Fighting Fleas can be very frustrating. They multiply very
quickly and if not caught early enough they will infest
your dog and your home. Once infested it is not easy to
get rid of them. If your dog is constantly stratching
himself that is a sure sign that he does have fleas. Check
his skin that is were you will be able to find them. There
are different remodies you can try to kill or keep the
fleas at bay. Bombing your house is one of them but you
have to cover the furniture, leave the house for a few
hours, who wants to do that? Luckily there are a few ways
to stop the fleas before they get to the infestation point.
There are many different types of medications that can be
applied to your dog, chewable tablets, the old fashion pill
form, prescriptions that you may get from your
veterinarian and in powder form. Flea and tick collars are
also very helpful in keeping the fleas at bay. Here are a
few examples: Advantix -A dog will be free from fleas in
just a few days. Veterinarian recommended. Frontline -
Lasts up to four months. Biospot - Kills up to 75% of
fleas, eggs and ticks. It also repells mosquitos, which
causes heartworm in your dog. There are other flea killers
that you can use, Hartz, Seargents and many more. Many
repellents you just reapply directly to the skin. You can
get up to six months supply. Remember to check with your
veterianarian for recommendations. Dogs just like humans
have allergies so be sure to use the one that is best for
your dog.
There are natural ways to help fight against fleas. Vacuum
your home frequently. Before disposing of the bag make sure
you seal it tightly and be sure to double bag it because
fleas will jump out. Fleas tend to breed in your dogs
bedding. You must keep it clean, washing of the bed once a
week with warm soapy water, vacuum the bed frequently and
you may also sprway the bed with cedar oil to keep the
fleas at bay. Cedar is an excellent repellent against fleas
and insects. Bathe your dog weekly with a mild flea and
tick shampoo or use cedar shampoo. Fleas are attracted to
dry skin, try using Linatone Oil mixed in his food. Not
only will it keep the fleas off, it is also works well for
dry skin. Brewers Yeast and Garlic creates an oder in pets
that fleas are sure to avoid. Sold in any pet store in
tablet, chewable tablet and powder form. Be sure to plant
plenty of marigolds around the outside of your home, it
repells fleas along with other types of bugs.
The breeding season for fleas is in the summer months. If
you see one, you know there are many more. Be sure to use
one or more of these ideas to keep the fleas at bay.
Remember you do not want your dog or your home to become
infested.
If you are conserned about the mosquitos causing heartworm
in your dog, there are different sprays that you can buy
from your pet store. Some are to be applied once a week,
some may be applied more or less, be sure to read the
instructions on the bottle or speak to your veterianarian
about preventative medication. Heartworm can lead to
different health problems and sometimes can be fatal. It
can be detected by simple blood work.
Keeping your dog healthy is your responsibility as a dog
owner. Keep them save, happy and healthy.
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