Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV

[Ashleigh Smith]

Yes, flea dirt is excrement.  If you put a bit on a wet paper towel, you will see it turn red (because of the blood in it.)  That's how you can tell it isn't real dirt, but flea excrement. 

 

I use Frontline every 3 months as a preventative measure, and Bella has never had fleas.

 

~Ashleigh

gwork <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

I was always told the "flea dirt" was flea excrement/waste. You can see
those flecks or droppings anywhere the animal has been as they drop off the
body. At any rate, I agree that if someone is seeing them without having to
look very hard, there is an infestation that needs attention ASAP.

Kris
http://www.spazstory.zoomshare.com
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Subject: Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV


>I would treat them all if they have been exposed to the dog which is known
>to have
> fleas. Frontline is a good choice. I would NOT use Revolution in a immune
> compromised
> cat. I assume by black nits you mean the black flecks you see in/on the
> coat, also
> sometimes called "flea dirt". It's actually dried BLOOD from the flea
> bites. If it's
> enough for you to SEE it without digging through the coat, the dog is
> indeed INFESTED
> BADLY and being EATEN ALIVE by this point.
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