[AlpacaTalk] Re: OT: tapeworms in dogs/cats
Ah-ha! How I've battled fleas!
First thing is you need to get rid of the fleas or you're only
fighting an endless battle.
Twenty Mule Team Borax (a laundry soap) is excellent -- and non-
toxic! -- way to rid house of fleas. Sprinkle it liberally
everywhere the house pets sleep and/or rest...that means carpets,
furniture, and beds. Vacuum 24 to 36 hours later and throw dirt into
plastic bag tied at top and placed in trash container away from
house. Do not ever leave dirt in vacuum; fleas will get out.
Reapply the Borax in the house. The Borax dehydrates the fleas and
you shouldn't have to reapply after the second time for at least a
year unless you shampoo your carpet.
Outside I would sprinkle DE liberally where the cats spend the most
time and where the indoor pets might lie (garden, door mats, etc).
Then I would add DE to the food of all the cats and dog. (Someone
else will have to tell you how much because I haven't used it, but
have heard it works well.)
Yes, the medication is expensive. The DE should work, too, and
shouldn't be as hard on the older animals' systems.
And actually once you get rid of the fleas so the animals aren't
being constantly re-infected their strong bodies should get rid of
the tapes over the course of time.
Hope this helps -
Cinda Young
Driwind Alpacas
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