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Episode Four:A Glance of Hope

Two weeks after applying the flea powder and daily usage of the flea comb, we haven’t found a flea several days in a row. I also got a steam mop and used it after the whole place has been vacuumed. It was such a nice feeling to know that my hard work had finally paid off.

Episode Five: The Flea Life Cycle Strikes Back
Now rascal is about 5 weeks old and seems to be flea-free. One day I saw him scratching. I told myself that shouldn’t be caused by flea bites, but I decided to brush him with the flea comb just to check. I found 3 fleas on him after I brushed him and it confirmed my apartment reached a code-red situation. Because the larva and flea eggs are so small and can’t be seen with the naked eye. It’s really difficult to eliminate fleas. I went to the Home Depot to buy a super duper vacuum then I started to use the flea powder again.

Episode Six: Return of Peace

On the same day rascal was given Frontline, I found some inactive fleas on the surface of his coat. I didn’t find any fleas ever since I applied Frontline on him. I also used Herbal Defense Spray (from the Only Natural Pet Store) on him every time he had a bath for 2 months. Our place was routinely vacuumed and natural flea powder was also used one more time. More than half a year passed, no more fleas were found on him.

Chilling out on the laptop desk and I am a flea-free boy. P.S. I am 48 weeks old now =^.^=

Materials: Felt, Polyester filling, Organic catnip, Thread

Materials of DIY catnip toy

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Here are 5 easy tips for using a flea comb

1. Choosing a good flea comb also helps you catch fleas easier. The best flea comb is like the one in the picture. That flea comb has stainless steel bristles and it has a long handle.

2. Before you start brushing your pet, make sure to have a cup of soapy water by your side. Soapy water can wash the oily coating off the fleas and it can also drown them. Once you catch a flea you can just dip the comb in soapy water without getting your hands wet.

3. Only brush your cat/dog when its coat is dry.

4. Start from your pet’s face then brush toward its tail. Brush its body thoroughly. Face, neck, belly and the rear parts  are the spots that should be brushed more often.

5. Make sure to vacuum your living space at least once a week.You can also incorporate other anti-flea products with combing to eradicate residual flea eggs and larva.

Fighting fleas is not an easy task. It’s like the Star Wars Trilogy, it’s going to take you a lot of time to finish them.

Little rascal has fleas~~~poor guy

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