Sunday, November 09, 2008

Your Best Friend's Enemies, Taking Care Of Your Dog

Title: Your Best Friend's Enemies, Taking Care Of Your Dog
Author: Ricardo D Argence

If you are a dog owner, you probably agree with the age-old
saying that dogs are "man's best friend".

Did you know that your dog has a natural enemy? Pretty hard to
believe that this little creature that brings so much joy to
your home, and life in general, has a natural enemy, isn't it?

Well, they do! This natural enemy is fleas! If you own a dog,
it is essential that you learn as much as you possible can
regarding this pest. Not only will it benefit you, but it will
benefit your pet as well.

Here, you will be introduced to your best friend's enemies, as
well as how they can affect your pet and effective means to
eliminating them.

Fleas are small insects that often use animals as a host for
their basic life functions and cycle. These insects do not have
wings, and can reproduce rapidly meaning that they can wreck
havoc on an animal, as well as the owner of that animal.

These insects do not know any guidelines between the human and
the pet, therefore, it is quite possibly for a person to become
bitten and irritated by fleas. However, fleas prefer pets, such
as dogs because of the fur of the animal.

Many pet owners have discovered that fleas pose more than just
standard everyday infestation and annoyance. Many individuals
are actually allergic to these small pests!

Fleas can affect the pet in many different ways. The actual
bite that comes from this insect can burn and cause irritation
of the skin of the pet. The pet will experience high levels of
discomfort when affected by fleas, but it is impossible for the
animal to rid themselves of the complication that they face.

This is why it is important for you, as the pet owner, to take
the necessary steps to eliminate the pet of the infestation that
is devastating them. In severe infestations of fleas, the pet
may actually lose their hair.

Furthermore, the skin may become inflamed as a direct result of
the flea bite. When this occurs, the pet may experience severe
skin reactions that include, but are not limited to infections.

Naturally, when facing the issue of your best friend's enemies,
you will want to do all that you can to eliminate the nuisance.
Fleas are insects that can prove to be quite difficult when it
comes to getting rid of them.

However, it is possible to effectively face and overcome this
challenge. Listed below are a few steps that you can take as a
pet owner to eliminate fleas.

1. The first thing that you will want to do is to treat the pet
for fleas. This may include taking your pet to a vet for a flea
dip, or purchasing prescriptions and over-the-counter flea
medications.

There are many different items available when it comes to flea
elimination. These items include flea drops, shampoos, and even
powders.

2. Once you have treated your pet for fleas, it is now time to
treat the home. It is best to have a professional flea service
come in and treat the home as many over the counter products are
not effective enough to reach all the places that fleas reside
and hide. While you are having your home treated, you should
also have your lawn treated as well.

3. Once everything has been treated, you should remain
consistent in treatments for the pet, home, and lawn to ensure
that the infestation does not continue to occur.

Fleas can be a real nuisance, but by equipping yourself with
the knowledge on how to take control over this type of
infestation, you will be successful in eliminating it forever!

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