FDA Warning - Flea/Tic Meds - Dogs and Cats
If you haven't seen it, the FDA has issued a warning on 4 different common flea/tic meds that are causing neurological issues in both dogs and cats. They are also currently notifying vets. The 4 inv...
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I have found that a good elimination of fleas in the home and yard will reduce the need for an ongoing monthly treatment of the animal.
I used Zodiac yard and kennel spray over the complete yard when I moved in. Used their household spray inside for things that weren't washable. Two weeks later, I repeated the process.
At the time of the first spraying, I treated all the animals.
Since then (1998), I have only needed to treat the dogs if we were going somewhere that potentially would have fleas and/or ticks. If I see any flea or tick, I treat the animals, yard and home once, then treat the yard and home again two weeks later. If a new animal comes into the home or yard, it is treated first and the yard and home get the two treatments. Other than that, I do not treat the animals.
This has maintained a flea and tick free zone at home. I have not found a flea on any animal in over 3 years. I did find a tick on Bat-dog during one camping trip, so when I go to that campground I always treat them first. If I find a tick or flea during or after any trip, I will treat them for that location. But I have found that they do not need monthly treatments if I don't let the parasites get a hold in the yard or house.
I used Zodiac yard and kennel spray over the complete yard when I moved in. Used their household spray inside for things that weren't washable. Two weeks later, I repeated the process.
At the time of the first spraying, I treated all the animals.
Since then (1998), I have only needed to treat the dogs if we were going somewhere that potentially would have fleas and/or ticks. If I see any flea or tick, I treat the animals, yard and home once, then treat the yard and home again two weeks later. If a new animal comes into the home or yard, it is treated first and the yard and home get the two treatments. Other than that, I do not treat the animals.
This has maintained a flea and tick free zone at home. I have not found a flea on any animal in over 3 years. I did find a tick on Bat-dog during one camping trip, so when I go to that campground I always treat them first. If I find a tick or flea during or after any trip, I will treat them for that location. But I have found that they do not need monthly treatments if I don't let the parasites get a hold in the yard or house.
