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What's the best flea control for multiple cats/dogs?

My grandma runs an animal shelter, and every summer fleas get everywhere. Keep in mind, this is about 90 - 100 cats and multiple dogs, not "a few" --> so regular solutions won't really do it. Eucalyptus is harmful to cats, and there's not enough time in the day to borax or diatomaceous everything, everyday. Anything that can be done would help, thanks!

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1. Don't use Golds both my dogs had horrible reactions.
2. i recommend advantage, its one of the first ones on the market and works really good. ** if your dog ever has an ear infection, buy some apple cider vinegar and rinse inner ear with 1 cc solution (solution = 50% water and 50% apple cider vinegar) 3 times daily, for 3-5 days or until infection goes away, if it lasts more than 1 week, consult your family vet.
3. This sounds like quite an impossible task. I have heard flea buster is a good product, Any product you use will take tine and diligent care. You must kill the active flea population and the eggs and pupae stage plus treat every new animal as they come in to your facility. http://www.fleabuster.com/ It sounds like she is going to need your help. They do have a professional team to treat your facility or you can purchase the product and do it yourself and it carries a year warranty. * The Rx for Fleas Plus flea powder is milled to be extremely fine and is also statically charged. * The 'fine' flea powder allows for easy installation while brushing into the carpet and for light application (very small amounts need to be applied for effectiveness). * The 'statically charged' flea powder provides a clinging effect to carpet fibers. This allows very little to be removed by vacuuming, thereby providing long-lasting protection. It attaches to the flea larvae as they wiggle by. The effectiveness of killing (dehydrating) flea larvae is greatly increased. * The Rx for Fleas Plus flea powder also has a neutral pH of 7.0. While being very safe for carpets, the neutral pH is actually more important in a pest control sense by not causing the targeted pest (flea) to be repelled from the powder. Roaches, ants, fleas, etc., can sense and avoid an alkaline or acidic substance, but crawl right through the neutral pH material. Your Grandmother sounds like a strong person with a big heart. Hope this is helpful.
4. Frontline plus, it can be very pricey for that many animals but once you get the flea problem under control you can dose a fraction of the animals periodically as preventative
5. Frontline spray - can be used on multiple animals per bottle. Probably the cheapest method that actually works, it's what most animal shelters use, in England anyway. There's no point sprinking salt or Borax or whatever everywhere, this won't work - Borax is also supposed to be kept away from animals! Invest in a few bottles of Frontline. Phone around vets, or pet stores that supply it and see if they'll do you a deal as it's for a shelter and large amounts will be bought. Chalice