How do you get rid of fleas and treat flea bites?
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First of all I understand the floor thing but you may have to figure out a way for her to play on the floor on a blanket for a while. Here's the thing on fleas cause I've been there and I have two kids. First if the cat is going to keep going outside get Frontline. Don't get anything cheaper because it won't work I promise. Then you will need to bomb the house, because what fleas do is they live in your mattress and your carpet especially and wait for a warm body to land so they can eat. Get at least two flea bombs, remove   or seal up in the cabinets all the food and dishes. Strip the bedding and wash it all. Make sure all the little one's clothing is taken out of the house too. Then while the bombing is being done inside you need to use a spray on the windows and door jams because you would be amazed at how they will jump out the windows, wait and then jump back in. Otherwise I would seriously consider either getting rid of the cat or make it indoor only because if you think fleas are bad wait till it brings home ring worm. Good luck!
1174143
The best one I've found is Deet, but I've heard good things about Bite Blocker:\n\nhttp://www.bug-spray.org/
1140260
Why would you want ot get rid of them?????  Keep them as pets!  If you have enough you can train them to do tricks and open a modern flea circus!!!
626524
Nothing will get rid of it but time. In the mean time, take a bath with black tea teabags in it. 10-12 tea bags of plain black tea will stop the itching for a longer period of time than calamine lotion. Make sure if you do itch, that you wash your hands. The poison will get under your finger nails and then spread when you touch somewhere new.
1079021
The best way to treat mosquito bites is, mix some water and salt in a cup until it thick, then pack it on the bite. It will heal the next day.
595623
Wash the area thoroughly, put on some neosporin and a bandaid. Take a benedryl (will help with itching, burning and mild allergic symptoms).\nWatch the area carefully for signs of changes such as lots of swelling, red rings, puss, smell, etc. \nThe bite will *probably* be gone by tomorrow, but if it does exhibit venom symptoms, see a doctor.
47537
Try a product called "RID". You massage it into your scalp killing all the bugs and eggs. It also comes with a fine comb to brush them away. It smells pretty caustic, but it works. Just make sure you follow the instructions.
1014293
go get some lice shampoo at your local pharmacy and treat your head just in case.  if you put your head on any object since the hat went on your head you may want to get the lice killing spray which will be next to the shampoo at your local pharmacy (i used to work at cvs)
1121632
Use nail polish remover to clean the area & then put clear nail polish on the chigger bite. It will stop the itching & help it to heal quicker.
219822
Always remember this if you lay with dogs you get fleas.This statement will cover a lot of ground.
115783
NEVER use your hands as toys with the cat.  Make sure you have LOTS of cat toys because cats get bored easily and if they only have one or 2 toys, they will use you as a toy.  If your cat starts to bite or scratch you, immediately stop playing with it, using your open hand put it in front of the cats nose and sternly say NO, then go into another room and ignore the cat.  He will get the point that biting and scratching will get him no love and attention from you, which is very important to your cat.  Also, when your cat doesn't want you to pet him anymore and starts to scratch or bite, it's just his way of telling you that he's getting annoyed with you.  If he's got a problem with scratching furniture, there is a non-toxic homeopathic spray you can purchase from Pet Smart called No Scratch that I use as a training tool to get my cat to stop clawing my new couch that she has a problem with.  Make sure you have an appropriate scratching post that is tall enough for your cat, this helps tremendously.  Hope this is helpful!
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Soak her in a bath with baking soda.  It will help relieve the itch.  They have to go away on their own.  Watch what she eats that isn't normally a part of her diet.  Make sure she isn't under undue stress.  If she isn't too young (under twelve) you can try an antihistame.
607263
Put some alcohol on it. The kind you use to clean up cuts and stuff. Can you imagine the nastiness. It'll really help. It helped me and i used to be addicted to it! And i used to bite my nails to the point where i would bleed. And it helped me!
1093730
my cat has fleas.   \n\n2 pts.\n\n\n.......poof~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
459029
Bactine spray which seals and coats the bites to keep the air off (which causes the itching) should help, or try using calomine lotion. As far as getting rid of the scars goes, only time will fade them, or plastic surgery, lol!
918636
They sure can! Like the dreaded Hantavirus!! \nIt is prevalent in the four corners region of they United States. \n\nBubonic plague can be carried by the fleas mice have, so try to avoid contact with them altogether. \n\nhere are some tips to avoid the plague and the hantavirus - \n    *  Do not pick up or touch dead animals.\n    * If plague has recently been found in your area, report any observations of sick or dead animals to the local health department or law enforcement officials.\n    * Make your home rodent-proof. Eliminate sources of food and nesting places for rodents around homes, work places, and recreation areas; remove brush, rock piles, junk, cluttered firewood, and potential food supplies, such as pet and wild animal food.\n    * If you anticipate being exposed to rodent fleas, apply insect repellents to clothing and skin, according to label instructions, to prevent flea bites. Wear gloves when handling potentially infected animals.\n    * If you live in areas where rodent plague occurs, treat pet dogs and cats for flea control regularly and do not allow these animals to roam freely.\n    * Treat rodent sites around your home with flea powder or a suitable insecticide.\n    * Health authorities may use appropriate chemicals to kill fleas at selected sites during animal plague outbreaks.\n    * Take your pet to a veterinarian if it becomes ill with a high fever and/or an abscess (open sore). Pets with plague can transmit the illness to humans.\n    * See a physician if you become ill with a high fever and/or a swollen lymph node. Remember, plague is treatable.
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http://www.home-remedy.org/home-remedies-for-mosquito-bites.html\n\n\nhome remedys, read this.