Comments on: Try Natural Flea Relief For Your Tripawd Dog http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/ It's better to hop on three legs than to limp on four. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:35:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Life http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-15798 Life Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:03:29 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/#comment-15798 Sorry to say that fleas DO occur in Colorado, more specifically, I know they are in the Denver area because the vets here will tell you that fleas exist here. Two of my dogs have had fleas and they've never been anywhere besides the house, the yard, and short walks around my neighborhood. My house is clean and my yard is well-groomed and beautiful, and my neighborhood is a clean Lakewood area (Denver suburb). It's been close to zero in the winter and they even survive that! I'm happy to hear about diatomaceous earth to finally kill the fleas, among other horrid insects such as brown recluse and massive amounts of hobo spiders that have appeared on my property and in my house over this past year! Fleas may not occur in the mountains but they're definitely in the city and the foothills. Sorry to say that fleas DO occur in Colorado, more specifically, I know they are in the Denver area because the vets here will tell you that fleas exist here. Two of my dogs have had fleas and they’ve never been anywhere besides the house, the yard, and short walks around my neighborhood. My house is clean and my yard is well-groomed and beautiful, and my neighborhood is a clean Lakewood area (Denver suburb). It’s been close to zero in the winter and they even survive that! I’m happy to hear about diatomaceous earth to finally kill the fleas, among other horrid insects such as brown recluse and massive amounts of hobo spiders that have appeared on my property and in my house over this past year! Fleas may not occur in the mountains but they’re definitely in the city and the foothills.

]]> By: @#$%# dog fleas! http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-15492 @#$%# dog fleas! Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:53:28 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/#comment-15492 Great information. I have used Diatomaceous Earth outside for controlling bugs getting into the house, but I haven't thought of using it to control fleas inside. I'm all for natural solutions ... and as well as being safer, they are generally much less expensive than medications. Great information. I have used Diatomaceous Earth outside for controlling bugs getting into the house, but I haven’t thought of using it to control fleas inside. I’m all for natural solutions … and as well as being safer, they are generally much less expensive than medications.

]]> By: jerry http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12100 jerry Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:18:14 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/#comment-12100 Well I agree, there aren't any fleas at high altitude. I've been living at 9300' all summer, and we haven't found a single flea. Lots of other critters, but none of those little buggers. Mom bought me the Flea Flee spray, but I haven't really needed it, only to help me smell great! Thanks for sharing the info and your thoughts with us, it's always appreciated! Well I agree, there aren’t any fleas at high altitude. I’ve been living at 9300′ all summer, and we haven’t found a single flea. Lots of other critters, but none of those little buggers. Mom bought me the Flea Flee spray, but I haven’t really needed it, only to help me smell great!

Thanks for sharing the info and your thoughts with us, it’s always appreciated!

]]> By: LuvYourPets http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12054 LuvYourPets Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:35:33 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/#comment-12054 Here is a link from a DVM that says fleas will not survive above 5,000 feet: http://www.cottonwooddvm.com/Fleas%20in%20Colorado.pdf But, here's another link from a DVM that says fleas do exist in Colorado: http://www.dirt-dog.com/vet/fleas.html Now, I lived in Denver which is the Mile High City (5,280 ft). We had NO fleas EVER on any of our pets and most vets there will tell you they do not exist in Colorado due to the high altitude. I just wish I would quit opening my big mouth before I researched my details more. I'm blaming this whole thing on Blazer (my poor unsuspecting pup); he started it! My apologies if this issue is confusing. Love, Blazer Here is a link from a DVM that says fleas will not survive above 5,000 feet: http://www.cottonwooddvm.com/Fleas%20in%20Colorado.pdf

But, here’s another link from a DVM that says fleas do exist in Colorado:
http://www.dirt-dog.com/vet/fleas.html

Now, I lived in Denver which is the Mile High City (5,280 ft). We had NO fleas EVER on any of our pets and most vets there will tell you they do not exist in Colorado due to the high altitude. I just wish I would quit opening my big mouth before I researched my details more.

I’m blaming this whole thing on Blazer (my poor unsuspecting pup); he started it!

My apologies if this issue is confusing.

Love, Blazer

]]> By: LuvYourPets http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12053 LuvYourPets Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:23:43 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/#comment-12053 Oh my gosh, I almost forgot to mention this! There are no fleas in Colorado! The altitude is too high for fleas to survive there. I know this because that is where I grew up (for 36 years), even though I now live in Oregon. So, you don't need flea products in Colorado, at all. Sincerely, Vicki Tankersley Oh my gosh, I almost forgot to mention this! There are no fleas in Colorado! The altitude is too high for fleas to survive there. I know this because that is where I grew up (for 36 years), even though I now live in Oregon. So, you don’t need flea products in Colorado, at all.

Sincerely,
Vicki Tankersley

]]> By: LuvYourPets http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12052 LuvYourPets Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:21:01 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/2008/06/15/try-natural-flea-relief-for-your-tripawd-dog/#comment-12052 Wow, I'm glad I found this info. I have often wondered about the Frontline Plus I use on my little Miniature Poodle & my kitty. And, I never liked the idea of why I had to wash my hands after using it, if it was supposedly so safe for pets. I had never heard of Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth or Flee Flea! That's why I love your website so much; I learn so many new things every day. Sincerely, Vicki Tankersley Wow, I’m glad I found this info. I have often wondered about the Frontline Plus I use on my little Miniature Poodle & my kitty. And, I never liked the idea of why I had to wash my hands after using it, if it was supposedly so safe for pets. I had never heard of Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth or Flee Flea! That’s why I love your website so much; I learn so many new things every day.

Sincerely,
Vicki Tankersley

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