Fleas!

zennith

I found a Flea on me on Saturday.

I have 3 cats, and since then i have noticed there's been a bit more scratching than usual...

I can't buy them any Flea Treatments until the 3rd of February, is there anything i could be doing in the meantime?

I have been Vacuuming about incase of flea eggs.

gay_guy

zennith wrote: »

I found a Flea on me on Saturday.

I have 3 cats, and since then i have noticed there's been a bit more scratching than usual...

I can't buy them any Flea Treatments until the 3rd of February, is there anything i could be doing in the meantime?

I have been Vacuuming about incase of flea eggs.

That's what I hate about pets bringing Fleas in home, don't get me wrong as I like pets but can't stand them due to Fleas, fleas are disgusting :mad:

Tiglath

You could try combing them with a flea comb to remove fleas and eggs - I keep a bowl of water next to me to plunge the whole comb in. We get Advantage drops and Indorex household spray from Amazon, and it stopped it all in its tracks last summer, but it's only a matter of time till it all ratchets up again with warmer weather.

zennith

gay_guy wrote: »

That's what I hate about pets bringing Fleas in home, don't get me wrong as I like pets but can't stand them due to Fleas, fleas are disgusting :mad:

You probably don't want to hear that they might be in my bed now :eek:

Think i've been bitten and am certainly itching!

zennith

Tiglath wrote: »

You could try combing them with a flea comb to remove fleas and eggs - I keep a bowl of water next to me to plunge the whole comb in. We get Advantage drops and Indorex household spray from Amazon, and it stopped it all in its tracks last summer, but it's only a matter of time till it all ratchets up again with warmer weather.

The comb is a good tip, i don't have one, but i will buy one next week.

Tiglath

zennith wrote: »

You probably don't want to hear that they might be in my bed now :eek:

Think i've been bitten and am certainly itching!

I hear you - I found one in my hair last summer after sitting on the sofa, and my legs were bitten to pieces! Never has so much fumigation been done in one house in one go ... Don't forget to hoover your bare mattress and pillows as well. Fleas especially like the edges of things, skirtingboards, seams on chairs etc.

elsien

I also bought a poundland flea collar and put it in the vacuum bag. I read somewhere about the cycle continuing otherwise. I have to say, hoovering every day is killing me, I'm more of a once a week person, but it's amazing how a flea landing on the arm can trigger a sudden cleanliness attack.

krustylouise

Just reading this thread is making me itch! I have to agree, vacumming to within an inch of your life! and comb as much as you can

chris_n_tj

Martin get some T Tree oil (pound shop) dilute with water and spray onto cats. Watching their eyes of course.

You can also use it made up a bit stronger for spraying your carpets and furniture. Any loose cushions, blankets or even soft toys can be placed in the freezer overnight, that kills the little bliters.

most of the teachers I know swear by it. xx

PS did you know you can get a nitty nora comb on prescription:D just the same as flea combs.:o

Mayflower10cat

Please, be careful with tea-tree oil - I have been told over the years that it's toxic for cats. Ask your vet.

chris_n_tj

Mayflower10cat wrote: »

Please, be careful with tea-tree oil - I have been told over the years that it's toxic for cats. Ask your vet.

I stand corrected Mayflower, thanks for the warning. We were told a few years ago to use it for cat fleas, and as we havnt a cat now I didnt know this. xx