We lived in Maryland for a year and although our cats were indoor only we somehow brought in fleas. When we got back to Missouri we found a company called Fleabusters that came to our house and used a Borate (Borax) product on our carpet. Took care of the problem in the house that we fought for months in Maryland (1991-1992). Did it yearly for a few years then stopped. We didn't have a flea problem for years until a year before my Seb died, (2021). Called the vet and she prescribed one of the products that you can put on their skin, (can't remember what it was, sorry! Will ask my husband.) and Fleabusters RX powder. I wouldn't have used the skin product usually, but Seb had developed severe spine problems and was unable to scratch properly and was miserable. You can buy the Fleabusters powder online, Chewy and Amazon carry it, but our vet sold it and it worked great. You can use it with area rugs and hardwood floors, too. You can't breathe it in directly so you'd have to use a face mask, gloves, etc. If your vet carries it they can tell you how to apply it safely. I'm very cautious about using any chemicals around our animal companions. My vet uses it in her own home around her animal companions and her human kids--and she's very cautious, too. I can tell you I preferred using the Fleabusters service, https://fleabusters.com/ . It was easier and I knew that it was applied properly. They would also come back out again and reapply if the fleas weren't gone quickly, (never had to do that.) It was still during Covid when Seb got the fleas, and we decided against having someone come in. The alternative is to vacuum every single day, and take the vacuum bag out to the garbage every day. You have vacuum everywhere, furniture, mattresses--basically anything that the fleas can infest. We did both, vacuumed daily and used the Fleabusters. Our Sebbie had to be comfortable! The Fleabusters company can tell you if they are in your area, https://fleabusters.com/services/. They have a nematode service for your yard. Can't recommend that because we've never used it. Not saying it isn't good, just don't know about it because our cats were indoor only. Maybe someone else can tell you if it works.
The main thing in my humble opinion for Tegwen is to insure she stays flea free until she's old enough that an infestation isn't a problem. Not saying I know best, your vet is the expert. If nothing else call your vet and ask about the Fleabusters, and take his informed advice.
You don't need this on top of everything else, Siwsan. Wish I was close enough to help. Hugs to you and your furkids!
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