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Mmmm, here's the deal. Insects can survive in water for a while because they breathe through their bodies and small bubbles of air cling to the minute hairs on their bodies. You can't get rid of fleas by submerging the animal in water, it just won't work. Not to mention air is also trapped in the animal's fur. You really need some sort of "flux" to get the air off them and poison the bugs. Shampoo for fleas is great as it also has a poison for fleas, but if you don't have any and can't get any, a good human shampoo will do in a punch and usually works if you lather up the animal, rinse, lather and rinse. It will usually kill the fleas off and they'll wash off the body with a good rinsing. Make sure to use your hands and really massage and scrub. Good luck
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∙ 10y agoBasic Flea Facts:
Fleas lay eggs everyday on your pets, in your carpets, or any other soft surface if you have them and have been dealing with the problem for a while. One flea can lay up to 10,000 eggs in their life time and can settle in your hair, pet's hair, or soft surface in about 10 minutes. They also love to rest on your socks or slippers to keep warm. They disappear in the winter and reappear when summer comes around.
Preventing and Killing:There are many products out there to prevent and repel fleas, most harmful on your pet more than the fleas themselves. A good trick to kill fleas that hide in your carpet is to sprinkle salt on it. It dehydrates the fleas and kills them before the eggs hatch. Then, in a day or so vacuum up the salt. Also, I suggest organic flea soaps and medications. Ask your vet about getting your pet a safe medication.
Waterproof:I do not believe fleas are waterproof, that is why I give my own pet frequent baths whenever I suspect a flea problem. We have also tested some of the soaps you purchase at simple stores like Walmart or so and they irritate my pets skin and leave a red rash
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Do sand fleas swim back to the ocean with the tide?
No. Today I tried it and they just lay there.
Can a small cat swim?
Yes, I've put very young kittens in the bathtub with Dawn dishwashing liquid, to rid them of fleas. They don't like being in deep water, but they certainly can swim when the water is over their heads.
Do you have fleas?
I do not have fleas, but it is possible for humans to fleas. Usually though fleas stick to dogs and cats etc.
What do you call a rabbit with fleas?
Fleas on a rabbit are just called fleas, and a rabbit with fleas is just called a rabbit with fleas. If your rabbit has fleas, the safest way to treat it is to take the rabbit to a vet.
Are dog fleas and cat fleas the same?
While cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) and dog fleas (Ctenocephalides cannis) are two different species, most of the fleas found on dogs are actually cat fleas.
Are there fleas in the Arctic?
Yes, there are fleas in Alaska. The fleas can be on house pets such as dogs and cats. Fleas can also be on wild animals such as bears.
Is dog fleas less in winter time?
Some fleas are there but most fleas stay on.
Is fleas plural form of flea?
Yes, fleas is the plural form of the noun flea, referring to the parasitic insect. The collective noun for a group of fleas is a swarm.Examples:I was bitten by a flea.That dog is covered in fleas!Her house was infested with a swarm of fleas.
Was it the rats with the black disease or the fleas?
The fleas; but the rats carried the fleas. So in a sense both.
Can bird fleas live on cats?
No, bird fleas cannot get into cats. There are different kinds of fleas.
Can sugar gliders get fleas?
Due to their fur type, it is unlikely that they will get fleas. However, if you have a cat or dog with fleas, the fleas can end up on the sugar glider.
Can gerbils get fleas in a clean cage?
yes or no because if a person had fleas and they picked it up it could get fleas
