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In reply to the discussion: I got Patches to the vet and back. Vet says he has fleas, gave me some expensive medicine [View all]Clouds Passing
(2,568 posts)32. If your kitty is an indoor/outdoor, get a puffer and puff it on the yard. That works great!
Wear a mask. Fleas suck, literally.
Im glad you're both better!
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I got Patches to the vet and back. Vet says he has fleas, gave me some expensive medicine [View all]
Walleye
Aug 2024
OP
Thank you that certainly sounds like it's worth a try. I think we used to use diatomaceous in New York
Walleye
Aug 2024
#4
Do NOT dust your kitty with it because it's very fine and can get in his lungs. Wear a mask when you dust carpet and
SheltieLover
Aug 2024
#9
There are several flea-borne diseases that a cat can get. One of my outdoor cats came down
sinkingfeeling
Aug 2024
#15
I've used Fleabusters. https://fleabusters.com/services/ as my exterminators.
HeartsCanHope
Aug 2024
#23
Thank you so much. That sounds like it'll work. Patches seems fine this morning and had a very good night last night.
Walleye
Aug 2024
#24
Thank you Patches seems much better. I'm laundering all the linens and so forth.
Walleye
Aug 2024
#28
If your kitty is an indoor/outdoor, get a puffer and puff it on the yard. That works great!
Clouds Passing
Aug 2024
#32
if you are getting morning dew on your grass, it's been rendered ineffective
SheltieLover
Aug 2024
#39