Reptile safe flea treatment.

[Alicia]

Mostly, I can only second the suggestions you've already been given. I was in a similar situation last year/year before last with a really bad infestation after a few weak batches of Advantage. It was bad. Like, the cats wouldn't walk on the carpet bad. I refused to let us flea bomb because of the snakes.

It was a lot of work, but daily vacuuming (weekly wasn't enough), Advantage from a different source, and a flea trap won the war. The trap would've been tricky with more than cats, but it was very satisfying. Also, very low-cost solution, aside from another box of the flea drops. Dunno if that helps, but it worked.

[Jmpalazzo]

With the suggestion of nexguard, I might have to try that. We had a mild winter so fleas and ticks are really bad this year. I’ve tried the frontline, k9 advantage, and seresto collars and nothing has helped this year. We have at least 12 free roaming cats in our neighborhood (back road drop offs) so I’m assuming they are probably how they got close to the house. As for the essential oils we have to be careful with what we use since some are toxic to cats. I’m going to call the vet in the morning and see what they recommend I don’t care about the price if it will be non toxic to my reptiles

[Bogertophis]

With the suggestion of nexguard, I might have to try that. We had a mild winter so fleas and ticks are really bad this year. I’ve tried the frontline, k9 advantage, and seresto collars and nothing has helped this year. We have at least 12 free roaming cats in our neighborhood (back road drop offs) so I’m assuming they are probably how they got close to the house. As for the essential oils we have to be careful with what we use since some are toxic to cats. I’m going to call the vet in the morning and see what they recommend I don’t care about the price if it will be non toxic to my reptiles

I'm in the mid-South & yes, mild winter didn't help. I gave up on the topical stuff & tried Nexguard a few years ago...my dogs think it's just a tasty little treat they get
once a month so it's easy as well as effective. I think there are a couple of similar medications out now too, but your vet will know what's best. I'm not sure if that
alone will rid your house of fleas though, since in a pinch I think they'll bite you too?

[ballpythonsrock2]

With the suggestion of nexguard, I might have to try that. We had a mild winter so fleas and ticks are really bad this year. I’ve tried the frontline, k9 advantage, and seresto collars and nothing has helped this year. We have at least 12 free roaming cats in our neighborhood (back road drop offs) so I’m assuming they are probably how they got close to the house. As for the essential oils we have to be careful with what we use since some are toxic to cats. I’m going to call the vet in the morning and see what they recommend I don’t care about the price if it will be non toxic to my reptiles

Hope you don't faint when you figure out how much the Nexguard will cost you. I have one dog ( 10 pounds ) I have to use it because my wife say's the other things cause her breathing/asthma issues. It cost me 26 dollars a pill for ONE MONTH. So I hope you have lots of money to be able to treat all that you have. It does work good though will admit to that.
Think I would work on another solution but up to you.

[Bogertophis]

Hope you don't faint when you figure out how much the Nexguard will cost you. I have one dog ( 10 pounds ) I have to use it because my wife say's the other things cause her breathing/asthma issues. It cost me 26 dollars a pill for ONE MONTH. So I hope you have lots of money to be able to treat all that you have. It does work good though will admit to that.
Think I would work on another solution but up to you.

I buy 6 mos. at a time for each of my 2 dogs, & it amounts to about $16-17 per pill (which I agree is absurd & takes advantage of dog owners). My vet generally adds a
bonus dose for each 6-pack I buy as well, so I'm getting 7 mos. at a time (& therefore less $ per pill, about $15 apiece). I assume the extra doses were supplied to the vets as trial samples & he shares them with good customers. You're paying way too much, ballpythonsrock2! Shame on your vet!

[Bogertophis]

Hope you don't faint when you figure out how much the Nexguard will cost you. I have one dog ( 10 pounds ) I have to use it because my wife say's the other things cause her breathing/asthma issues. It cost me 26 dollars a pill for ONE MONTH. So I hope you have lots of money to be able to treat all that you have. It does work good though will admit to that.
Think I would work on another solution but up to you.

And in your shoes, I'd see if the vet would write me a prescription for the medication & fill it from a business that doesn't price-gouge... Your vet won't appreciate the
loss of business, but I'd be discussing the fact that others don't pay this much for the same drug. BTW, I have 2 dogs, one 46 lbs and one 20 lbs, in case you're wondering, & the larger dog's dose appears to be roughly twice what the smaller dog gets, but as I recall they're priced the same, or close?

I'd also be wondering if there is another option, something generic at a lower cost that is just as effective (-as there is for heartworm prevention medication that my dogs also get- I save a lot on that, so I don't mind as much the cost of Nexguard) but the trick is to find the right vet who will tell you about it.

[Cheesenugget]

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There are side effects to all flea preventatives. For Nextgard, make sure you read that article.

I recommend Revolution because it stops eggs from hatching whereas Frontline stops the larvae from growing. Revolution is a better choice for an already established infestation.

Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, especially the rugs and carpets. Toss the pet beds out just to be safe. Use your flea comb as much as you can.

Flea bombs might not work because eggs can survive them.

Treat all rooms but try to keep the pets from moving from room to room too much.

Lastly, after the fleas are gone, you will need to check for tapeworms. Fleas carry these suckers as a host which passes on to dogs and cats.

[Toad37]

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There are side effects to all flea preventatives. For Nextgard, make sure you read that article.

I recommend Revolution because it stops eggs from hatching whereas Frontline stops the larvae from growing. Revolution is a better choice for an already established infestation.

Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, especially the rugs and carpets. Toss the pet beds out just to be safe. Use your flea comb as much as you can.

Flea bombs might not work because eggs can survive them.

Treat all rooms but try to keep the pets from moving from room to room too much.

Lastly, after the fleas are gone, you will need to check for tapeworms. Fleas carry these suckers as a host which passes on to dogs and cats.

Adding to the vacuum thing. Make sure that after you vacuum each time you dump the bag or plastic container depending on which one you have. Don't just vacuum the floors and put it back in the closet. Dump it into a plastic bag and tie it tight and take it outside.

[Bogertophis]

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There are side effects to all flea preventatives. For Nextgard, make sure you read that article...

That's very sad that some react so horribly to these medications. And yes, I knew about the risk of seizures, it's greater with certain breeds that your vet should
be aware of, and both of my dogs are sturdy mutts. Neither of my dogs show any reaction from taking Nexgard, but that doesn't mean every one should assume
they'll have the same outcome. Topical flea prevention has problems too though, & can be ingested by a dog's playing partner, even if a dog cannot reach their own,
& it also rubs off on us. Everything has a downside...at least for what's available now, and my dogs got fleas with Frontline, but never while on Nexgard.