How to permanently get rid of dog fleas in my house and yard?

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How can I get permanently clear my dogs of fleas ? I bathe them at least once a week, with flea shampoo, I also use dawn dish soap at times. I've tried flea colors, sprays, I've washed their beds, sprayed my back yard (when the dogs arnt around of course) I feel hopeless at this point nothing has worked any products recommendation? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 years and 9 months old

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

There are three things you need to do to combat fleas: 1. Treat ALL animals in the house with flea prevention monthly. Even cats and even if they don't go outside. Baths, sprays and collars (with the exception of the Seresto collar) are only temporary fixes. You need to use a prescription strength oral or topical prevention that you get from your vet. You can also get these products at your local Petco when they have their weekend VETCO clinics (a vet will be on site). Here is a link to their site and locations in your area. You need to bring your pet(s) with you to the clinic. I suggest you arrive at least 30 minutes early before the start of the clinic to get in line. This will be your least expensive option. ( https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/clinic-locations-and-schedules/?zip=91744 ) 2. Treat the house environment. This is the only product that I recommend for indoors: Knockout Spray E.S. You should re-treat the home every 6 months. ( https://www.chewy.com/virbac-knockout-es-area-treatment/dp/53856 ) 3. Treat the yard (if you have one). I recommend this product. I would treat the yard once a month for 3 months and then go to once every 2-3 months. ( https://www.chewy.com/advantage-yard-premise-spray-32-oz/dp/103395 ) If you do all these things you should no longer have a flea issue. Use all products as directed by the manufacturer. Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.

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