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Does Front Line Work?
Question:
Have you de-flea-ed (sp?) the house, like with a "bomb"? When I was having an uncontrollable problem with the dog, the vet told me to bomb the house thoroughly and spray or otherwise treat all the upholstery, bedding, etc according to the directions on the cans. I had been under the impression that since we have all wood floors (antique, wide boards) and very few carpets we would have hardly any flea infestation. But he told me that, "If you have pets, you have fleas. No matter what. It’s just a question of controlling the infestation level." I had to vacuum every nook and cranny of the floors, on my hands and knees, then I vacuumed up some flea powder into the vacuum bag just for good measure. As for Frontline, I use it, and I really like it for my cats, especially for ticks, which are the real threat where I live (a lyme hotspot). The dog, who is more difficult in this matter, is living in CA with his daddy for the moment (we’ll all be reunited soon), so I don’t know how he is doing with the fleas. I hear there is an injection that is "Wonderful!!" (my mother-in-law’s exaltation). I might also consider consulting a professional groomer. It’s a growing business these days, and I’d be curious to hear their input.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hi All, >I’ve been treating my cats with Frontline, and I don’t see fleas >on them, but one cat still has bites all over his neck. Another >cat appears flea-free, but my husband, who is allergic to fleas >still itches when she sleeps with us. I don’t mind spending money >for products that help them, but how do you tell if they work or >not? Thanks in advance.
Response:
Hi All, I’ve been treating my cats with Frontline, and I don’t see fleas on them, but one cat still has bites all over his neck. Another cat appears flea-free, but my husband, who is allergic to fleas still itches when she sleeps with us. I don’t mind spending money for products that help them, but how do you tell if they work or not? Thanks in advance.
Response:
Have you de-flea-ed (sp?) the house, like with a "bomb"? When I was having an uncontrollable problem with the dog, the vet told me to bomb the house thoroughly and spray or otherwise treat all the upholstery, bedding, etc according to the directions on the cans. I had been under the impression that since we have all wood floors (antique, wide boards) and very few carpets we would have hardly any flea infestation. But he told me that, "If you have pets, you have fleas. No matter what. It’s just a question of controlling the infestation level." I had to vacuum every nook and cranny of the floors, on my hands and knees, then I vacuumed up some flea powder into the vacuum bag just for good measure. As for Frontline, I use it, and I really like it for my cats, especially for ticks, which are the real threat where I live (a lyme hotspot). The dog, who is more difficult in this matter, is living in CA with his daddy for the moment (we’ll all be reunited soon), so I don’t know how he is doing with the fleas. I hear there is an injection that is "Wonderful!!" (my mother-in-law’s exaltation). I might also consider consulting a professional groomer. It’s a growing business these days, and I’d be curious to hear their input.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hi All, >I’ve been treating my cats with Frontline, and I don’t see fleas >on them, but one cat still has bites all over his neck. Another >cat appears flea-free, but my husband, who is allergic to fleas >still itches when she sleeps with us. I don’t mind spending money >for products that help them, but how do you tell if they work or >not? Thanks in advance.
Response:
Hi All, I’ve been treating my cats with Frontline, and I don’t see fleas on them, but one cat still has bites all over his neck. Another cat appears flea-free, but my husband, who is allergic to fleas still itches when she sleeps with us. I don’t mind spending money for products that help them, but how do you tell if they work or not? Thanks in advance.
Response:
Have you de-flea-ed (sp?) the house, like with a "bomb"? When I was having an uncontrollable problem with the dog, the vet told me to bomb the house thoroughly and spray or otherwise treat all the upholstery, bedding, etc according to the directions on the cans. I had been under the impression that since we have all wood floors (antique, wide boards) and very few carpets we would have hardly any flea infestation. But he told me that, "If you have pets, you have fleas. No matter what. It’s just a question of controlling the infestation level." I had to vacuum every nook and cranny of the floors, on my hands and knees, then I vacuumed up some flea powder into the vacuum bag just for good measure. As for Frontline, I use it, and I really like it for my cats, especially for ticks, which are the real threat where I live (a lyme hotspot). The dog, who is more difficult in this matter, is living in CA with his daddy for the moment (we’ll all be reunited soon), so I don’t know how he is doing with the fleas. I hear there is an injection that is "Wonderful!!" (my mother-in-law’s exaltation). I might also consider consulting a professional groomer. It’s a growing business these days, and I’d be curious to hear their input.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hi All, >I’ve been treating my cats with Frontline, and I don’t see fleas >on them, but one cat still has bites all over his neck. Another >cat appears flea-free, but my husband, who is allergic to fleas >still itches when she sleeps with us. I don’t mind spending money >for products that help them, but how do you tell if they work or >not? Thanks in advance.
Response:
Hi All, I’ve been treating my cats with Frontline, and I don’t see fleas on them, but one cat still has bites all over his neck. Another cat appears flea-free, but my husband, who is allergic to fleas still itches when she sleeps with us. I don’t mind spending money for products that help them, but how do you tell if they work or not? Thanks in advance.