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Flea Bites
Asked by S.D. from Tampa
on April 1, 2012
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Does anyone know of anything I can put on my kids (& us adults) to make them less appealling to fleas. I haven't seen many fleas lately (like 1 in the past week) & th...
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- A couple of things to think about with fleas and vacuuming.... Every time you vacuum, empty the canister or toss the bag... the flea eggs can hatch inside the vacuu...
- I've heard fleas don't like eucalyptus oil. Since you don't have pets in the house, I think you are unlikely to get an infestation. I've been through that - it's terri...
- Do you have pets in the house? Usually fleas overwhelmingly prefer dogs and cats over humans - I've known of people getting flea bites but only because the house was ...
Bites
Asked by C.S. from Chattanooga
on September 24, 2008
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I have a four year old daughter that has been getting bites all over her lower parts of her legs and on one side of her stomach. At first I thought it was mosquitos bu...
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- flea bites are usually just small red dots on the skin. As a kid, we chronically had fleas and my dad is an exterminator! Our was indoor/outdoor and was always bringin...
- You mentioned the cat -- it could be that if the cat had any fleas on her they jumped off and their eggs are only now just hatching in your home.... two weeks later. ...
- If she plays outside, they could very well be chigger bites. Chiggers are very tiny little red bugs that hang out in the grass. I don't think you can get rid of them,...
Bug Bites...
Asked by L.D. from Spartanburg
on June 1, 2011
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My ds attracts every bug known to man...mosquitoes, ants, chiggers, etc. I would like to know what you moms put on your kids to prevent these "attacks" and what do you...
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- How old is he? My son is 8 and we plan on trying those clip on repellents this year.
- My DS gets horrible reactions to mosquito bites. We've had some pretty good success with natural bug repellent bracelets. I couldn't find the ones we used (made usi...
- Well, my son gets bitten often as well ... we put roll on deoderant on the bites ... it calms the itching in our house ... I get it at the dollar store.
Natural Flea Solution for Dogs
Asked by A.D. from San Francisco
on December 21, 2010
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Hello mamas! We got an early Christmas present for the family - a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She's 10 months old and very sweet! But her skin seems itchy and sh...
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- If you just got her there is a pretty good chance she could have fleas. If you don't want to treat her unless she really has fleas I would get her checked out by a vet...
- Hi, This article and website might be helpful to you: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/11/30/harmful-chemicals-in-flea-collars-and-s...
- There is nothing natural that actually works against fleas, My sheltie was on Comfortis with no side effects and it worked the best. It works the best. You should be ...
Baby Safe Flea Spray?
Asked by B.E. from Jacksonville
on May 31, 2011
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We are having serious issues with fleas this summer. Our dog is an outside dog. We have (repeatedly) treated our yard and our dog (frontline), but we are still finding...
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- The groomers at Petsmart infested my precious boy with fleas, we had spent hundreds treating the yard and house and could not get it under control until I gave him the...
- I give my dogs Garlic powder on their food (blood sucking bugs DO NOT like garlic, if humans eat a lot of garlic, the mosquitoes will also stay away), and when it is a...
- what about essential oils on your dog? Inside you put down borax, leave overnight and then vacuum up
Need Help with a Kid Friendly Flea Treatment
Asked by L.K. from Columbus
on July 11, 2008
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Here is my dilema. My Dad and his gf went on vacation and I am watching her cat. I saw fleas crawling on the cat and I am wondering how I can keep from getting infeste...
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- Looks like you've received lots of responses for your animals...how about your house? (Or your dad's girlfriend's house, or anyone else out there with this problem.) ...
- Brewer's yeast works great. I have three boxers and a long haired cat, and I don't use chemical flea treatments; I use brewer's yeast both topically and in the dog's f...
- Spraying your child and the other animals with Skin So Soft bath oil will keep the fleas from getting on them and biting. It is safe. You really do need to bath the ...
Natural/safe Flea Remedies, Dog Breed Recommendations
Asked by T.J. from Seattle
on March 25, 2008
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What can we use on our cat and carpets that is also safe for our children? We have a three year old and a 3 month old who will be on the floor a lot soon!
And does...
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- Hi TJ, I see you have lots of advice on this, but there is a website I discovered for looking at breeds of dogs. I just type in best breed of dog for children and up ...
- Hello T J, I read through a few of the responses before mine, and I only found one that recommended the same product that we use. It is called REVOLUTION, and you c...
- Well, I've had miniature schnauzers for many years, and they are the absolute best small dog I've ever met, and I've met quite a few. The females are protective and mo...
Mosquito Bites Now in Boston Area?
Asked by C.B. from Boston
on December 31, 2010
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My 10 year old has ultra sensitive skin. For the last few weeks, she has come to me maybe 4 times now with itchy spots that look suspiciously like a mosquito bite: a ...
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- Not thinking it's mosquitos. Sorry. Could it be just extra sensitive dry skin? This happens to my daughter each winter. A very gentle, good quality moisturizer hel...
- Bed bugs? Fleas or ticks? My best guess. Don't think you have any mosquitoes left in MA now.
- I can't speak to all the possibilities - BUT - I live in the Boston area and the last few years have been flabbergasted to find live flying mosquitoes in my house in J...
Help! Fleas!!!!
Asked by C.S. from Kansas City
on October 13, 2008
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My 17mo. daughter went for a sleep over at my mother in laws house on fri eve & came home covered with flea bites! I am concerned about the bites because there are so ...
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- Oh, it's not always the four-legged animals that bring in the fleas! We have been working a month now to get rid of fleas in our house, and our cats are indoors, never...
- HOnestly, You might want to have your hubby talk to her first. If that does no good, then tell her until she can gt it controlled and taken care of, your child will n...
- You should be concerned and they should be concerned too. Take her to the doctor just to put your own mind at ease and to find a treatment for the bites. Yes, they a...
Indoor Cat with Fleas... Suggestions on Defleaing Her and House
Asked by M.M. from Portland
on July 3, 2008
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Some Siamese/pursian kittens were born at my daughers house. I got the runt female kitten. She has been only indoor cat. Somehow she got fleas. I keep using comb a...
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- If the kitten is very young, be careful about treating her with chemicals...check with a vet first. We took in a 5 or 6 week old stray kitten once and he had fleas co...
- We have had the same problem in the past. I've found that Frontline usually works wonders. Put it on the animals and within a couple of days all of the fleas are gone-...
- Definitely keep treating your cat and consistently treat her, regardless of whether or not she is an indoor cat. You can actually bring in one or two fleas from the o...
