Lunar Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 This household doesn't usually get fleas - we see one or two during the summers, maybe. The only time we had a flea outbreak was when we first got our first cat, he was our only pet. He managed to bring home a flea infestation from the vet. In any case, this is apparently a very good year for fleas (and a bad year for us), and we've gotten hit. The pets are all scratching. But Oreo... oh my poor baby. It seems she is apparently allergic to them. She's had a very strong, negative reaction... not only is she scratching constantly, her skin is all red and rashy. She's been to the vet, they put her on antibiotics because she got an infection from the scratching. ALL the pets are on Advantage to hopefully kill the fleas ASAP. So, is there anything more I can do for Oreo? We actually bathed her twice in the past week, because she rolled in something nasty (ugh, ugh) (Before we put on the advantage). Her fur feels better, not sure it did anything to help with the fleas though. And I know bathing too often can actually dry out their skin. Any other suggestions? I feel so bad for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Scott Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Frontline. Barb S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted November 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 I think Frontline is the same sort of product as Advantage, which the pets are on. I was hoping for something to ease her pain until the fleas die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Maybe you could try some cortisone spray? It's good for hot spots and irritate/red spots caused by several things, including flea bites. I got some when my BC mix Betty's harness rubbed a little red spot under one of her front legs, and it helped a lot with the itching and discomfort. Or maybe you could try an oatmeal bath? They work really well for soothing certain skin conditions in people and general skin irritation and itching, so maybe they would work for a dog too. If it's really bad, maybe you can see if your vet can prescribe you a topical ointment to apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 If it is an allergy, you can use benadryl. Our 35 lb. boy gets 50 mg of benadryl if itching is bad from an allergy. It makes some dogs sleepy. It might ease the problem till the fleas die. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted November 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Hmmm, thanks for the suggestions guys! I'll try some of them out to see if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 I am sorry I haven't looked this up but I am pretty sure Frontline is a different chemical from Advantage. You can use Advantage on rabbits but not Frontline. Also, I use Frontline Plus - it not only kills fleas and ticks, but it also prevents eggs from being viable, I believe. I feel so sorry for Oreo - she must be miserable. Good luck in taking care of this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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