Any vet can help you prevent and / or treat fleas. When it comes to fleas, here are some important things to know:
Fleas Can Make Your Pet Very Sick
Fleas do more than bite and annoy your pet. They carry disease, as well. Your pet can become very ill from fleas and this is a problem that should be taken seriously.
Fleas Can Infest Your House Quickly
Fleas breed rapidly. A few weeks after the first egg is laid there could be a severe infestation. Your best approach is preventative. If it’s too late for that, you want to get educated about the ways to deal with it quickly and effectively. There are many options including natural and toxic flea remedies. Your situation will dictate the best approach for you but the sooner you deal with it and the more focused you are at getting it dealt with the sooner it’ll be a memory for you.
Fleas Can be Very Difficult to Get Rid Of
The fleas on your pet represent just a small percentage of the fleas that are likely in your home. Regimented action for the first few weeks after you start trying to rid your pet and home of fleas is necessary, including continuous vacuuming.
Your Vet can be a Huge Help with Flea Infestations
Your vet can help you with flea treatments that will be far better than what you will find in a local pet supply store. He or she can also check your pet to help you ensure that an infestation is over plus make recommendations for your pet, including:
* How much flea medicine to use
* How early young dogs and cats can be treated
* How do deal with infestations at home (products, recommendations)
There is a bevy of information online about ways to get rid of fleas. Borax, dish liquid, lamps lit with traps to catch jumping fleas, the list goes on. The fact is that fleas will bite your pet, will bite you, your kids, and your guests, and the best way to deal with it is some sort of preventative program that is proven as safe. You might not want flea collars due to toddlers in your house. You might not want to spray toxins. You may want to hire in help to get rid of an infestation. Whatever the case is, your vet can be a huge help.
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