Simple facts about dog fleas.
The most successful creatures on the planet in terms of reproduction are probably the fleas. There are over 2,400 species and they are difficult to control for a variety of reasons: One female flea will produce 25,000 offspring in one month. An unfed adult can live for several months. Chemicals are used to eradicate adult dog fleas but they have no effect on the eggs. Fleas are very good at mutating to resist new pesticides.
To dogs, fleas are a menace! They cause allergic dermatitis, tapeworms, and anemia. The eggs are not all laid on the dog and most of them are laid in the dog's bedding, in the rug, and on the furniture. An extremely difficult task is to eradicate fleas completely. The most you can hope for is to control them and to keep your dog reasonably comfortable during the warm, moist flea season.
You need to remove them from your dog and your house since this is the best way to control dog fleas. Take him to a groomer for the day and have him bathed with veterinarian-approved flea shampoo. There will be little or no lasting effect if you only spray or dip him with a residual pesticide. While he is out of the house, hire a company that uses a non-toxic product to spray the carpets and the furniture. A flea-free home for one year is what these companies usually guarantee.
Some dogs are bothered more by the use of pesticides than they are by fleas. All loaded with pesticides are flea collars, powders, sprays, and shampoos. You need to beware. If you notice your dog is scratching a lot then you vet can prescribe medication for the itching. It is also very important that you discus with your veterinarian which products you should use on your pet to rid him (or her) of dog fleas. On the market, there are a lot of products that claim to get rid of fleas but not all of them work and some could be harmful to your dog.
An important thing you need to do from this point on is to vacuum the carpets, furniture, and even your dog's bedding everyday. The cut-off end of a flea collar or a moth crystal can be placed into your vacuum cleaner bag in order to kill any vacuumed adult fleas. You can vacuum the dog if he lets you. Use a flea comb to groom him daily. You shouldn't be surprised if you occasionally find a flea on him. He will bring them in from outside. Keep in mind that you can only control them and you can't get rid of them.
The most successful creatures on the planet in terms of reproduction are probably the fleas. There are over 2,400 species and they are difficult to control for a variety of reasons: One female flea will produce 25,000 offspring in one month. An unfed adult can live for several months. Chemicals are used to eradicate adult dog fleas but they have no effect on the eggs. Fleas are very good at mutating to resist new pesticides.
To dogs, fleas are a menace! They cause allergic dermatitis, tapeworms, and anemia. The eggs are not all laid on the dog and most of them are laid in the dog's bedding, in the rug, and on the furniture. An extremely difficult task is to eradicate fleas completely. The most you can hope for is to control them and to keep your dog reasonably comfortable during the warm, moist flea season.
You need to remove them from your dog and your house since this is the best way to control dog fleas. Take him to a groomer for the day and have him bathed with veterinarian-approved flea shampoo. There will be little or no lasting effect if you only spray or dip him with a residual pesticide. While he is out of the house, hire a company that uses a non-toxic product to spray the carpets and the furniture. A flea-free home for one year is what these companies usually guarantee.
Some dogs are bothered more by the use of pesticides than they are by fleas. All loaded with pesticides are flea collars, powders, sprays, and shampoos. You need to beware. If you notice your dog is scratching a lot then you vet can prescribe medication for the itching. It is also very important that you discus with your veterinarian which products you should use on your pet to rid him (or her) of dog fleas. On the market, there are a lot of products that claim to get rid of fleas but not all of them work and some could be harmful to your dog.
An important thing you need to do from this point on is to vacuum the carpets, furniture, and even your dog's bedding everyday. The cut-off end of a flea collar or a moth crystal can be placed into your vacuum cleaner bag in order to kill any vacuumed adult fleas. You can vacuum the dog if he lets you. Use a flea comb to groom him daily. You shouldn't be surprised if you occasionally find a flea on him. He will bring them in from outside. Keep in mind that you can only control them and you can't get rid of them.
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