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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>Have I ever told you that I hate
fleas? They are right up there with the Ra-Tailaban
members.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>I have a few things that I use
to combat the critters. I am in an area that Frontline just was not
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>doing it's job. I hadn't had fleas
in years until Tula came in.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>For fosters that come in with fleas they
immediately go in the tub. I usually use Sadee Maye's Medicated Mane
and Tail Shampoo which I found kills fleas...woohooo what a plus. The
other thing that kills fleas immediately is the Dawn (blue) dish liquid. I
let the water stand in the tub with a squirt of Dawn in it just in case some
jump quickly. Dawn penetrates the shells of fleas to destroy them.
For those of you that have the Rapid Bath are you aware that if you
save the little shampoo container you can refill it with your shampoo using a
large syringe (no needle)? What a money saver and works perfectly.
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>The gang gets a dried kelp + garlic
powder mix sprinkled on their food every night which really has done
amazing at keeping the bugs off, even skeeters! The Willow's Flea
Concoction, as I call it takes about 3 weeks to kick in but has been a doG send
for Sadee Maye whose allergies worsen after getting a spot on treatment.
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>As for the house if you get fleas all I
can say is vacuum daily, even the furniture and the base boards! I use a
steam system to clean so everything gets steamed down including the
curtains. I will also use just about a cap full of Ammonia in the wash
that cannot be bleached. (Ammonia is safe for colors.) The yard gets
a Ammonia, Dawn blue and water mix that I spray on and leave for a couple
of hours. I then use the sprinklers to soak it in so the gang will be
safe. I have never had any of my plants die from it. For those that
use wood chips in your yard add a little cedar bark is great for keeping pests
away! I have a cedar tree planted in my yard hoping fleas will stay
away.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>If you must bomb your house don't waste
your money on the stuff at Wal Mart. Either go to a feed store or get them
at the vet. I learned this years ago and haven't changed my
opinion. Be sure to take the cushions off the couch and set mattresses up
so it penetrates well. If you have items you absolutely cannot wash
then you can put them in a black trash bag and seal it up for 30 days to kill
the eggs that hatch. </FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>I
only had one big flea problem years ago and learned some really important
lessons from a very good, experienced vet. Of course he laughed at me when
I bought a bomb for each room and two for under the house. I was making
da*n sure the fleas were going to DIE!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>Droolz,</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>Karen and The Dog House
Gang</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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