair (I know this because when we use the spray bottle on him for discipline, it doesn't really absorb.) and he has eyes that are anywhere from yellow to a very light shade of copper.

He has a spiteful, to say the least, personality. He tries drinking out of unattended cups on the coffee table. He's launched himself at my leg, only for me to spill my soda on him (resulting with me bathing him in the bath, but I have to be in the bath with him or he freaks out -__-). Hiding around the corner waiting for me to come around so he can pounce me. And repeatedly attacking/biting me for no good reason.

Generally he is a very loving kitty though, despite his little biting parasitic friends he's spread about the house. Like I said earlier, I'd like peoples input on what you think he seems similar to in breed.

http://s894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/GarrettLandry/Garrett/?action=view&current=IM000717.jpg

His Face
http://s894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/GarrettLandry/Garrett/?action=view&current=IM000722.jpg

His fur in the light
http://s894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/GarrettLandry/Garrett/?action=view&current=IM000728.jpg

His chest fur
http://s894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/GarrettLandry/Garrett/?action=view&current=IM000731.jpg

His back
http://s894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/GarrettLandry/Garrett/?action=view&current=IM000732.jpg
I did forget to mention, He IS medium haired.

Also thank you so much for your input, I am leaning more towards what Terri said.
- ANSWER:
  Your kitty looks a lot like a Nebelung. The breed originated in the early to mid eighties and isn't the most widespread, but Garrett certainly looks like a dead ringer. The only difference seems to be his disposition.
  
  You sound like you are going through the first year blues of kittendom. He is only terrorizing you like he would be his Mom if he was still with her. When he gets really out of hand, try "biting" him on the side of his neck by pinching his skin and making him be submissive. When you do this, make a hissing sound at him. A short, "Tsssssst" is very effective. Like dog behavior, the Momma Cat will discipline the kittens like this to make them behave. If that doesn't work pick him up by the scruff of the neck. Once again, Momma Cat does the same thing and you need to establish yourself as the boss.
  
  I hope this helps!
QUESTION:
Is it a flea? Cat and human issues.?
My girlfriend and I were in bed; she saw something black on the bedding. It turned out to be a jumping bug or fly. She'd been complaining of itching, but I hadn't had any problems. SHe was concerned it might be a mite or a flea from our roommate's cat; I thought she was overreacting. Looking at pictures of fleas, I didn't think they correspoded to what we saw under our covers. Anybody with experience who can let me know what a flea insestation in cats is like, and what happens to humans around the cats?
Especially bite marks, itchig, etc. I'm sure it's not, I just need to reassure her... I suppose I could be wrong.
- ANSWER:
  You would know if there was an infestation going on as you would be getting bit quite a bit. Fleas will usually go for the feet, legs and ankles first(but not exclusively, they're not picky). You'll find small red bumps that itch so bad they about drive you mad. To find out if you have fleas in any room, plug a night light into an outlet and put a good size bowl of water with a few drops of dish soap in it underneath the night light.
  The light will attract the fleas and as they jump towards it they'll fall into the bowl. The dish soap destroys the surface tension of the water which means that the fleas won't be able to float and maybe get out. They'll just sink to the bottom. This won't work to fight the infestation however, it's only to find out if you got them.
  As for the cat, the cat would be scratching quite a bit from the bites. When you spread her fur apart with your fingers you may see fleas running and you will find little black specks of dirt(sort of like coffee grounds) in places. That's flea poop; and where there's poop............
  Good luck with that.
  
  PS: I had an indoor cat for 17 yrs and it NEVER had fleas. It can happen, doesn't have to though.

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Prevent Fleas

Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at 1:46 pm

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Dog Itchy and How to Prevent it

Author: simon

Heart worm, fleas and other parasitesHeart worm, fleas and other parasites in dogs need to be eliminated by following appropriate medications in them. Many products have come up in the commercial fields to protect the dogs from heart worms, fleas and other parasites like hook worms, whip worms, round worms, lice, ticks etc. http://tinyurl.com/2huef8

Among the heart worm, fleas and other parasites, the fleas produce the hyper sensitive reactions in the affected animals. Hence, the animals infested with fleas start severely scratching of body. Many times, the scratching is so severe and the skin becomes more hyperemic and dermatitis occurs in the affected areas. http://tinyurl.com/2huef8

Animal will not lie down or sleep comfortably due to the constant bites by the fleas. Hence, animal looks as if affected by some severe skin disease. If the animal is not properly attended for this tick bite problem, there will be often secondary bacterial invasions in these sites and there may even be a bad smell emanating from the skin areas.

Close observation of the dog is highly essential to rule out the occurrence of fleas disturbing the animal to a greater extent. Similarly, the skin of the animal needs to be tested for the presence of ticks, lice etc. For this, the hair materials need to be separated and the close observation with patience is required for the proper diagnosis. http://tinyurl.com/2huef8

In many incidences, if anemia is present, the blood protozoa need to be ruled out in addition to the hookworm problems. The clinical problems like anemia, loose motion, pot belly etc. might be recognized by the dog owners themselves and however, the dog needs to undergo the routine health related examination involving fecal examination, hematological examination and blood smear examination.

Many commercial products have come up in the market, which are useful to deal with all these conditions by single dose. Drugs like ivermectin are highly useful and are available in both injection and oral form in addition to the solution form that can be applied on the skin. These drugs in dogs can lead to the prophylaxis of these conditions also. http://tinyurl.com/2huef8

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simon is veterinary, you want to know the secret of how to take good care of your dog visit http://arthritisdog.blogspot.com

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
How do you prevent fleas from biting humans?
How do you prevent fleas from biting humans?
Also what is the best natural way to get the problem out of your house?
- ANSWER:
  Use borax put it all over your carpet walk it in for a day and then vacuum.it should kill all the fleas.
  
  http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/20_Mule_Team_Borax_p/d1002.htm
QUESTION:
How to prevent fleas on my dog during California trip?
I am visiting California in the middle of December with my dog and I was wondering what's best way to prevent fleas or ticks on our trip? We live in Vegas, so there isn't much of a flea problem here at all (too dry!)
Since I'll be there for less the a week, can I just use the flea shampoo?
- ANSWER:
  You may want to treat her with Advantage or Front Line a few days before you leave. This will keep the dog free of fleas and ticks for at least one month.
QUESTION:
How do I prevent fleas from biting me?
How do I prevent fleas from biting me?
I am allergic to flea bites and fleas are oddly drawn to me. I have treated my animals and extermination attempts around the house are ongoing but I keep on getting bitten everywhere.
- ANSWER:
  bug bomb your house
  they sell bug bombs at walmart
QUESTION:
How often should i give my dogs flea baths in order to prevent fleas?
I'm wondering how often i should give my dogs a flea bath to prevent them from getting fleas. I know there are some strong chemicals in the flea shampoos so it can't be too often but i'm wondering if once a month is ok? Your help will be greatly appreciated
- ANSWER:
  regular sog shampoo kills fleas. Your best bet is to treat your yard and use a flea/tick prevent like Interceptor, frontline or advantage. The idea is to prevent the fleas from getting in your house. Fleas wont stay on your dog, they will get into its bedding, your furniture, and carpet. 1 flea can lay 600 eggs, in 7-10 days the eggs hatch and in 7-10 days the 600 fleas will lay up to 600 eggs each.
QUESTION:
Is it okay to give dogs garlic or garlic powder to prevent fleas and ticks?
I read on a website to kill fleas on ticks add garlic or garlic powder to your dog's food. I wanna make sure that it is okay before I actually try that. My dog is only 9 months old and I do not want to harm him. But we have a lot of fleas and now ticks in my apartment complex and I just want to prevent these from getting worse.
- ANSWER:
  there are two different schools of thought on this subject. there are people that are going to tell you that garlic is poison and is as potentially dangerous as onion for a dog. Then there are people that are going to tell you that garlic is harmless and nutritious as long as it is used as an additive to a healthy diet and not as a staple.
  I am one of the latter group. I have been making dog biscuits for years and have always added garlic to my batters with no ill effects reported from hundreds of people whos dogs have eaten them.
  But my advise is simple. Just give your vet a call and ask that he call you back when he is done with patients today. When he does ask him/her. They wont mind... I promise. Go with what he tells you as he is your dogs Dr. It would be nice though if after you do you update your question and let us all know what advice he gave you on this subject.
  Look forward to your update:
  ~Tyed~
  I am in agreement with some of the others BTW as far as flea prevention. I was just commenting on the safety of garlic in general. As far as fleas treatment goes... your Vet can give you a Capstar to kill all of the fleas currently on your dog and then Frontline is a fabulous product at helping in the control of the Fleas. PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY OF THE PETSTORE BRANDS OF SPOT ON FLEA CONTROL ON YOU DOG AS IT CAN DO SERIOUS DAMAGE!
  This can also be confirmed with your vet.

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Advocate Flea Treatment For Cats

Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at 1:01 pm

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Dog Mange Natural Home Treatment

Author: Deborah Gewock

Mange in dogs is very contagious. If you have a healthy pet that has been around an infected animal, there is a very good chance that he will contract the disease. Mange generally occurs in unclean and unhealthy dogs, so if your pet has been in contact with one that is afflicted, it is very crucial that you act immediately to prevent the spreading of the disease. A healthy dog is one with a strong immune system and that will make it easier to fight off the parasites.

One of the signs of mange is excessive scratching and this is what causes sores on the skin. Mites burrow under the dogs skin and will cause the dog to lose hair in that area. The skin will become dry, crusty, thick and wrinkled. Mites reproduce and when this happens, there will be a pungent odor coming from the affected area. In addition, your pet will probably develop blisters and bleeding.

It is always best and safest to treat your dog naturally when possible. If your pet has a severe case of mange, you will probably need the help of your veterinarian for treatment. That being said; do not let it get to that point.

If you suspect that your dog has mange, give a boost to his immune system with herbal supplements. Astragalus, Echinacea and Arabinogalactans can sometimes be helpful. Give these supplements to your dog orally. It is also very helpful to treat the infected area with aloe vera, tea tree oil and vitamin E. Make sure the product you are selecting is for topical use and beware of un-diluted oils as they can be toxic to your dog.

As soon as you realize your dog could have mange, take extra precautions to make sure he is kept clean. By bathing him often and keeping his kennel and bedding clean, you will be helping in slowing down the spread of the parasites.
If you love your dog the way I love mine, you will not want him to suffer with those miserable mites any longer than he has to.

I have not always made the right decisions in regards to treating my dogs' ailments, but I am educating myself so that he will have a healthy life. Even veterinarians are starting to recommend natural home remedies and treatments because they know most commercial drugs have too many dangers and long-term side effects.

Are you making the right treatment decisions for the safety of your dog or cat?

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Are you making the right treatment decisions for the safety of your cat or dog? I have not always made the best choices in the treatment of my dog's ailments, but I am changing all of that. From now on, it is natural home remedies whenever possible. Consider doing the same by visiting Home Remedies for Cats and Dogs at http://mypawsnclaws.info.
Enjoy your dog or cat and treat them well. They can have a happy and healthy life with your help.

Deborah is an advocate for dog and cat health care and training and enjoys sharing resources that will provide the information needed to give your pet the best life possible. In doing so, she has created relationships with certain experts and in recommending their products may receive compensation for doing so.

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QUESTION:
advocate for kittens/cats, the worming and flea treatment, help?
So I put it on the back of my cats neck about 15 minutes ago (kitten, 4 months), like your supposed to. But then the syrum went down her neck abit to the back of her ear (she still can't lick it though). Then she rubbed herself on the carpet, so the syrum was also on the carpet, which got spread on her fur. Now she's hesitating everytime she tries licking herself. What should I do? Is it dangerous?
- ANSWER:
  Program and Capstar flea treatments used together seems to be a good one.
  http://entirelypets.com (best prices right now) We just started using and within 2 hrs I can to clean my sheets because there were dead fleas everywhere. They will itch like mad for about an hour just to be warned. Also for real young kittens and pregnant cats "Flea Treats" www.fleatreat.com work pretty well during the off season. All it is is B vitamins and brewers yeast. It's real cheap and makes their fur real soft.
QUESTION:
Any ideas on how to get a cat from over grooming himself?
If you have dealt with this did you find any way of getting your cat to stop?

My cat keeps licking a biting his fur until he makes himself bleed.

He started around april time this year and has progressively got worse, At first i thought he may have caught something like mange from one of the neighbors cats so had him tested, it was negative and he doesn't have fleas or ticks as i flea him every month.
I've been giving him a hypoallergenic cat food for the past 3 months and it hasn't made him improve at all.
The past month he has started to scratch his neck to the point of bleeding so tried him on advocate flea drops, which seem to help for a couple of weeks before he starts to scratch his neck until he bleeds Again.

So just to make it clear the licking and biting excessively has been going on since april and the scratching has been going on for nearly two months.
I told someone at work about my cat and they suggested i change his flea treatment so i did and that's when the scratching began a couple of weeks latter, so then i stopped using the tablets recommended and started to use advocate flea drops but it only works for two weeks. Though in the instructions it does say for the size of cat i have i will need 1-2 tubes on him.

Anyway its the liking and biting that is getting me frustrated right now. I've been putting a collar around his neck to stop him doing it on a night and in the day if i'm at home with him, i don't like leaving the house with it on him as he tries to jump up onto things and it hinders his depth perception, i've also been putting cream on the sore areas on a night. the vets just keep giving him steroid injections which wear off sooner and sooner each time.

I defiantly think the licking and biting is out of boredom and habit as he hasn't been outside for nearly two weeks because we've had deep snow and he has progressively been doing it more and more each day. I've let him out today and he's been much calmer since hes come back inside.

Thanks for any advice you can give.
If you have or had this problem i would be very grateful for your advice.
tmclone: thanks for responding, Its not like he wants to be outside all the while but when he doesn't get his own way he does start to lick excessively. He doesn't go outside on a night which he doesn't mind at all as this has been the case since he was a kitten. And when i'm at work he doesn't go out until i get back so now the dark night are hear hes not going out much, but this behaviour has been going on though the spring and summer months when he is allowed out as much as he wants (when i'm back from work that is).
FerretJupiter9: thank you for the "advise".
i've already been taking him to the vet which is were "they keep giving him steroid injections and he has had a skin scrape" come in which you have/haven't just read if you had bothered to read what i've written.
MARK: Yes the cream i'm using is to stop irritation, inflammation and sooth the skin, i've also tried feliway diffusers that had no effect but was very costly. At the moment i'm giving him sereen-um drops and waiting to see if they have any effect.
- ANSWER:
  What is in the hypoallergenic cat food? I am often very suspicious of veterinary prescription diets. If it contains any corn (maize), wheat or soy, I would ditch the stuff.
  
  You could also try a homemade raw diet for him. You could even make one for him using a novel protein source if you really do believe it is a food allergy. If this interests you, ask more questions.
  
  The only other thing I have to add is that you should give the cat a trial on an Omega-3 fatty acid supplement. You can buy these supplement both where human dietary supplements are sold and in many pet stores. You want a cold water fish (like cod or salmon) oil based one, not flax or something else.
  Try a the contents of a 500 mg capsule (or the equivalent) in his food each day. If it is going to work, it won't be overnight. Give it a month.
QUESTION:
Help! My cat has problems with his ears, they are red, bloody and he won't stop scratching them!?
I have a 14 month old Male Moggy called Nemo who has been having some problems with his ears over the last 6 months.

Nemo has been in and out of two different Vets in the town that I live, although no-one can seem to tell me what is wrong with him.

His problems with his ears started about 6 months ago when I noticed small, black, wax like things in his ears, his ears were also very red and sore looking with some scabs. I thought it was ear mites and took him to the vet straight away, although our vet ruled out ear mites as he is protected from these by his flea treatment (Advocate) they gave him an antibiotic and a steroid injection and a plastic collar to prevent him from scratching his ears further.

About two weeks after this his ears were fine and I took the Collar/Cone off of him. A few days later his ears were red, bloody and sore again and I took him back to the vet. The vet, again, gave him an antibiotic and a steroid injection and the plastic collar was back on him. Two weeks after this, his ears had cleared up and I removed the collar and after a few days he was scratching his ears and they ended up red, sore and bloody again.

This has now gone for the last four months, with visits to the vet every 2-3 weeks, although the Vet treats his ears, as soon as the plastic collar comes off he is scratching and his ears are sore and red again. I have since taken him to a different vet for a 2nd opinion and they don't know what is causing this either. It was suggested by a friend of mine that changing his food may help. I have since changed Nemo's food and he is now on Arden Grange dry food, White fish and potato for sensitive skin. He has been on this for 10 days and it doesn't seem to have helped.

Any ideas? I don't know what else to do, he is constantly in and out of the vets, who don't know what's wrong with him and I'm doing everything I can but nothing seems to be working.

Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  Has the vet actually tested his ear excretions? I suppose it could be a yeast infection that was cleared up by the steroids each time, but then rebounds once the steroid wears off. The antibiotics might even make the yeast thrive more in the long run. A different fungus could also be the cause.
  
  Some cats are sensitive to fish. You may need to change to a completely different type of protein, like lamb. This is one instance where you may want to pick up some food at the vet's office - they'll have one specifically for allergies. The cat doesn't have to be on the food forever, but you do need to get the allergy calmed down (if it is, in fact, an allergy). Then you can try new foods to see what works and what doesn't.
QUESTION:
Can the vet give me prescription flee treatment without seeing the cat?
My nan has a cat who is over 18 years old, she has only ever been to the vet once when she was spayed. Ive been using the over the counter frontline spot-on on the cat every 4 weeks for as long as I can remember.

When I was brushing the cat a few weeks ago I noticed live fleas were coming off with the brush, to cut a long story short the cat has had 3 frontlines on in the last month, which have had no effect.

If I speak to a vet will they be able to give me some prescription spot-on without seeing the cat? If we have to take her to the vet she'll get so stressed, not to mention all the things the vet will find ''wrong'' with her.

I use advocate on my cat and ive never seen 1 flea on him.

Anyway if all else fails i'll get more advocate for my cat and give it to my nan.
Okay no more frontline.

Also please only answer in the UK The USA answers are useless to me!

Oh and no lectures on taking the cat to the vet regularly, shes over 18 and only been once in her life, and not even for an illness!
- ANSWER:
  I don't think you need a prescription, at least not here in the States. Just get some Advocate from your vet, you don't even have to say which cat it's for.
  
  I am concerned that the cat has had three doses of Frontline in a month. Frontline is only supposed to be used once a month, so it's very fortunate that the cat hasn't been poisoned. I would definitely hold off for three weeks after the last dose of Frontline before putting anything else on her.
  
  Giving the house a good vacuuming, even under furniture, and then throwing the bag away immediately would be a good idea. The fleas may not live for very long after they bite a cat treated with Frontline, but if there are fleas in the rugs you will still find them on the cat.
  
  Good luck!
QUESTION:
can a vet in the UK refuse to give a...?
Prescription?

If they are required to give a prescription when asked are they allowed to charge you for it?

I tried to look it up yesterday on the internet and came across something that said... At this time it is illegal for them to charged for a prescription, the problem is i'm not sure when the article was written. It could have been a few years ago and things may have changed since.

So if you live in the uk can you give me some advise.

My cats been given stronghold flea drops for a possible flea allergy (hes been suffering since april with constant biting and scratching and licking, causing scabby bald patches). The last treatment does seem to have helped a little, though i don't know if it's these flea drops or the fact that the pollen count has dropped so it could be a seasonal thing, the biting and scratching haven't stopped completely but he is leaving the areas alone where he was concentrating on most and he's allot more content and sleeping again. The reason i think it could be pollen is because ever since he was a kitten (he's 2 now) he has always gone outside and rubbed his head on the concrete scraping his head and ears causing the hair to thin and sometimes bleed, he does this in the hot sunny weather. This years he has been particularly bad, still doing the head rubbing but also the biting, scratching and licking. The pollen count has been very high this years plus it has been very windy on some days. I've taken him to the vet about five times since april and they have given steroid injections, checked his ears, i asked for a Skin scrape because the other alternative was to give him advocate flea drops and see how he was after 3 months.

Basically i wont know for certain if it is the stronghold flea drops that have helped or if it is connected to the weather until next year. So i want to keep giving him the flea drops for the foreseeable future. Hopefully he will carry on getting better and i can see how he is next year during the spring and summer months. I changed my vet for various reasons one being money but they did think he could have a pollen allergy which the new vet sort of dismissed saying it's very rare for cats to have pollen allergies, this got my back up a little as i thought well rare doesn't mean it doesn't happen it just means it isn't common, i also thought well hes my cat and i'm trying to tell you what the other vets were thinking and as hes my cat i know his behaviour and know when i see changes in him and i know i see discomfort in him when its hot and sunny especially when hes scrapping fur of the back of his ears.
Anyway....

The shopping sites that i have seen that sell it say a prescription if required from my vet so i want to know how people get on asking there vet.
I paid just over £22 for 3 pipettes and on one site (a reputable site) they were selling 6 pipettes for £19 though they were asking for a prescription.

Can you please tell me how you get on as if they try to say no or try to charge me i want to be prepared and know what to say.

Thank you.
- ANSWER:
  It is NOT illegal for them to refuse a prescription, but I don't know if it is illegal for them to charge for one.

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Natural Techniques Of Flea Control - What You Need To Learn

Author: Paul Kramer

One of the most irritating things about owning a pet is that you need to have a good form of flea control. Fleas will make the pet very uncomfortable and the fleas can also bite people as well as the pet. There is many different ways to get rid of the fleas and the annoyance that happens to the pet when they get the fleas.

It is very important to adapt to the natural ways of flea control and removing the annoyance that they bring to both the pet and the home. There is a range of different chemical based methods of flea control however some of these chemicals can be harmful both for you and for the pet.

Prior to adopting a regime for killing off the fleas on the pet and in the home it is very important to get the basic information on fleas. It is very important to remember that the weather does not affect the fleas in any way. The fleas do not become less of a problem in the winter in fact they tend to survive just as well in the cold weather. It is actually possible for fleas to even survive in a deep freeze as well.

There is some natural ways to control the flea levels and they include controlling the environment and bathing to name a few. There is a strong believe that garlic can control the flea levels however this is not the case and in actual fact adding garlic to the food for your pet can actually be harmful to the pet. The garlic can damage the digestive system of the pet whilst still having no impact on the fleas. It is possible to control the flea levels by not allowing your pet to go outside however this may not be a very practical option. The more the pet is outside the great the changes of them attracting fleas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
I need a natural remedies for fleas my cat is allergic to the stuff in most flea medications?
- ANSWER:
  Definately use cedar chips and apple cider vinegar is supposed to be good, too, because fleas can't stand the odor.
QUESTION:
Natural worm/flea remedies for cats?
Hi everyone, I've been reading up about the chemical commercial flea/worm treatments on the market for pets and found out they can have serious side effects. Can anyone suggest some good natural remedies to help get rid of fleas and worms?

Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  Most of the reading you have been doing involve the over the counter products generally manufactured by Hartz. These can have serious health issues for cats - they contain dangerous ingredients. The products from your vet are much safer (and actually work). Don't equate "natural" with "safe" as many all-natural ingredients that are fine to use on dogs are lethal to cats. An example is pyrethrin - and all-natural extract of the a chrysanthemum flower. Fine for dogs, but can cause seizures and death in cats. Tea tree oil is another example - it's lethal to cats yet is a great flea repellent for dogs.
  
  Many of the "all natural" web sites that are selling their products don't give you information about the safety of the product (other than their good word) or any information about it's safety (again, other than their good word). many of them make these incredible claims that can't be backed up with any kinds of scientific studies. I read about one that was on Yahoo Answers a couple of weeks ago that made startling claims about their product, and said horrible things about what chemicals can do to our pets. Eventually I got to the page that listed the ingredients (not easy to do) and one of the main ingredients was tea tree oil, which as I said is *not* for use on cats.
  
  The products that your vet sells are very safe, and this is backed up by studies and real data, not the desire to make a buck. Fleas and worms can have serious side effects for our pets, and need to be dealt with in a safe and effective manner - and that means safe products from the vet.
QUESTION:
Does anyone know of a natural flea remedy for cats and my carpet?
Hi, I have searched and am now totally overwhelmed and confused. Has anyone heard/know of a natural remedy or control for fleas on my cats, and now in my carpet? Oh yeah I am not rich.
- ANSWER:
  Yes! There is an ingredient that is called diatomaceous earth which is used in some natural insecticides.
  
  It works by cutting the shells/skins of the insect. I have used it on carpet, hardwood floors and just about everywhere. It works. It's not immediate, but it works. Plus, when you vacuum, it gets the one in the bad too. Its available at several places on-line, as well as your local garden center I'm sure. Buy local and support your economy if you can.
QUESTION:
Natural Flea remedies for soft furniture and carpets. ?
I have a cat who unfortunately sometimes brings in the fleas who then makes a meal out of me!

Is there any natural remedies that I can use as I prefer not to use chemicals. Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  u need repellent. hoover constantly
QUESTION:
NATURAL flea remedies for cats?
Can anyone give me a nice natural flea remedy for my moggies?
Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  There are no "natural" remedies which are effective in ridding a cat or a house of fleas.
  
  Before insecticides were created, anyone who lived with or worked around animals simply had to put up with the fleas.
  
  Here's how I tell people to deal with fleas -
  
  First get Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution from the vet to treat the cats. These products are intended to be used once a month to keep fleas off the cat.
  
  First get Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution from the vet to treat the cats. These products are intended to be used once a month to keep fleas off the cat.
  
  Then, if you need to treat the house - which is often the case - use a product which not only kills adult fleas but also prevents eggs from hatching.
  
  When we have bad flea years (haven't had one in along time - knock on wood we use Raid products for the house.
  
  They make a fogger called Raid ® : Flea Killer Plus Fogger
  
  http://www.killsbugsdead.com/fop_fkpf.asp
  
  They also make an area spray called Raid ® : Flea Killer Plus Carpet & Room Spray
  
  http://www.killsbugsdead.com/fop_fk_pc_rs.asp
  
  We have had very good results with those products.
  
  Remember, you want a product that not only kills adult fleas but also prevents eggs from hatching. If you use something that does not prevent the eggs from hatching, when they hatch you are back where you started.
  
  There is a product, Capstar, which is a pill you give the cat. It kills all of the fleas on the cat within about 5 hours.
  
  http://www.capstar.novartis.us/
  
  It does not provide long lasting protection - it merely kills all the fleas on the cat.
  
  You can use it to kill all the fleas on the cat and then treat the cat with Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution, and then treat the cat.
  
  Ask your vet about Capstar and using it in combination with other products.
  
  Capstar is available only by prescription.
  
  We have used it to kill all the fleas on feral cats who we could not handle to apply something else. We transfer them to another cage or carrier, move them out of the room, fog the room, give them the Capstar in food, and then put them back in the main cage.
  
  Capstar is like magic - it really will kill all of the fleas on a cat very quickly and it is safe enough that you could use it every day, if need be - though that would be an expensive way to control fleas, day to day.
  
  Indoor cats can get fleas that people carry in on their clothes. If you think that might be happening, get an insecticide you can spray on the yard to kill fleas.
  
  You will probably need to get a sprayer. The ones that attach to the end of a hose might be the type you could use.
  
  Ask the people at a garden store, Lowes, or Home Depot, or similar store for help picking an insecticide and a sprayer.
  Then, if you need to treat the house - which is often the case - use a product which not only kills adult fleas but also prevents eggs from hatching.
  
  When we have bad flea years (haven't had one in along time - knock on wood we use Raid products for the house.
  
  They make a fogger called Raid ® : Flea Killer Plus Fogger
  
  http://www.killsbugsdead.com/fop_fkpf.asp
  
  They also make an area spray called Raid ® : Flea Killer Plus Carpet & Room Spray
  
  http://www.killsbugsdead.com/fop_fk_pc_rs.asp
  
  We have had very good results with those products.
  
  Remember, you want a product that not only kills adult fleas but also prevents eggs from hatching. If you use something that does not prevent the eggs from hatching, when they hatch you are back where you started.
  
  There is a product, Capstar, which is a pill you give the cat. It kills all of the fleas on the cat within about 5 hours.
  
  http://www.capstar.novartis.us/
  
  It does not provide long lasting protection - it merely kills all the fleas on the cat.
  
  You can use it to kill all the fleas on the cat and then treat the cat with Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution, and then treat the cat.
  
  Ask your vet about Capstar and using it in combination with other products.
  
  Capstar is available only by prescription.
  
  We have used it to kill all the fleas on feral cats who we could not handle to apply something else. We transfer them to another cage or carrier, move them out of the room, fog the room, give them the Capstar in food, and then put them back in the main cage.
  
  Capstar is like magic - it really will kill all of the fleas on a cat very quickly and it is safe enough that you could use it every day, if need be - though that would be an expensive way to control fleas, day to day.
  
  Indoor cats can get fleas that people carry in on their clothes. If you think that might be happening, get an insecticide you can spray on the yard to kill fleas.
  
  You will probably need to get a sprayer. The ones that attach to the end of a hose might be the type you could use.
  
  Ask the people at a garden store, Lowes, or Home Depot, or similar store for help picking an insecticide and a sprayer.

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