A Huge Disappointment

Oh no, sulsisels, I am so sorry. I am one who told you about the lavender which I am finding doesn't work either..Or at least in September when they are the worse. Of course you being in Florida, the climate is different. I confess that I did invest in a 3 month supply of frontline, (Got it for 15.00 on Ebay) and now I regret it after reading this. This is because I think I finally got them under control..How? Now I am not saying this works, it worked on our dalmatian because of her short hair. I am experimenting with this product now, having both long hair and short hair dogs and I don't want to say it works, (though it did for my dal) for another year. But it might be something for you to look into. It also is not natural, but I feel better than the chemicals, and that is "Avon's Skin So Soft Oil" (I also heard the lotion works as well, but never tried it) Because of Ciara's long hair, like your Irish Setter, is difficult to get the oil onto her skin. I use it straight from the bottle and rub it in. I started using it yesterday and today I picked off fewer fleas, but it could be that they are getting ready to recycle again. I only bought the frontline because I was told it was the best, but if the skin so soft works, I won't use it. (I am not expecting it in the mail for at least 2-3 weeks) Also, since they do have the fleas now, if you do try the skin so soft, I suggest you check them twice and day and when you see fleas, recoat them. With my dal I only use it occasionally, but that was because she didn't have fleas, my girls do and so I am applying it more often until they are free from the fleas.. You can also put a little oil in the bath water if they have a lot of fleas, this way you can get rid of the majority before treating them..

I had the problem once and it makes me smile to read your story because i did what you did...and yeah i didn't work. even if you kill the ticks and flies on your dogs when they will roam around your backyard they will again catch flies and ticks there. so you need to buy some insecticide, a cage, and tick and flies remover for your dog. first put your dog in a cage make sure its secure. then spray the insecticide on your house especially on your backyard. then wash your dogs with flies and tick remover. and presto you've no more tick and flies...hope this help

do you put your dogs outside after applying the flea medicine? your suppose to put the dogs outside for a while so the fleas can jump off of them. fleas naturally jump off the dogs after applying the flea medicine. if not your just leaving the fleas inside the house for them to latch back on to your dogs.

sorry for it :( i see you really care much for your dogs^^ well the best you can do maybe is put vinegar in their bodies. maybe is crazy but someone told me before that it puts wasps away so maybe will put also those bad "little animals" go away from your dogs^^ just try and see if they disappear^^ i wish so^^ if not try to go to a vet and ask what you can do to help your dogs^^ im sure a vet can help you ^^ and maybe you dont need a consultation^^ maybe he tells you for free :)

i think there was a sort of collar used to control the ticks and fleas, it's a bit expensive but it really works.here in our country, i used these collars to protect my dogs from fleas,and it is effective.

we have same problem but last 3 weeks i found the answer..when me and my husband went to the store i seen "adams shampoo"($10.00).me and my husband tried to use it to our dogs.i give my 3 dogs a bath thrice a week using "adams shampoo" and my huband vacuum the carpet and there beds while im giving them a bath in their bathroom.now my dogs is getin relax,no more fleas and ticks!try to do this same thing.use adams shampoo to your dogs 3 times a week,vacuum the carpets or the places where they sleep everytime u given them a bath and dont let them stay outside long.3-5 mins is enough for them to go to bathroom outside.