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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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Do fleas have the ability to swim?
Yes, fleas have the ability to swim. They can move through water by using their legs to paddle and their bodies to float.
Can you drown fleas in a bath?
Yes, you can drown fleas in a bath by using soapy water. Fleas cannot swim and will drown when submerged in water with soap.
Can fleas drown in water?
Yes, fleas can drown in water because they are not able to swim and can become submerged and unable to breathe.
Do fleas die in the water?
Yes, fleas can drown in water because they are not able to swim and can become trapped and unable to breathe.
Will fleas drown in a bath?
Yes, fleas can drown in a bath because they are not able to swim and will eventually become submerged in water.
Can fleas die in water?
Yes, fleas can die in water. They are not able to swim and can drown if submerged in water for a prolonged period of time.
Do fleas drown in a bath?
Yes, fleas can drown in a bath because they are not able to swim and can become submerged in water, leading to their death.
Do fleas die when submerged in water?
Yes, fleas can drown when submerged in water because they are not able to swim or survive underwater for extended periods of time.
Do fleas die when they come into contact with water?
Yes, fleas can drown when they come into contact with water because they are not able to swim or survive underwater for an extended period of time.
Do sand fleas swim back to the ocean with the tide?
Sand fleas, also known as beach hoppers, do not swim back to the ocean with the tide. They are not adapted for swimming in water and typically burrow into the sand or vegetation to avoid being swept away by the tide.
How can fleas be effectively eliminated by ensuring they drown in water?
Fleas can be effectively eliminated by drowning them in water because they are unable to swim and will eventually drown. Placing the affected pet in a bath or using a flea comb in a bowl of soapy water can help remove and kill the fleas.
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.
