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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
Aussie Irene, I was just pointing out that it isn't as easy to access because of cost...and that there have been some concerns about its use.....that it works for you is good...especially in the climate you have over there.
I was also pointing out that there are alternatives.
It is vitally important to realise that 95% of the flea population do not live on the animal, but in the soft furnishings of the home.
Many people do not realise this and the infestation continues because only the animal is treated and not the surroundings.
I have also highlighted that the animal should be combed after each walk or spell outdoors...and on a treated animal, a live flea does not necessarily mean that they are still infested. It may mean that the flea hasn't dined yet.
For some dogs(ours was one of them) a bite will cause eczema......and the dog will chew and scratch because it has been bitten and is allergic to flea saliva...but no flea will be found(or OK, maybe a dead one).
Dogs are like people..unique......there is no 'one size fits all treatment'..though I am happy that you have solved your dogs flea problem.
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Point taken Margaret. The vet also told us that if we had a cat, which we did'nt, we would have had a job to get rid anyway, no mater what we used