Sophie just had her first flea bath, and I lived to tell about it

[Siwsan]

She was pretty squiggly and vocal, at first, but then she seemed to start to begrudgingly enjoy the process. Especially the rinse off with the shower head setting on 'massage'.

I'd been so focused on the kittens, I hadn't paid nearly close enough attention to her, and it was getting bad, despite using a flea medication. Now I know why I was having such a struggle getting things under control. So, we will start from scratch (no pun intended) and she will get groomed just as often as the kittens do. More vacuuming, more steam cleaning, and more spraying. And, I'm ordering food grade Diatomaceous Earth from Home Depot.

The kittens get their next treatment in 3 weeks.

Is it too early for a glass of Pinot Grigio? Probably.

[Phoenix61]

1. Is it food grade? nt

[Siwsan]

3. Yes

Most definitely.

[Phoenix61]

6. Awesome! It takes about 7 days before you see the effect.

That’s about the life cycle of a flea. It just kills the larva not the adults. Best stuff I ever got. The place I was living at the time had wall to wall carpet everywhere. A week after I used it the fleas were gone for good.

[niyad]

2. It is after noon somewhere! Glad that Sophie grudgingly tolerated the bath!

You have a lot of work ahead. Switch to Champagne. Acceptable at any hour, in orange juice or peach juice.

[Siwsan]

4. It's not even 11 and I'm EXHAUSTED

After the bath, I kept her wrapped in a big towel and cuddled with her for about 10 minutes. I have NO idea where she is, right now. Probably somewhere plotting my demise.

[niyad]

5. Yes. Do watch your footing!

[LastDemocratInSC]

7. Too early for a glass of Pinot Grigio?

Hey, it's always 11 AM somewhere.

[Siwsan]

8. It might be a good idea if I hold off until I finish mowing and weed whacking