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From: mush@dsd.UUCP (Dave Decker)
Newsgroups: net.pets
Subject: Re: LifeTime flea Collor
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Date: Tue, 23-Apr-85 14:12:15 EST
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Posted: Tue Apr 23 14:12:15 1985
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> Signed,
> 
> The Seekers of the Ultimate Flea Problem Solution
> (We have the ultimate flea problem!)
> Helen & Jim

For a few years now I have been using, and my Vet has been advising
using Fenthion on dogs for fleas.  This product is sold under the
trade name Spotton in live stock supply stores as a remidy for cattle.
I think it has just recently been officialy approved for use on dogs,
not sure, however.  The dose is 1cc per 100Lb of dog and is applied
to the skin in the groin area or groin and rump area.  This stuff
is very strong and is an organic phosphate.  Fleas will leave the
animal for about 5 days.  You can dose every 7 days although you
may be able to dose every 5 days for a while.  Fleas, however spend
most of their time off the animal in the rugs etc. and can live for
a year without food.  Making the fleas leave the dog is not the only
thing that needs to be done.  You must Fog the house and spray the
yard/kennel.  My Vet says to use Malathion on the yard, but that
dosn't work.  I use Fenthion.  You should not use Fenthion if drainage
from your yard will get into the water supply of animals or people,
however.

Dave Decker DSD Ampex Corp Redwood City Ca    (mush)