Best cat flea & tick control according to redditors
We found 82 Reddit comments discussing the best cat flea & tick control. We ranked the 33 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 82 Reddit comments discussing the best cat flea & tick control. We ranked the 33 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Fleas are common and easy to get. I’d imagine the dog goes outside to potty, even if he’s medicated he could get fleas outside and bring one or two in. Many flea meds start to not work if he’s been on the same kind of a long time, fleas are a bitch and continuously get used to medications and can beat them! Kind of like the flu virus in that way. Humans can also bring fleas inside. Especially this time of year when it starts to get a bit chilly, fleas may find a way inside just like any other kind of bug trying to escape the rain/cold. I don’t actually treat my pets at all until this time of year and we have dogs going in and out all day. I swear by this stuff, follow the rules to a T and your fleas will be gone and maybe try the pup and cats on a different flea med (something safe!!! I order generic Bravecto from an Australian company) I Fleabusters Rx for Fleas Plus, 3 lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MS6Q2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VCzVDbD1J2XWE
But I doubt it was due to a TB package :)
I treat all of my outdoors clothes, tarps and tents with Permethrin. Very effective.
Do yourself a favor and buy a 3 pack of these tick removal spoons: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Ticked-Off-Remover-family/dp/B00CAQ7C8K
I kept one in my car's glovebox and one on my keychain. I had a bloodhound that loved nothing more than wandering off trail to follow his nose, and found plenty of ticks on him and me over the years. Those spoons made removing them super easy.
I don't know where you're located but there are budget vets out there for shots. I get my animals shots pretty cheap.
As for fleas I used this stuff and that's what finally worked. $30 isn't terrible.
Fleabusters Rx for Fleas Plus, 3 lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MS6Q2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qyXjybSYFAQEV
I still have yet to find a budget flea medicine so that's the largest expense but it's $100 for 6 months of medicine so it's worth it.
I don't know what food you're giving her but that's another way to help the cost. We are giving our dog frozen vegetables that's I want to say $5 and a 5lb tube of ground beef that's $10. We mush it all together add some parsley for fresh breath and put it in plastic baggies. That will last us 2-3 weeks. You could also do chicken backs and necks that are $0.99 a lb at my local farmers market. We get 10 lb and freeze it all. There's not much in that meal so we have to add vegetables somewhere. But it is about half the cost of buying bag food that also has less nutrients.
As for training that's dumb and a waste of your money since you have higher priorities I.e. Her health. If you really want to train go on YouTube and watch some videos.
I prefer the spoon thingies for tick removal: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Ticked-Off-Remover-family/dp/B00CAQ7C8K
They make it a lot easier to get the tick head, compared to tweezers.
They make these really nice tick scooper things now that grip the head and make sure it all comes out. Tweezers can leave little bits (or even big bits) stuck in which can get infected. No such problem with these scoops. We use them at the summer camp I work and and they’re wonderful.
Something like this (not an affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/Original-Ticked-Off-Remover-family/dp/B00CAQ7C8K
Tweezers leave a risk of pulling the bastard in two, exposing you to all of the shitty illnesses and co-infections that they spread (not just Lyme and the meat allergy one, but babesia, bartonella, ehrlichiosis, etc. - these can be much worse than Lyme, even deadly).
The absolute BEST way to remove a tick is a tick removal tool, it pulls them off in one piece, then you can burn the fucker:
https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Key-Removal-USA/dp/B06XSGSK7P/ref=asc_df_B06XSGSK7P/
Then if you feel sick AT ALL over the next week, immediately rush to your doctor and insist on 4-6 weeks of doxycycline, NOT the standard two weeks worth (which can be ineffective). Lyme and it's co-infections lead to years of torture and a lifetime of medical problems, it's not something to fuck around with.
i'm not able to help at this time but you might want to add this to your list
https://www.amazon.com/Advecta-Flea-Treatment-Month-Supply/dp/B01C47QGPE/
and try to find a wet food that's not an add-on
SENTRY PurrScriptions Plus Flea and Tick Shampoo for Cats and Kittens, 12 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O4SUDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3jnnDbWFDT6K8
Zodiac Flea and Tick Powder for Dogs, Puppies, Cats, and Kittens 6oz (3 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BCMLVMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zknnDbY41KYVF
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/advantage-ii-once-a-month-topical-ferret-pack-of-2-2995460?store_code=&cm_mmc=PLA-GG-_-PTC_P_SUP_PLA-GG_FY19_SBU05_Small_Animal_SMRT-_-80860187988-_-A&kpid=go_2048194468_80860187988_358519548624_pla-804487325244_m&utm_config=tad0iunwp&utm_campaign=PTC_P_SUP_PLA-GG_FY19_SBU05_Small_Animal_SMRT&utm_source=google&gclid=CjwKCAjwmtDpBRAQEiwAC6lm40AHPfgA_8olApfomTKJGAGlrvTPxxvesg7GM0RzW9wiDiaoM_8GJBoCVXcQAvD_BwE
These are some products I’ve used to combat fleas, all of them approved by my vet. Do not use all three at once or you will overdose your ferret, make sure you read all of the directions. If you want to go a more natural route tea tree oil helps a bit. Also keep up with washing their beds and hammocks and if you have carpets dust the powder all over and then vacuum after a while. Make sure you vacuum constantly.
Edit: Just wanted to add that it’s extremely important to get rid of the fleas at all costs. To a ferret they can be deadly if they are swallowed because it can transmit worms to your ferret. That’s true for all pets but it can happen much quicker in ferrets because they are substantially smaller than dogs and cats.
I think it's good to treat the carpets at the same time you treat the animal. We used some Fleabusters (and then diatomaceous earth after we ran out) on the carpets and Vectra for the animals (cats in our case).
Groomer's Best Small Slicker Brush for Cats and Small Dogs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00757W4KK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_O4wnDbK5AR2SH
I bathe my two cats regularly. Neither of my cats have died, exploded, murdered me, melted, or otherwise been harmed by bathing, so I see no problem with bathing a cat as long as it's carried out properly. I bathe them with a cat shampoo (never human shampoo or soap) and make sure I rinse thoroughly. I also have one of those pet hose attachment things for my shower - https://www.amazon.com/Rinse-Ace-Sprayer-Showerhead-Attachment/dp/B000633XBE - this has made bathing so, SO much easier and faster.
I bathe my 18-year-old every two weeks as she is an outdoors cat; the 9-month-old only gets a bath every month as she is full-indoors. My 18-year-old used to have problems with hairballs and I kept having to dose her with chemical hairball gels.... but once I started on the regular bathing, she's had maybe literally three hairball-horks in the last 6+ years.
My 18-year-old is a shorthair, but has extremely thick, soft fur, and as she gets older, she can't groom herself as well, so she's developed mats before. Regular baths helps this, as does regular brushing. I use several combs/brushes on my two, but the ones I have found to be the best are these:
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-ZoomGroom-Cat-Grooming-Brush/dp/B0002AR18M - the Kong Zoom Groom is god.
https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Republique-Dog-Flea-Comb/dp/B01MF7SBG2/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1493098979&sr=1-4&keywords=cat+flea+comb - not for finding fleas, but EXCELLENT for brushing out loose hair.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UUK6GW6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - even if your kitties don't have mats, a de-matter comb really helps pull out dead/loose/shedding fur.
You can also use a Furminator, but BE CAREFUL, they are POWERFUL. I have combed a bald spot on my old girl before. No more than a few strokes of the Furminator in any one spot on the cat - you can't always see immediately how much fur it's actually removing. Take it slow and literally do a visual check as you go along to make sure you aren't brushing them bald >_< The Furminator will remove normal, "non-shedding" fur as well as fur that's dead/about to be shed.
But yes, you can totally bathe a cat, it's perfectly safe and legit. You can also shave cats and they'll be perfectly fine, but I usually only see this done on longhairs such as Persians and Maine Coons who have a tendency to mat up badly. And of course, I'd never shave a cat of any fur length unless it was a full indoors kitty!
I have a Ronin visor from Hockey Ninja. Most of their products are ~ $30. No idea what makes the Oakley ones so much more expensive.
Ronin R9 Aviator Hockey Visor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CQBNV20/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0vh9Bb4561X67
So far this year I have removed over seven ticks form my dogs. This year above all seems to be a bad one. No that there are no more pesticides being used they will only increase in numbers. I'm not an advocate for pesticides before anyone starts tearing me a new one. Only explaining why they are getting worse every year. They have no predators here to eat them so they can live and grow freely.
The best for this is prevention and having the right tools.
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Here is the best tool for removing them. Slide it on and twist, the head and everything will come off with no hassle. I took one of my daughter and my dogs and no pain at all. Best tool for this buy far. If you stuck and have no tool. Take a credit card and cut a small Y in the card. The head will slide into the card and then you can twist. I have had mixed results as sometimes the head stayed inside.
https://www.amazon.ca/Tick-Twister-Remover-Small-Large/dp/B00X7072HY/ref=sr_1_2?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_ujX1Y6v4gIVFIzICh1tDgzxEAAYASAAEgJNbPD_BwE&hvadid=267132897033&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9060801&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11804516318596722537&hvtargid=kwd-300294708453&hydadcr=11454_10116631&keywords=tick+removal+tools&qid=1558527313&s=gateway&sr=8-2
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For prevention this is the best stuff on the market. It kill's 99 to 100% of the ticks that bite.
https://www.fruugo.ca/frontline-plus-for-small-dogs-210kg-under-22lbs-6-pack/p-17197463-37528682?language=en&ac=google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgqX-65av4gIVx4-zCh027gXdEAQYBCABEgJp5fD_BwE
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How to identify ticks.
https://canlyme.com/lyme-basics/tick-id/
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One last thing, when you remove a tick always put it in a bag and freeze it. This way if anyone gets sick after a few days or weeks you can have it tested and see if it's positive for lime disease. I keep mine for a few months then toss them in the toilet.
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Hope this helps.
Don't buy their flea treatment. Fucking awful (I've never seen that many 1-star amazon reviews on any other product).
Their food is fantastic, though.
This one has always worked really well for us.
Well I would take her to the vet to be honest... it could be fleas or another parasite. The treatment you need is by prescription only. Note that hone remedies like beating will not work - don't bathe the bunny.
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You will need an exotic pets vet ASAP for proper treatment.. please don't waste your money on a regular vet. For fleas alone it won't be expensive.
Here you can find a list of rabbit savvy vets by state:
https://rabbit.org/vet-listings/
http://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Category:United_States
https://www.chewy.com/petcentral/directory-of-veterinarians-for-exotic-small-mammals
A lot of fleas are very uncomfortable for a bunny so you have to address it ASAP
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For fleas you need a prescription for Revolution that is bunny safe (note that it's for small kittens and this is what is safe for bunnies ). Just be aware that Frontline given to cats and dogs is TOXIC to bunnies - we just a had a person here who lost their little boy to that. :( So be careful.
See here http://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Fleas
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Most importantly you need to sterilize her environment at least once or better twice a day if you do fine any fleas - once his environment is rid of fleas, they will not reappear! This is the key. Get a handheld steamer from amazon and steam the entirety of bun's space (not the bun though) every day - just aim the steam on the hottest setting close to the litter, the hay the blankets etc etc. Same with all the dog spaces. I also suggest that you rent a carpet steamer and steam any carpet you have too. Really hot steam kills anything.
You must also treat the cat! Basically the idea is that you have to remove fleas from the environment - eggs too, from all sources.
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Lastly be sure to brush you bun - get a good brush - you can try a flea comb and the haribuster. Of course once done take all the loose fur outside and wash everything well.
I know of one solution to completely getting rid of them. I have 4 cats and even though they're indoor cats they had fleas. My wife bought "Bayer Advantage II Flea Control Treatment for Cats" from Amazon, we put it on the back of their necks, and it worked immediately getting the fleas off of them.
As far as getting rid of them (or any other similar insect, including bed bugs) in your house, diatomaceous earth is a great solution since it's a completely natural substance that contains no chemicals and isn't harmful to humans or animals. Diatomaceous earth has razor sharp edges at a microscopic level that gets into the exoskeletons of small insects like fleas and bed bugs which cuts them and dries them out... eventually killing them.
I restore furniture as a hobby and accidentally introduced bed bugs into my house. Pest control quoted us at $200 a room. I put the diatomaceous earth in one of these dusting bottles and coated my entire house. It made quite the mess from all the white powder but it worked immediately and I haven't had problems since... except occasionally cleaning up the excess dust that I sometimes find behind the furniture.
I am guessing the cats are strays and not feral. Ferals are much more skittish and would not let you pet them freely, as you've mentioned.
Help with a bath:a) If their nails aren't clipped, clip them and you won't become a scratching post. b) Wear long sleeves and a scarf in case they do try to claw up your arms or neck c) don't dunk their faces in water, but have a bucket you can have them sit in since you don't have a tub and hold their front paws to help with the clawing. d) try a waterless shampoo. http://www.amazon.com/Veterinarians-Best-Clean-Waterless-Bath/dp/B0002AQN2M/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1370895273&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=cat+shampoo I haven't tried these, but people that have cats that don't like water seem to think fondly of it. If none of these things appeal to you, you can always take them to a groomer
I hope some of this helps.
Fleabusters Rx for Fleas Plus, 3 lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MS6Q2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cqFnDb194MCG5
I have heard amazing things about fleabusters. You'll probably have to do it twice to really get rid of everything, because it doesn't work on the larvae stage of fleas. Better than calling someone though.
Plenty of people have fences, especially with dogs that like to be outdoors.
The ticks are unavoidable if you go in grass more than a couple inches tall, especially when the grass is wet. The few dozen deer passing through your yard won't make much of a difference.
Definitely consider treating your dog with Bravecto, the ticks die as they latch on to the dog, thus keeping your dog from getting lyme, and from bringing live ticks in the house.
Buy some tick pullers, you will need them. Be sure to check your dog daily. Most ticks hang out behind the ears and back of the neck. It will be like a bonus head scratch for the dog every day.
On the swimming note: life vests are good for safety but also good for building your dog's confidence while he learns to swim. Highly recommended.
One tip on the water bowl: don't get a brand new collapsible bowl right before the trip. They smell funny new and a lot of dogs refuse to drink out of them, resulting in dehydration or drinking unsafe puddles. If you do get a lightweight packable bowl, the silicone ones work well because they don't have a smell. Otherwise pack your dog's dish from home. If you're car camping, bring a couple of extra gallons of water just in case.
Bring a short leash for walking in heavy-traffic areas. Also bring a longer tie-out line for the campsite. Even if pup normally sticks close and pays attention, the distractions in the woods/beach may cause him to run off. When in doubt, use a leash.
Make sure he's comfortable sleeping in your tent/camper. Spend some time in there with him before your trip, so he's already familiar with it.
Make sure he's got up-to-date id tags with your cell # on his collar. If he has ever slipped out of his collar, attach your leash to a harness or a second collar so he'll still have id even if he gets loose.
Bring an extra towel! Good for drying muddy paws, protecting car seats, or laying down as a makeshift resting spot.
Before you go, make sure he's used to being touched and handled, so you can check for ticks every day. comb his fur, look inside his ears, check between his toes, that sort of thing. Pack one of these gadgets with your dog gear. If ticks are bad in your area, ask your vet about preventatives and start them well in advance (just in case there are side effects, so it doesn't ruin your trip).
Pack extra food. He'll burn more calories than usual and want to eat extra.
Pack high value treats. If he voluntarily checks in with you without being told to, occasionally reward that with a treat. Over time he'll learn to check in with you frequently and stay near you, reducing the risk that he'll run off the moment you get distracted.
If you're hiking, try to pass other people without letting him run up to them. The more practice he gets passing people without automatically saying hello, the better he'll be as he gets older about walking past without harassing other hikers. If he's off leash, put him back on leash before you pass people/dogs so he can't run right up to them without your permission.
My vet recommended this for a premise spray. It works and its quick. You don't have to be out of your apt for hrs. Just a light spray, come back when its dry in half an hour or so and air out the place. You can use Capstar to get them off your cat , it works in half an hour.
https://www.amazon.com/Siphotrol-Premise-Control-Spray-16-Ounce/dp/B07GBFLXPZ?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Capstar-Fast-Acting-Oral-Treatment-Doses/dp/B07Q1TKTP9/ref=sr_1_3?crid=26U9H9V7F4HE3&keywords=capstar+for+cats+2+to+25+lbs&qid=1565512313&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=capstar%2Cpets%2C233&sr=1-3
There are better/easier tools for tick removal! I prefer a tick spoon. It might help if she's really turned off to tweezers and you can work on slow conditioning to a new tool.
Just saw this and thought I’d put in my $.02....I’ve been struggling with fleas for years on and off with them getting out of hand every summer because nobody else in my area treats their dogs. I don’t have carpet (thank god) but between the furniture, cats and dogs it’s been a nightmare.
I’ve tried vet treatments, topical treatments of many different brands, flea traps, flea dips, shampoos, waterless shampoo (cats), all natural sprays for furniture, DE, treating them every 3 weeks instead of 4 due to a vet telling me that the effectiveness starts to wear off early, you name it, I’ve tried it.
This summer I’d finally had enough. I read for hours online about the Seresto collars that I’d been recommended but had always been leery of because of the reviews that have the awful photos of allergic reactions and open sores. I found a study done by NIH about these specific collars (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3353155/) and long story short, very few animals have reactions (under 5%) and the reviews are a case of people being more inclined to leave a bad review than a good one (I’m guilty of that myself), they last for 8 months so they’re cheaper than any topical I’ve been able to find, they’re safe for dogs and cats (and in fact have the same ingredients for both) and reduce fleas by 95-98% in like 2 days (I don’t remember exactly but it’s in the link I posted). Just another piece of information, these collars have no warnings on them in Europe. Europe is more stringent on chemicals etc. by far than we are (US) so the fact that these have no warnings on them there is really a selling point. The topical treatments, for example, have warnings on them here and in Europe for seizures, treatment site issues, liver issues, neurological issues...the list goes on.
I bought them on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VBQKA5C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_P0puDbKQJHGA7 (that’s a 3 pack of cat ones and since you have 3 cats it’d be perfect) for $150 for a 3 pack for cats, and about $58 for each dog collar. Another thing, I thought the cats would hate having collars on, they’d never worn them before and freak out about everything so I thought that might be a hurdle...I put them on while they were eating and they seem like they haven’t even noticed they’re there. They haven’t tried to get them off AT ALL.
I put them on when they were due for another topical treatment. I did not treat anything with DE for at least a week before and not at all after, I did not use anything on my furniture and I did not wash anything specifically. After three days no one was itching, I wasn’t able to find any on them and I hadn’t had one jump on me or bite me in about 24 hours. It’s now been about a week and we are flea free. I expect that there will be small bouts of them here and there as they will still be hatching anywhere that’s furniture etc., but they won’t have a food source so I imagine it’ll be over fairly quickly.
Also, no reactions at all! Not even on my cat that has a bit of hair loss around his neck from being in a cone recently! I’ve been checking a few times a day to be sure and nothing. I don’t smell anything on them, I still snuggle them and they’re on furniture with us and no irritation on us either (and my husband is allergic to damned near everything).
So for anyone that has struggled to get rid of fleas and not just get them under control, I feel your pain. If you work out the cost over 8 months they’re cheaper by quite a bit (though the initial cost is kind of daunting) and you can actually be RID of them. It’s worth a try. Especially considering how many things most people have already tried and only had menial success with, if any at all.
Hopefully my story can help someone. I’m happier about this recent development than I’ve been about anything in a long time.
Na, we have 4 small ones and 2 farm dogs. People abandon their pets around here, and if the single no-kill shelter is full and I can't find anybody to adopt them they usually end up staying with me... Nothing but kill shelters out here. I recently tried the tick twister and it works. However the dogs usually don't hold still long enough for the tick to remain between the two teeth while I spin it, so they end up slipping off and usually squeeze the tick in the process. I switched back to the tweezers after that. Just normal ones, nothing fancy.
I've always been curious about the diseases but we don't have many deer on our property. Maybe 1 or 2 a month. Are there tests for all the diseases? The house we just bought has a lot of woods and debris. We've started cleaning up most of the debris and cutting down the tall grass. However, we are still going to lay down poison this year as its really bad.
3 cats isn't much different than 2. As for the fleas, I bought this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002H9CBBI#immersive-view_1417283561945 it's horrifying how many fleas it caught. Vacuuming and steaming all furniture daily also helps. My vet also recommended this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MS6Q2Q although I didn't try it
My first rabbit was completely infested with fleas which then infested my apartment which then drove everyone crazy. She had been abandoned in an estuary so the bugs found her irresistible. If your situation gets bad in the future consider using an boric acid powder to eliminate the existing flea population. This stuff was amazingly effective and, in my experience and research, pretty safe. The downsides are:
Hartz is absolutely terrible. I had a cat get very sick from it. That being said, Frontline is decent, but you can get it directly from the vet, and some pet stores. Obviously whatever the vet recommends I would go with.
My boyfriend picked up the Costco brand flea treatment (link is terrible reviews on Amazon) thinking it was the same as the Frontline without reading the package, and he treated the cats without me knowing, and its basically the same as Hartz or Bioguard. We had cats lose hair/get bald spots and get sick/flu-like symptoms and I got very angry with him. I had to wash it off of them.
He just assumed that because all other Kirkland products were good, that it was too. I never would have bought it after my experience with Hartz. I'd only trust something the vet gave me/recommended directly or Frontline.
First, are you sure it's not fleas? Without a flea comb, I only find fleas on about 30% of cats that are infested. They tend to groom a lot of them off and make it difficult to find live ones. Feline hyperesthesia is very rare, so let's rule out the common things first.
Thyroid problem doesn't sound likely either because 15-20 pounds sounds fat to me. Most domestic cats (even large framed ones) shouldn't weight over 10-12 pounds. Most should weigh somewhere between 8-10. Unless you have seen weight loss in him, hyperthyroid is unlikely.
So to answer your question, I would get some good flea control and see if that helps. You can use Advantage II or a Seresto collar. Do not use anything bought at Wal-Mart.
not that this is relevant, but I'm in charge of tick removal around here (there's a tick gang problem around here). having tried all tick removal tools (and a tiny wall), this is the most effective so far https://www.amazon.com/Original-Ticked-Off-Remover-family/dp/B00CAQ7C8K/ref=pd_sim_199_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B00CAQ7C8K&amp;pd_rd_r=2JNHNBDGJX2W05QMJAWT&amp;pd_rd_w=lRr4x&amp;pd_rd_wg=kKBsi&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=2JNHNBDGJX2W05QMJAWT
it's part of my hiking and biking bag.
https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Twister-Remover-Small-Large/dp/B00X7072HY/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495481415&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=tick+remover
Almost definitely a tick! At the pet aisle of my local grocery store, they sell this tiny little green... thing to quickly and easily remove them. My cat is so patient when we use it, it takes maybe half a second, and it was pretty cheap! Here's a link to it on amazon.
Not venomous lol. They all carry disease here though. They have to be in you for a looong time to transmit it though.
If you leave the head in, it will get infected. You gotta get one of these neat mofos
I hear this is a pretty good way to safely remove ticks if you find one on you or your pet. Might be worth the $14 investment.
https://www.amazon.ca/Tick-Twister-Remover-Small-Large/dp/B00X7072HY
You may want to invest in a tick remover if you plan on doing any more exploring. http://smile.amazon.com/Tick-Twister-Remover-Small-Large/dp/B00X7072HY/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465071436&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=tick+remover
http://www.amazon.com/Ronin-R9-Aviator-Hockey-Visor/dp/B00CQBNV20
I've had this visor for nearly a year now and use it constantly. It's fog and scratch resistant which is awesome, and very cheap compared to other shields out there. I've taken numerous pucks, sticks, and even a helmet to the shield and only have one tiny gouge down the top center, out of my line of sight.
I highly recommend these to anyone that play somewhat competitive and below.
You want Capstar https://www.amazon.com/Capstar-Fast-Acting-Oral-Treatment-Doses/dp/B07Q1TKTP9?ref_=ws_cp_db8a2e239854f176c890_p_3_t_p or some other Nitenpyram based flea killer to instantly kill the fleas. I gave this to my cat when he had fleas, and within 15 mins or so he started going crazy itching. All the fleas on him had suddenly started having seizures and tickling his fur. As he scratched all the adult fleas were falling off in spasms. I used a pill-based one, never tried the other types.
Next you need to follow it up with something long-lasting that kills the larvae and sticks around to kill new fleas. I recommend Frontline or Advantage II.
DO NOT buy Hartz flea treatment from Walmart, because it doesn't work IME. Also, when searching about it not working I found stuff about people's pets dying after using it. I don't know if there's any validity to that, but I do know it did not work at all for my cat, and that's enough of a reason not to waste money.
I suggest that you get something like a tick key or spoon so next time you don't have to worry!
Advantage II
Bayer Advantage II for Large Cats Over 9 lbs, 6 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QBDO0M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_brpZxb3DY9V85
I got rid of fleas coming up through my floorboards using mothballs under the house to discourage feral visitors (bonus: silenced the nightly 3 am cat sex concerts) and salting my floors (cover for 24 hours, vacuum). I've also had good results with this product. It's totally natural, so maybe better for sensitive skin. I've used it on cats, floors, and furniture & it visibly kills fleas on contact.
I flea brush my cats every day. Use a bowl of water with a few drops of blue dawn dish soap in it. focus under the neck and the top of their butt at the base of the tail. My cats are down to 2-3 fleas per day with this method and it only takes 5 minutes.
Get 2 of brushes so when one gets a bunch of fleas in it you can toss it in the water and use the other brush. Rotate back and forth between the 2 brushes and you will pull off a ton of fleas. After the first 2 days you will have hardly any! The best part is it doesn't harm the cats at all!
I use one of each of these brushes and they are awesome:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002RJM7I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
and
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083TSBU6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
If you want I will make you a quick tutorial vid. let me know!
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We use the Seresto Collar good for 8 months. They bite the dog but die the next day, within 24 hrs. Basically does not repel but does kill. We got ours from our vet so they could watch to see if the dog developed an allergic reaction (which she didn't). Also buy this tick remover so much easier than pliers/tweezers
Here's the best thing to deal with fleas. My cats had a bad infestation years ago. Mind you, you cannot put this on the pet, it's for rugs, furniture, and curtains/drapes. But it manages to coat and kill every other bug, too. Fleas, roaches, bedbugs, spiders, silverfish. It's a great investment.
Topical veterinary stuff for the dog, Fleabusters for the house. It really does work. https://www.amazon.com/Fleabusters-3stwc-Rx-Fleas-Plus/dp/B000MS6Q2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542845082&sr=8-1&keywords=fleabusters
Mine told me to get Baby the Hartz Ultra Guard Plus. She's indoor/outdoor I put it on in April and she's good until November. I also get this one natural flea and tick spray Vet's Best. It Smells Great lol and it really takes care of any bugzillas that get in. :)
Buy one of these, put your phone and wallet inside and keep this under your clothes
http://www.amazon.com/Running-Exercise-ANKOVO-Sweatproof-Smartphones/dp/B015GP60NY?ie=UTF8&amp;redirect=true
>you may want to add this to your list: a generic Advantage II
>https://www.amazon.com/Advecta-Flea-Treatment-Month-Supply/dp/B01C47QGRW/
Done!
I wish I could do the generic for the dogs but there is no tick protection! Sucks!
This stuff worked so so well. I tried everything for my cat and this is the only thing that worked. Just crush up the pills and the fleas start falling off within like 30 min!!
Capstar Fast-Acting Oral Flea Treatment for Cats, 6 Doses, 11.4 mg (2-25 lbs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q1TKTP9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_X6tZDbVXCGXSK
This seems to be pretty comprehensive.
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I would bathe the animals that can be bathed in flea killer shampoo and use Advantage or Frontline killer on animals (cats) that don't like water and some Boric acid (aka Boraxo) powder on your carpets/furniture. Here is the article suggested "Fleabuster" powder on Amazon, it also has some suggestions on what to in the reviews of the product.
We've used Advantage (or another external on pet flea chemical), but haven't needed to do the carpets, etc., but this seems very thorough.
I do a lot of camping/with my pups.
Depending on what area you're in / if your pups are on anything for ticks, you should probably being a tick remover - something simple like this. If your dog does get a tick, KEEP THE TICK so you can get it tested for Lyme .. (this only really applies if the tick is attached to the dog for 24h+, so make sure to keep checking your dog for ticks).
For hydration, get a collapsible water bowl or a Guply - they make keeping your dog hyrdated super easy.
Depending on weather, you may want to get a sleeping bag for your dog. Ruffwear makes dog sleeping bags, but I'm cheap so I just bought a cheap kids sleeping bag which works fine for my dogs.
Lastly, I had a dog growing up who would get carsick. We just gave him gravol and he was fine (I'm not sure of the dosage, maybe someone else can help me out here).
Might as well get some tick removers...
It was a grey Harts flea collar, I don't remember the products name. I will add he was a big cat around 14 pounds before he gained some weight to around 18 pounds. Well I just washed her off with soap and water the vet said it takes 2-3 days for it to absorb so she should be fine. Found it on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Hartz-Ultraguard-Plus-Flea-Collar/dp/B000633VF2