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Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jill | Posted under Pets Dogs
Cheap Flea Treatment
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Fleas can usually be seen fast moving over the dog's fur and love to hang out near the base of the dogs tail and behind his ears. Flea droppings look like tiny bits of grit and are especially visible on the dog's belly. Although there are many different types of flea treatment products available from your VET I would advise you to use a natural or "over the counter" flea remedy. A recent ASPCA warning has been issued to dog and cat owners concerning the type of flea and tick treatment currently being used. There have been an alarming number of dogs becoming ill and dying! This leads to the entire industry being investigatedscrutinized, and rightfully so. Bear in mind that not only are the over-the-counter products safe but they usually significantly cheaper as well! It's imperative that you must treat your house and car often in order to kill off the larvae or adult fleas. Fleas like warm areas so you need to pay special attention to those rooms of your home such as the carpet beneath the radiators,the living-room and the bedroom. Try to remember to treat all pet bedding as well. If you only treat the pet and not its environment then you will be leaving all the eggs to hatch out and re-infect the animal all over again. Dog fleas are very indiscriminate and will infest a clean healthy dog just as much as the dirty neglected animal. Flea bites can cause extreme irritation to the pet. Some dogs can also become allergic to the flea saliva which is injected into the skin when the flea bites. As well as the irritation of the flea bite fleas are also the intermediate host of the tapeworm. Ages ago flea infestations were kept to the summer months but nowadays with more and more homes being centrally heated this is no longer the case. Fleas like warmth and will lay their eggs in the gap between the skirting board and the carpet, between the floorboards, in the pile of fitted carpets and in the dogs bedding and basket. After the baby flea eggs hatch the larvae stage can remain dormant for anything up to a year if the temp is not warm enough, before jumping onto the next passing host--perhaps your dog or worse you!--for a meal. Fleas do not live on the dog but simply use him as a source of food. They will live in your home and anywhere where the dog regularly goes, such as the car. Only by paying close attention to flea control will you be able to ensure that your dog is kept clear of these prolific parasites. One of the best ways to stop fleas from getting a hold in your home is to regularly use the vacuum cleaner. How to Quickly & Effectively Cure Your Dog's Flea Problems WITHOUT breaking the bank - 10% OFF Frontline, K9 Advantix & Advantage. About The Author: A health & fitness expert with a penchant for Your Online Pet Supply. |
Tags: FLEA CONTROL, DOG CARE, PETS
