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The Electronic flea comb takes two AA batteries which fit into the handle. The teeth of the comb retract into the handle so you just insert the batteries, release the teeth and then gently comb through the coat whilst pressing a little red button on top of the comb.
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Luscombe Water Gardens Neo-Tec Electronic Pet Flea Exterminator Simply brush ... more
your pets hair with the comb, electrified teeth of the comb will kill pet fleas on contact. Fleas easily grow on the body of pets! Imagine when you find out that your pet is carrying fleas,would you still love him as much as you did? Neo. Tec Electronic Pet Flea Exterminator can kill and easily removes fleas from the body of your pets. It is effective on cats and short-haired dogs. Simply brush the hair of your pet with the comb that emits electronic charge, enough to kill flea on contact, yet so mild that your pet does not feel it. It is an effective and unique product of technological breakthrough, uses no chemical and is very practical. REQUIRES 2 x AA batteries (not supplied)
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Advantages: It is quick and effective Disadvantages: It doesn't kill eggs or larvae so you need another product for those
...my gadgets!) It was an electronic flea comb which, it was claimed, would electrocute fleas on contact. I had never had cause to use it before but it seemed to be worth a try especially as I wouldn't be able to get hold of any flea treatments at that time of night.
The Electronic flea comb takes two AA batteries which fit into the handle. The teeth of the comb retract into the handle so you just insert the batteries, release the teeth ... ...little red button on top of the comb.
It took minutes to get it ready and then I set to work on the cat with the moving black speck. I first targetted the general area where I had seen the problem. Within seconds the comb emitted a beep and sure enough, whatever the insect was, it was zapped, dead and resting on the teeth of the comb. I combed the cat all over and only found the one 'problem'. Next I combed through the other two cats ... more
I do not have a violent nature but there are times when I am motivated to do harm and one of those times is if I find a flea on my pets. One of the downsides of keeping pets is the concern that from time to time they might harbour a few pets of their own in the form of fleas. I am fortunate that I have very light coloured cats so I can easily tell if one hops on board and to be honest it is rare that we have a problem. My present three cats have never had fleas at all but I am ever watchful. Fleas can be harmful to pets, kittens even die from heavy flea infestations, so it is important to tackle the problem should it ever arise.
The Problem
Last week I took two of my cats to the vets for their annual booster shots and later that night I was stroking one of them on my knee when I spotted a black speck on his coat. I went to pick it off and it moved! Oh dear, could it be one of them had acquired a flea? Now please understand I am not saying that there is a problem at my vets but it is the one time of year when my cats are in close contact with other animals so it always possible someone hitched a ride in the waiting room.
The Solution
Whilst I was sitting there worrying I suddenly remembered a gadget I had bought years ago 'just in case'. (Well I do love my gadgets!) It was an electronic flea comb which, it was claimed, would electrocute fleas on contact. I had never had cause to use it before but it seemed to be worth a try especially as I wouldn't be able to get hold of any flea treatments at that time of night.
The Electronic flea comb takes two AA batteries which fit into the handle. The teeth of the comb retract into the handle so you just insert the batteries, release the teeth and then gently comb through the coat whilst pressing a little red button on top of the comb.
It took minutes to get it ready and then I set to work on the cat with the moving black speck. I first targetted the general area where I had seen the problem. Within seconds the comb emitted a beep and sure enough, whatever the insect was, it was zapped, dead and resting on the teeth of the comb. I combed the cat all over and only found the one 'problem'. Next I combed through the other two cats and only got one more 'beep' which turned out to be a tiny winged insect and not a flea at all.
Overall I have to say I was impressed. It certainly did what it said it would and very effectively too. The teeth of the comb have plastic tips at the end so that the cat (or dog) doesn't get a shock as you use it and none of the cats seemed to mind me using it at all although they did jump a little when it beeped. My cats are semi-longhaired cats and the comb went through thir coats easily enough although I would imagine it might be more difficult if the coats were really thick.
Would I recommend it?
Yes I would, for the occasional problem, as it is effective. However it obviously does not help in getting rid of flea eggs and larvae so if you have a serious infestation you would need other products as well to treat carpets and bedding. Personally I do like the 'spot on' products for prevention and cure if your pets are vulnerable but for odd incidents I think this is great.
I also think it would be handy to use regularly to check to see if your pets have fleas - no beeps would mean they haven't got a problem. Now that I have finally used it I plan to use it occasionally on the cats just for my own peace of mind, especially in the Summer months when they spend a lot of time outdoors. I can't remember when I bought mine but they are available now for around £20 or less and that is a small price to pay for something which is effective and can be used over and over again.
Advantages: No need for chemicals Disadvantages: Teeth sometimes get clogged
Just over a week ago there was an addition to our household, a small but very lively Border collie puppy. Unfortunately, he came with "attachments" - in the form of fleas! To be honest, I wasn't too surprised and had previously treated the house in preparation for his arrival but, due to a change in circumstances at the farm where he was born, he was a younger puppy than we previously expected. As he was so young, I felt it would be unwise to use chemicals to treat his problem - so, Zephyr had to be zapped!
The Epilady Flea Zapper is an electroniccomb which will detect and remove fleas. The majority of these will be killed on contact but others will be stunned long enough to dispose of them in other ways. I usually have a container with water to make sure they are finished off to my satisfaction.
The Flea Zapper is ...
Advantages: Stuns & kills any lodgers, gives a relaxing massarge for you pet.. Disadvantages: This will not prevent fleas, just remove them...
As many of you many know I am the very proud owner of a five year old, old English sheep dog and I have just adopted another one at six months old. So the grooming and maintenance of these two has become very time consuming.
I have never had a problem with fleas before, but as I have just taken in this rescue I have noticed a few crawling. They have not affected my other dog as she is on the frontline flea treatment, but I was worrying about using this on the rescue I have taken in, until I have been to the vet check up that is.
I have spent the day spraying the house and using flea shampoo on the puppy, this way I can kill the fleas before I have a major problem on my hands. Anyway on my Sunday afternoon visit to Tesco, I found this Epilady electronicflea zapper comb, and thought it looked like I could help in my situation ...
