tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413110080748269081.post2464621638531680761..comments2019-10-28T03:37:37.231-07:00Comments on terra, not terror: Surprise! Food coloring and preservatives are bad for kidsterrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06996146062722029103noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413110080748269081.post-45095511049819968112007-09-10T05:24:00.000-07:002007-09-10T05:24:00.000-07:00Petey,That's a great idea! I've always struggled w...Petey,<BR/>That's a great idea! I've always struggled with the flea chemicals too. Our cats used to get fleas, and we used Advantage on them throughout the summer. Now that we have a dog, her heartworm medicine also prevents fleas, so the cats and dog have been flea-free for 2 years.<BR/><BR/>We tried spraying the cats and the whole house with essential oils, but that didn't work. Your flea bath is a better alternative to get rid of existing fleas. Thanks!terrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996146062722029103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413110080748269081.post-15717335784404070612007-09-09T16:44:00.000-07:002007-09-09T16:44:00.000-07:00Hi Terra,Wasnt sure where to post this but had to ...Hi Terra,<BR/><BR/>Wasnt sure where to post this but had to share:<BR/><BR/>My dog came back from the groomer infested with fleas. Here is how I handled it:<BR/><BR/>1.) fill a plastic storage bin with warm water<BR/><BR/>2.) dunk the do in so that the water level is about neck high<BR/><BR/>3.) hold the dogs body underwater for 7 minutes. Fleas will first attempt to hold their breath and attach to the dog. At about 5 minutes the hearty fleas will be climbing up towards the dogs dry head. It takes 7 whole minutes to drown fleas.<BR/><BR/>4.) as you see fleas climbing to high ground, touch them with a cue tip soaked in alcohol (moonshine, vodka, rubbing alcohol)<BR/><BR/>5.) remove the dog from immersion and give a bath in the tub with gentle shampoo.<BR/><BR/>6.) dry off and use a medicine such as Advantage.<BR/><BR/>This method avoids the flea killing chemicals in commercial fleadips and shampoos. That stuff makes me sick, I believe from absorbing it thru my skin as I bathe the dog.<BR/><BR/>This method works for cats , if you can hold onto them.<BR/><BR/>A older person told me that Racoons in the wild use the same method to drown fleas - holding only their noses above water until the fleas jump ship...& I suppose sans the alcohol swab<BR/><BR/>The alcohol swab is very deadly to fleas - so much said for human consumption.<BR/><BR/>Best Regards to you and K-9 friendsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com