FLEAS........

[hissie]

I wouldn't recommend ANY Bob Martin products.

[Perpetua]

Jan 30, 2012 17:55:12 GMT magicma said:

Thanks Perpy - but how would he give her those?? wrapped in a piece of chicken (treat)?? That's what he does with the vets tabs. MMa

Terribly sorry MM, I gave you duff info . . . garlic is not suitable for cats . . . although fine for dogs & humans to ward off fleas/mossies.

But I'd really have to agree with what everyone else has said . . . Frontline and fumigation of the property would be the best way to go . . .

[Jemima]

And they don't turn up in a huge van with anything you wouldn't want the neighbours to see written on the side, just a normal council van. So he can say hes having some repairs done

Just give them a call, normaly can book you in within the next week or so, explain hes a pensioner, and just show the pension book on the day was all it took.

[esmecullen]

I agree with the majority, Frontline is best for fleas, I got a large tin of spray from the vets for the carpets and furnishings why my little monster got infested with fleas, but for the life of me I cant remember what it was called, will try and find out for you (I can remember it was in a purple tin). It was brilliant stuff and I think I paid £9.50 5yrs ago for quite a big tin

[PeeKay]

Just to clarify our position, we do not use the Bob Martin Spot On product - only the PLASTIC collars (not the felt ones at all) and none of my cats have ever suffered in any way.

With the information you've given however, we will now source another product. We've used Frontline previously, but that product produces a reaction in both of our cats and so we stopped using it (and the 'cover' didn't last that long for us either, unfortunately).

Isn't it strange how people (cats) have differing experiences with products? All I can say is that our two have been 100% with them. Hey ho.

[magicma]

Thanks all. I think I will order some stuff myself and just give it to Dotty's 'dad'. Will sort it out in the morning - eyes tired now.
MMa

[Perpetua]

It goes to show Peekay, how individual animals are in their reaction to medication . . . just like their two legged companions really.

We're lucky to have the internet, so we can source the alternatives relatively easily.

[Chrissie]

Please don't give your cats garlic, it is toxic to them It's OK for dogs, but not for cats.

I used to use Frontline combo but these days find that Stronghold is far better, however, it is only available on prescription.

[Perpetua]

Is it really Chrissie . . . I'll go amend my post with the duff info, very sorry MM.

[Chrissie]

Yes it is Mandy along with permethrin that has been found in Bob Martin flea treatments - sorry peekay, Gordy s right.

[Perpetua]

That's something I've learnt tonight Chrissie.

[bel]

Iv heard about the affects of Bob Martin products so have never used them. Iv heard garlic being used for keeping fleas at bay never tried it thank god as i didnt know that either Chrissie

[Perpetua]

It doesn't mention it being toxic to cats in our books at work either Bel.

[bel]

I know chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs. Well we know now Perpy just glad i never tried it, mainly cus i hate the smell of garlic.

[Chrissie]

You are right Bel about chocolate & there are many other things including onions & garlic -

cats.about.com/cs/catfood/a/humanfood.htm

One of the worst things though is lillies -

www.vetbase.co.uk/information/lilies-are-toxic-cats.php