BMAK Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 My two dogs are allergic to flea bites, we are lucky enough not to have any till now and have never had a problem unless from outings. But i was smart enough to take one of my dogs to the property which is just flea prone, and forgot to bring the capstar so he came home with fleas eek my nightmare. So now after him having fleas on him from sunday, i got the flea comb out and killed many as possible that day and the next. I gave both of my dogs an interceptor tablet monday and a one and a half tablets of capstar, one yesterday, 1/2 today and the dog i took to the property was still going nuts. His skin is a little inflamed and irritated, i am not sure if the constant brushing of the flea comb on his skin has irritated his skin even more, of if it is the reaction from him chewing himself has cause his skin to get this way nothing bad that the vets is needed. So i got up early this morning and gave him a warm bath and he is now relaxed, and snuggled on my bed (hoping i killed the fleas) so some questions, what next ! ~ we have large foam mats covered is fake sheep wool by the looks on top of flea free beds but they are really to large to fit in our washing machine, i want to wash them what would be the best way to do so? i would like to use bleach but it will discolour the beds. ~ Is there any natural products of homemade remidies/ spray mixes that i can use to kill the fleas hiding in my pavers or to put on bedding? ~ is there anything i can put on my dogs skin to help reduce the ich and red imflamed areas? we are out of bedadine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 catherine.b said: His skin is a little inflamed and irritated... is there anything i can put on my dogs skin to help reduce the ich and red imflamed areas? Get some Calendula Tea from your local health food store and make up a brew (as you would when you brew tea). I use about 1 heaped tblspn to a very large cup or bowl. Ditch the Calendula Tea and use the brew to wet up your dog's skin, especially in the irritated areas. Leave it on to dry. Re-apply as necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMAK Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 would normal tea have the same effort in large quantities ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Quote would normal tea have the same effort in large quantities ? no - different plant - different chemical compounds. Click on THIS LINK for some ideas which may be useful Oh- and if your dog bringing home a flea is your worst nightmare .. I envy you :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMAK Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 ahh ok, damn as i have heaps of tea bags! ah well my list may be a little longer than fleas, but shhh the less i think about them the better i will be :D thank you will have a look at the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roseava Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Woolwash will kill fleas on your dogs bedding. Just the usual kind you buy from the supermarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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