http://www.howtogetridofit.com/how-to-get-rid-of-dog-fleas/ Home Remedies and Tips to Solve Common Problems Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:47:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.howtogetridofit.com/how-to-get-rid-of-dog-fleas/#comment-3143 cheryl Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:57:08 +0000 http://www.howtogetridofit.com/?p=521#comment-3143 You can take the dog to the vet's office for a professional flea dip, but you'll probably also need to put an exterminating fog or bomb in your home while you're out and treat any carpeting and upholstery with Borax Mule Team powder to ensure that the fleas all die... Once bathed, you should apply a topical flea and tick preventative, but make sure that you read the instructions properly and, again, ask your veterinarian... Some topical products can be applied hours after bathing, and some require waiting 2 or 3 days after bathing to be effective and prevent the dog from suffering any adverse effects... Combing your dog regularly, and flicking the fleas into a cup filled with some rubbing alcohol will kill the nasty critters... Good luck getting rid of your dog's unwanted tenants. You can take the dog to the vet’s office for a professional flea dip, but you’ll probably also need to put an exterminating fog or bomb in your home while you’re out and treat any carpeting and upholstery with Borax Mule Team powder to ensure that the fleas all die… Once bathed, you should apply a topical flea and tick preventative, but make sure that you read the instructions properly and, again, ask your veterinarian… Some topical products can be applied hours after bathing, and some require waiting 2 or 3 days after bathing to be effective and prevent the dog from suffering any adverse effects… Combing your dog regularly, and flicking the fleas into a cup filled with some rubbing alcohol will kill the nasty critters… Good luck getting rid of your dog’s unwanted tenants.

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