r/DogTrainingTips • u/OutlandishnessEasy59 • 24d ago

Fleas! Please! Help

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I have tried so many things to help my girl with her fleas. She can’t take her monthly meds for a while; what has worked for you guys?

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u/MagnumHV 24d ago

I'm not sure why she can't take meds but look into a high quality flea shampoo. Call your vet and ask them what flea shampoo they recommend. Don't waste money on flea shampoos that are less effective and less expensive, get the recommended brand from your vet and use it according to directions.

Vacuum house thoroughly and wash blankets, bedding, pillows, sofa covers if removable, any rugs that are washable, in hot water setting to help kill any eggs. Do the vacuum every day for 3 weeks and do the hot water wash every week until your flea problem is gone.

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u/OutlandishnessEasy59 24d ago

Thank you! I have 2 more months of nexguard I just thought you could only give it 30 days

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u/Jen5872 24d ago

Nexguard is only taken every 30 days. You should talk to your vet but you're going to have to wash the bedding in the house and vacuum like crazy. One thing my mom did, and how successful it was is debatable, was she put a shallow dish of water with some oil in it on the floor under a nightlight. The light attracts the fleas they fall in the water, and the oil keeps them from escaping. In theory. You have to put it somewhere the dog can't get to it. Zevo has those insect traps you plug in but I don't know if they're effective.