Spotting And Getting Rid Of Fleas To Protect Your Pet
The warmth and cushioning of your dog's fur is what makes the fleas thrive.
Not only do fleas suck blood but they are capable of biting the host up to 350 times a day.
They are known to cause allergic reactions and tapeworm and can lead to further complications and health problems.
You should check your dog for fleas after it spends time outdoors and with other dogs.
How to Spot Fleas It is not as difficult to spot fleas as it is to spot mites.
If you look closely, you will be able to spot these oval-shaped insects along the surface of your dog's skin.
You can also comb your dog's hair from back to front to get a better view of the skin.
As fleas are only about a quarter of an inch, you might confuse them for being specs of soil.
Keeping a tab on their movements will make sure that you have identified them.
Fleas like to hide in thicker fur and are averse to too much light.
It, therefore, is a good idea to look more closely in areas such as your dog's belly or its inner thighs.
You can also in the ears, the tail and between the toes.
If your dog is infested with fleas, you will also find flea feces on the surface of its skin, which can also help to determine their presence.
These feces when put on a wet tissue or cloth spread into tiny blood stains, as they are composed of digested blood.
After examining the fleas or the feces, it is imperative that you wash your hands with an anti-bacterial soap.
Medication Once you are sure your dog has fleas, the next step is to thoroughly brush your dog and remove as many eggs and fleas as you can before finding the right medication.
You can also use a dish washing liquid to bathe your dog to give him temporary relief.
There are various types of anti-flea products available in the market, and the newer ones are highly effective.
With some of the products, you can even get rid of fleas just by giving your dog an oral medication.
The most common way of getting rid of fleas is by giving the dog a bath with a flea-removal shampoo.
It is very important to consult a veterinarian before buying any of these products as some dogs are allergic to these products.
Your veterinarian will also have all the current information related to fleas and their lifecycles so make sure you consult one.
Treat the House Your job does not end there.
Once you have treated your pet, you would need to treat any other pets you may have and make sure your surroundings are flea-proof.
Both the inside and the outside of your house would also need to be free of fleas.
Make sure you wash your entire linen well in hot water and after cleaning the house, all the dusting cloths, vacuum bags, and mop heads would need to be thrown away.
If your house is fully carpeted, it may even require chemical cleaning or fogging.
Not only do fleas suck blood but they are capable of biting the host up to 350 times a day.
They are known to cause allergic reactions and tapeworm and can lead to further complications and health problems.
You should check your dog for fleas after it spends time outdoors and with other dogs.
How to Spot Fleas It is not as difficult to spot fleas as it is to spot mites.
If you look closely, you will be able to spot these oval-shaped insects along the surface of your dog's skin.
You can also comb your dog's hair from back to front to get a better view of the skin.
As fleas are only about a quarter of an inch, you might confuse them for being specs of soil.
Keeping a tab on their movements will make sure that you have identified them.
Fleas like to hide in thicker fur and are averse to too much light.
It, therefore, is a good idea to look more closely in areas such as your dog's belly or its inner thighs.
You can also in the ears, the tail and between the toes.
If your dog is infested with fleas, you will also find flea feces on the surface of its skin, which can also help to determine their presence.
These feces when put on a wet tissue or cloth spread into tiny blood stains, as they are composed of digested blood.
After examining the fleas or the feces, it is imperative that you wash your hands with an anti-bacterial soap.
Medication Once you are sure your dog has fleas, the next step is to thoroughly brush your dog and remove as many eggs and fleas as you can before finding the right medication.
You can also use a dish washing liquid to bathe your dog to give him temporary relief.
There are various types of anti-flea products available in the market, and the newer ones are highly effective.
With some of the products, you can even get rid of fleas just by giving your dog an oral medication.
The most common way of getting rid of fleas is by giving the dog a bath with a flea-removal shampoo.
It is very important to consult a veterinarian before buying any of these products as some dogs are allergic to these products.
Your veterinarian will also have all the current information related to fleas and their lifecycles so make sure you consult one.
Treat the House Your job does not end there.
Once you have treated your pet, you would need to treat any other pets you may have and make sure your surroundings are flea-proof.
Both the inside and the outside of your house would also need to be free of fleas.
Make sure you wash your entire linen well in hot water and after cleaning the house, all the dusting cloths, vacuum bags, and mop heads would need to be thrown away.
If your house is fully carpeted, it may even require chemical cleaning or fogging.
