Fleas On Dogs

Wage War on Fleas On Dogs: That time of the year
has come around again when those terrible little
blood-sucking insects, with teeth already
sharpened, are waiting for the right moment to
begin their onslaught. They are not only getting
ready to invade and multiply in your dogs' fur
but also in your home.

So what can we do to help our dogs combat these
horrible little pests? You have to declare war on
them or they will declare a full-scale war on you
and your dog. Yes, the dog flea loves the taste
of both human and dog blood and they can also
cause an allergic reaction to both dogs and
humans when they bite and suck your blood.

To make it easier for you here is a suggested
list of counterattack moves.

1 Make a list of the warfare tactics you will
have to apply to make sure you will leave no
living flea or eggs to carry on breeding.

2 Build an arsenal of flea treatments like
shampoos, sprays, dog flea tablets, household
vacuums for sucking up the dust, washing
machine, and cleaning materials.

3 Make a list of places to treat like the living
room carpet or bedroom, or wherever your dog has
been. Leave no place un-cleaned where fleas and
their eggs may reside or it can ruin all your
valiant efforts.

4 Make a priority list of what needs attacking
first.

5 Do not forget about the outside den, like
kennels, the garage, or even the greenhouse.

6 Remember your car (rugs etc) if he or she has
travelled in it.

7 Do not forget the clothing belonging to you
and your family; those pesky critters can hide
anywhere.

8 Other household pets may hide the fleas even
temporary. If you are declaring war on dog fleas
then declare war on the other pets you have in
your home, like cat fleas.

9 Try and limit your pooch to only having
contact with other dogs that you know have been
treated for fleas.

10 Your favorite walks, which other dogs use,
can re-infest your dog although there is not a
lot you can do about that.

Dogs that contract fleas are often miserable
and can even suffer from nasty allergic
reactions, which can make them suffer even more
misery.

To rid your dog and home of these irritating
pests you have to be thorough, or they can soon
become re-infested. Remember, leaving just one
egg or flea on your dog or in your home will
start an avalanche of new intruders and you will
have to start all over again.

It is easy for any dog to become infested with
fleas the solution is, however, more taxing both
mentally and physically. Fleas do not inhabit a
dirty home in preference to a clean one, on the
contrary they would just as well prefer a clean
furry rug to one matted with dirt.

Once the main battle is over then it only
remains for you to be on your guard and take
preventative measures to make it more difficult
for them to breed again. Discuss this with your
vet if you are unsure.


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Ian Nicholson has over fifty years experience
with all things dogs and invites you to visit
him at
http://www.choosebestdogbreed.com/dog-fleas to
learn more about fleas and also receive a free
e-Book.


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