Friday, May 10, 2013

Eradicate the menace caused by fleas today!

By Felicia Moon


Is the UK experiencing an increase in the number of flea infestation cases? British pet keepers are considering it an upcoming menace. Those who love and keep pets have reported a change in the number of infestation cases. They say it is because of a new type of treatment resistant flea.

Many individuals seek various remedies and have been doing so online more and more. This can mean that the treatment is not successful as they do not get the advice of an expert about dosage. Having a personal consultation with a vet would be more effective. Many experts say that weather is also an important factor. Hotter summer times with increased humidity are making an impact on the amount of fleas around.

Veterinary officers confirm that it is essential that all pet owners seek the right advice before buying any control products. The owners should also know the weight of their pets for proper dosage. Online shops might miss some requirements or not even give enough chance for questions. In addition, areas of flea infestation must be checked regularly to avoid situations of re-infestation. This is because fleas have a life cycle of up to one year in vacated areas.

Should you find that your home is a breeding zone for fleas you need not get rid of the pet, it is important for you to consider various options that will help you get rid of the pest without harming your pet.

If you are going to have pets, then they chances are that at some time you will get fleas, regardless of how clean your house is. Fleas suck the blood of the pet as sustenance, and they also act as hosts to tapeworms.

Those with the cleanest homes should not assume they won't get fleas inside them. This is because the transfer of fleas is as easy as two animals coming into contact. Do not worry about identifying fleas as they show their signs. When a pet scratches and crawls frequently, then it has fleas. The fleas can be found on the skin of the pet, carpets and furniture within the home.

If your animal constantly bites or scratches itself, you can look for flea droppings, which are brown or black. These can be found on the fur, at the base of the tail and the tail in general, on the neck, the armpit area and behind the ears. Try thorough brushing of the pet's skin while it is on a damp white sheet of paper. When brushing, if your pet has fleas the colored granules will be seen of the white paper. This gives you the surety to start treatment.

When you opt to follow a flea control and management program, it will help you keep fleas from your pet and your home. It involves treating to kill fleas and worms using tablets.




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