Flea control

[annclare]

The groomer said she had seen a few fleas on on one of my cockers whilst they were there having their trim today (which I'm sure they appreciate in the heat). They were treated with Vet UK (Fipronil) less than 2 weeks ago. Don't want to give them any more chemical treatment at this stage; any recommendations on alternatives would be appreciated. (anyone used herbal Billy No Mates?).

[Darwin]

I’ve not used Billy No Mates, but I believe it’s more of a preventative, rather than killing current fleas. but you’ll need to find product to kill the current fleas and eggs, before Billy no mates can be effective.

Also you’ll need a home spray such as  Indorex( yes it’s a chemical spray, but will work) to treat you house - carpets and all soft furnishings  and even your car.  I’m not sure if just washing the dog beds is sufficient.

[rubyduby]

I too am struggling with fleas and ants, my girl as many lumps on her probably a bit of both, been to the vets twice, as expected...waste of time, I have used Diatamecous powder (the edible form) and that can be sprinkled on the dog (very carefully as the dust can be an issue) and on the floor, but have to say still struggling , I don't want to use chemicals

[annclare]

Thanks for your replies. I went to the US to visit my elderly cousin at the end of June for 2 weeks (2 weeks after I'd treated them with the flea treatment) and after I'd taken them to kennels and before my flight I treated the house with a home spray. I'm still seeing the odd flea on them and  will use the last flea treatment I have (Vet UK) on them in Sept then look for a new product for future use. Not a fan of chemicals especially on my old lady but I need to get rid of the blighters by fair means or foul!

[VeeBee]

Hoover your house throughly, all round the gaps in the skirting board, all the crevices in the sofa, dispose of the  hoover bag, wash all the dog bedding, maybe the sofa covers, at as a high a temperature they can stand with out damaging them, hoover throughout again. dispose of the Hoover bag. Treat the dog. Billie no mates can take up six weeks to be effective, hoover again throughly, dispose of the Hoover bag.  You need to break the life  cycle of the fleas.