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 […]
How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home
Did you know the fleas you see on your pet only make up 5% of the total flea population in your home? Flea eggs and larvae hide deep in the fibers of your carpeting, furniture and even your pet’s bed. Those you see are just a small fraction of the flea community making your home […]
Can Dogs Get Fleas During Cold Weather?
It’s a common misconception that fleas are only a problem in the warm summer months. Fleas and ticks thrive at 45 degrees Fahrenheit, which means they are active at most times of the year in a large part of the US. The truth is, when it’s cold outside fleas are more likely to seek the […]
How to Kill Fleas in Your Yard
Apply yard spray concentrate through the hose end sprayer provided with the product. This will provide the correct dilution and will treat 6000 square feet. Spray your pet’s favorite outdoor places to rest, any shady areas, and along fences or hedges.
How to Kill Fleas on Your Puppy
For puppies under 4 weeks old Do not use flea preventatives Bathe your puppy in warm water Manually remove fleas with tweezers or a flea comb For puppies over 4 weeks old Use a shampoo, dip, or spray to immediately kill fleas. After bathing your puppy, you should wait at least 24 […]
Fly Control for Your Dog
Flies and mosquitoes belong to the same insect order known as Diptera. The house fly and other types of flies can be nuisances similar to mosquitoes. However, flies also spread disease to humans and your dog. Fly strike is a disease seen in outside dogs (or those residing near livestock farms) in the warmer summer […]
Establish Effective Dog Flea Prevention
Treat all pets in your home Fleas will undoubtedly attack all pets in the house, so you must treat all your pets to increase the effectiveness of the medication. Apply preventative to healthy skin Adding a fatty acid supplement with Omega 3 helps improve your pet’s skin health by restoring its softness and flexibility. Healthy […]
Control Your Dog’s Itching and Allergies from Fleas
The #1 cause of itching is fleas. If your pet has excessive itching, it could be the result of an allergy to flea saliva or flea allergy dermatitis. Even if you do not see fleas on your pet, it only takes one flea bite to cause an allergic reaction. To help relieve your pet’s suffering, […]
Why Has My Dog’s Flea Medicine Stopped Working?
There are times when pet owners may feel their pet’s flea medicines are no longer working as effectively as they used to. So, what do you do? Below is a list of several options to help control fleas on your pet and in your home, even if your pet is already on a monthly flea […]
How to Use Flea Prevention Effectively
How to administer oral flea medications Always read the label of your pet’s flea medication before administering. Oral flea medications like Comfortis, NexGard and Trifexis should be given with a meal or directly after eating. How to apply topical flea preventatives Always read the label of your pet’s flea medication before applying. Topical flea preventatives […]