Flea
Control in dogs and cats by Niall Kennedy
Flea
control can be a very hard thing to do especially if you live
in areas where fleas are largely populated. Weather has a
lot to do with fleas and trying to keep them outdoors and
off of your pets can be very changeling.
You can try many of the products available to rid your pets
of fleas and then find that you still have the problem. Fleas
will lay their eggs in your carpet and on furniture and bedding
that your pet happens to lie on.
The first step in flea control is to rid your pet of these
blood sucking pests. Talk with your veterinarian to find out
the best products available. You can have your pet dipped;
buy flea collars, and other products that will eliminate the
fleas from your pet.
Now, that your pet is flea free, how do you get rid of the
fleas inside your home? You should now vacuum your entire
home including any furniture that your pet has laid on. Once
you vacuumed, be sure to throw the vacuum cleaner bag out
immediately. The bag is probably full of fleas and you do
not want to take the chance of them somehow finding their
way out of the vacuum. If your pet has a pet bed, wash it
completely or discard it and buy a new one. Any other bedding,
towels, and rugs that your pet has been on also need to be
cleaned.
Sometimes, the above steps may not be enough to rid your home
of fleas. You may need to invest in an insecticide that can
be used on carpets, baseboards, and cracks. Fleas can hide
in very small places and if you have one flea, soon you will
have many. Before using any type of insecticide, talk with
your veterinarian to be sure that it is safe to use around
your pet. You do not want your pet to ingest any type of toxic
chemicals that could make them sick.
About the Author - Niall Kennedy
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