Can and how would I safely use it on the coats of my dogs and cats to control fleas? Thank you.

-- Susan from almost Northern MI (smb7705@aol.com), December 27, 2001

Answers

Hi, Susan! When I see my cats scratching, I just rub some d.e. into their fur - seems to do the trick. Also, I sprinkle some on the carpet and onto chairs, etc. where they like to curl up. Most chairs, couch, etc. I keep covered with an old sheet or towels, so then I just toss it into the washing machine. I vacuum up the d.e. after a couple of days. Don't know if I'm doing it "right" or not, but seems to work. Good Luck!

-- Bonnie (chilton@stateline-isp.com), December 27, 2001.

Yep, Bonnie, you're doing it right! I've also found that since I've been feeding the dogs the food grade DE that they no longer get fleas.

-- ~Rogo (rogo2020@yahoo.com), December 27, 2001.

Thank you for the good ideas.

-- Susan from almost Northern MI (cobwoman@yahoo.com), December 31, 2001.