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Pesky fleas!!!

I have 3 cats and I'm being eaten alive by fleas!!!! They must be drawn to me because no-one else seems to be affected!!!!

I gave the cats spot-on and have sprayed carpets with flea spray and hoovered a lot, but I'm still getting bitten!

I take a garlic capsule everyday as apparently that is meant to help just wondered if anyone had any other home remedies?!

Thanks in advance!
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  • Waterfalls
    Waterfalls Posts: 439 Forumite
    What products are you using?
  • harrys_nan
    harrys_nan Posts: 1,777 Forumite
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    I live in the south west and was told the only treatment that worked is stronghold,which I purchased online after getting the prescription from the vets. Will def recommend it
    Treat other's how you like to be treated.

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  • TallGirl
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    I found normal frontline did not work very well so bought the more expensive combo frontline plus strayed the whole house but my two still have flees. I use a small comb every day on them and get lots out but I know that's just the tip of the iceberg. They are 18 month old Maine Coons I wonder if the need a larger dose but I have not seen any. Hate flees I get bitten all the time too.
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