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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2015 15:34:30 GMT -5
So I noticed a flea, just one on my poor Sammy (easy to spot in that albino fur) couldn't find any on Sebastian and I ran them both over with a comb. Just figured I'd best find out what people think is the best flea treatment for ferrets?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2015 16:27:20 GMT -5
The best bet is to get one from your vet.
The over the counter meds have had some bad reactions.
I'd wash their bedding and vacuum just in case. One flea could easily have come in from outdoors and that may be all you see, but it's best to take precautions. Those darn fleas are so prolific.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2015 16:43:44 GMT -5
I'd wash their bedding and vacuum just in case. One flea could easily have come in from outdoors and that may be all you see, but it's best to take precautions. Those darn fleas are so prolific. Yeah I swapped the bedding out, vacuumed their usual play room and sprayed it down with some flea stuff for carpets and furniture. I think the cat's probably bought it in, since they also go in that room from time to time and my boys haven't been out since I brought them home. |
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Post by lyles on Oct 8, 2015 18:53:28 GMT -5
I'd wash their bedding and vacuum just in case. One flea could easily have come in from outdoors and that may be all you see, but it's best to take precautions. Those darn fleas are so prolific. Yeah I swapped the bedding out, vacuumed their usual play room and sprayed it down with some flea stuff for carpets and furniture. I think the cat's probably bought it in, since they also go in that room from time to time and my boys haven't been out since I brought them home. Cats are notorious flea bags! When I had a stray problem they brought tons of fleas into the yard and got on our dog and my ferrets. It was a pain but when I got rid of all the strays in the neighborhood and blanketed everything in diatometrous earth I haven't had a flea problem since. |
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Post by linsul on Oct 10, 2015 11:44:35 GMT -5
You can also put diatomaceous earth (can find at garden stores or online) around the base of the cage. It's a non chemical killer that doesn't hurt mammals but it's like glass shards to fleas and ants and any other insect/bug pest. Looks like powder but on a microscopic level it has very sharp edges that dessicate the bugs. Not fast acting though, more of a preventative. We put it in our flower beds for fire ant prevention and around any known mounds and the property line and it's been very good stuff.
Overall though the best bet is to just get a Vet prescribed medicine. Our dog and our ferrets are all on Revolution, amazing stuff!
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