Monday, June 26, 2017

How to Get Rid of Fleas From Pets

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Vet's Best Natural Flea and Tick Home Spray, 32 oz, USA Made $9.99
Capstar Flea Tablets for Dogs and Cats, 6 Count, 2-25 lbs, Blue $20.99
Safari Flea Comb with a Double Row of Teeth $5.07
Merial Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control for 5-22 Pound Dogs and Puppies, 3-dose $31.00
Black Flag HG-11093 Flea & Tick Killer Home Treatment with Growth Regulator Spray, 1 gallon $11.11

If you notice your pets scratch more during warm weather it may be fleas. Flease are persistent irritants for your pets. You'll notice that fleas run around your pet's tail, belly, and under arm. If your pets have flea you will notice flea poop which are dark specs the size of grains of pepper. To check to see if it actually is fleas you can place the flea dirt on a sheet of white paper and apply a drop of water. Since fleas consume blood, some of that blood is excreted and the flea dirt appears red when the drop of water is applied.

Fleas thrive in warm, humid weather so this time of the year for flea infestation. However, since many pets reside indoors, fleas also can be a year-round problem, contaminating both your home and your yard. Flea can be the source of FAD (flea allergy dermatitis). If those fleas cannot find a good blood meal in your pets they usually feed on humans. A flea infestation in and around your home may result in you getting bit, which can cause an allergic response.

Anyone who has ever dealt with a flea infestation knows they can be difficult to eliminate. Areas of the home and yard that support flea development are the pet’s bedding, furniture cushions, carpeting, area rugs, flower beds, gardens, dog houses and spaces under decks and porches.

To control and get rid of this pesky fleas, they must be removed from all sources, which includes those reside in your pets, the home and the yard. If you have more than one pet, it’s likely they all have fleas. Be sure to treat your pets simultaneously. An integrated flea control program includes good sanitation and treatment of the pet and the environment, along with follow-up treatments.

For a flea program to be successful, it must involve a thorough cleaning to remove the eggs, larvae and pupae in the pet’s environment. It also includes a complete and proper application of flea control products as prescribed by your veterinarian. Groom your pets with a flea comb dipped in soapy water to reduce the number of adult fleas.





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