Flea and Ticks
Understanding Flea & Ticks
Overview
Fleas and ticks may pose a very real threat to the health and comfort of your pet. In addition to extreme discomfort, fleas and ticks can also cause serious health problems in pets and people. Don't compromise your pets health.
Warning Signs
Here are some typical warning signs that you pet may indicate that your pet has fleas:
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Scratching or rubbing excessively against objects to gain relief from the bitten area.
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Bacterial infections can be developed from flea bites and may need to be treated with antibiotics.
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Excessive licking to soothe irritated areas where your pet has been bit.
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Tape worms can be developed from injesting just one single flea.
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Flea Dirt may be visible on your pet or in their bedding, this is the dried blood excreted from the adult flea.
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Flea Allergy Dermatitis can be developed in the event that your pet has an allergic reaction to the saliva that goes into your pet’s skin when the flea bites it. You may notice scabs or bumps on your pet’s back or neck.
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How to Prevent Flea & Ticks
Applying a once monthly topical or oral flea treatment will not only kill your pet's fleas, it will prevent a possible re-infestation from occurring. Always try and make sure that you keep all areas of your house and yard that you or your pet uses clean. As your pet walks fleas are able to hop on or off and eggs can fall of into grooves in your flooring or onto the carpet. Vacuuming on a regular basis is important as fleas will hide in your carpet while waiting for a pet to feed off of. Try to change your pet’s bedding as frequently as possible as this is a hospitable environment for fleas to live and feed off your pet while they are at rest. If it is a machine- washable bed, wash it in the hottest water allowable by the manufacturer.
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Remember, proper Flea & Tick Control is not just during the spring and summer months. Protect your pets year round and keep them safe from these pests and the diseases they bring!