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I don%26#039;t have a pet of my own. After I had to put my cat down, I bombed the house %26amp; treated the carpet for fleas. NO other dog or cat has been inside my home for 2 years. I know fleas can hitch rides on your clothing from someone%26#039;s house or yard.
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From my class notes:If you get bitten by fleas, it is best to break the flea life cycle by treating the home, the pets, and the outside environment with insecticide. Home foggers and flea collars are not always effective. Birds and fish must be protected during spraying. If home treatments are ineffective, professional extermination may be needed.
An over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream can help relieve itching.
Other common treatments for flea bites are:
wash the bites with antiseptic soap to reduce the risk of infection.
apply an ice pack frequently to help relieve swelling.
use calamine lotion, anesthetic creams or similar to treat the itching.
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Most likely, unless the animal was in your home, you do not have fleas in your carpet. You could have mites though. Have your carpet cleaned or pull it up.
Use white vinegar on the bites to stop the itch.
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