How Did My Indoor Cat Get Fleas?
Keeping your cat indoors is a smart choice. Indoor cats are safe from many of the dangers and health hazards of the outside world. Even so, they are still susceptible to fleas and ticks if they are not on a preventative year-round. Here are five surprising ways indoor cats get fleas. Top 5 Ways Indoor […]
Oral Flea Preventatives vs. Topical Spot-On Flea and Tick Protection
Fleas and ticks really bite. With a wide selection of innovative flea and tick preventatives to choose from, you can find a product that makes it easy to keep your pet protected. Read on to learn about the differences between oral and topical flea and tick preventatives and how to choose the best option for […]
Flea and Tick: FAQs About Flea Treatments
Commonly asked questions about flea treatments Why isn’t it enough to kill adult fleas? Why should I try flea and tick prevention? Adult fleas are only 1-5% of the flea population. It’s the adult fleas that do bloodsucking damage and spread tapeworms, so it’s important to eliminate them; but at least 95% of the flea […]
Cat Fleas vs Dog Fleas: What’s the Difference?
If you live in a cat or dog household, you know that there are some things your pets can share – like beds and water bowls – and things that they can’t, like food or the litter box. When it comes to fleas, there are dog fleas and cat fleas, but it turns out the […]
Advantage II FAQ
Advantage II for Cats Can I bathe my cat after applying Advantage II? Yes. Advantage II is waterproof after 24 hours. However, we suggest bathing your cat before applying Advantage II. Just make sure your cat is thoroughly towel-dried before application. If you choose to bathe your cat in between treatments, we recommend use of […]
When Flea Preventatives Fail
You’re frustrated. You’ve bought your pet’s flea medications, but your pet still has fleas! It’s possible your flea preventative didn’t work for the following reasons: All pets in the house were not treated with flea preventatives Fleas will undoubtedly attack all animals in the house. Use a topical flea spray to immediately kill fleas, or […]
Treating Your Dog’s Hot Spots
Relieve your pet’s irritating itch Hot spots are infected sores caused by bacteria being scratched into the skin. Use a product with ingredients that will help to quickly soothe your pet’s skin and relieve itching. Use a monthly flea preventative Hot spots are commonly caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva. Using a flea […]
What Flea Treatment Is the Best for My Dog?
Fleas may be small in size, but they can cause your dog to experience excessive itching, hot spots, and skin infections. In general, these conditions can be prevented by using a flea control preventative. Don’t let your dog suffer from an uncomfortable flea infestation. Help remove fleas on your dog and prevent future infestations by […]
How to Spray Your Yard for Fleas
Attach a water hose to the sprayer end of either the Virbac Yard Spray or Sentry Yard and Premise Spray Concentrate concentrate bottle. Spray all areas where your pet rests, including any hedges and shady areas. Yard sprays are for surfaces only and should not be sprayed directly on your pet.
Steps To Tackle a Dog Flea Infestation
How to break the flea life cycle Did you know that to break the flea life cycle you must treat your home and yard, as well as your pet? Flea prevention products for your pet will only kill the fleas on your pet. They cannot stop newly-hatched fleas in your home and yard from jumping […]
Relieve Your Dog’s Flea Itching
Dog fleas are external parasites that feast primarily off your dog’s blood. Fleas are the leading cause of itchiness in dogs, but some dogs may experience severe reactions from flea bites, due to allergies. Fleas normally concentrate on a dog’s tail, neck, and head. Fleas can hide easily and may be hard to see due […]
Benefits of Flea Pills, Oral Chewables, and Tablets
Common pests like fleas and ticks are easy to prevent, but the problems they cause aren’t nearly as easy to fix. That’s why it’s important to keep your pets on an effective preventative, to keep problems such as skin infections, flea infestations and even Lyme disease at bay. In the past, topical flea preventatives were […]
Top 4 Flea Myths Every Dog Owner Should Know
Myth #1: My flea preventative doesn’t work. Most flea preventatives are only meant to kill the fleas on your pet, not in your home. And since adult fleas are only 5% of a flea infestation, what you see on your pet is only half the battle. Flea eggs, larvae and flea cocoons aren’t easy to […]
How to Prevent Fleas on Your Dog
If your dog has ever experienced a flea infestation, you know they can not only be difficult to get rid of, but can also cause your dog to experience extreme itching, discomfort, skin irritation and sores, as well as loss of fur. With the use of flea prevention products, protecting your dog from fleas helps […]
How to Use a Flea Comb
Upon discovering a family pet has fleas, most people usually have the same thought: get rid of those pesky fleas, stat! Nowadays, there are a lot of options to get rid of fleas on your dog or cat, including topical flea treatments, flea collars, shampoos, and even oral flea medicines. But there is one tool […]