Pesky Ticks And Fleas By: Debbie Foster

Is your pet scratching themselves and creating thinning hair? Is your pet chewing and biting at the base of their tail? If so, they’re probably infested with ticks and/or fleas. You can bet that those pesky pests are also in your house if your infested pets are allowed inside. So what to do?

To really get rid of ticks and fleas, you have to be pretty diligent. First you have to vacuum you house daily for awhile and then treat your house with either a fogger, spray or carpet powder to kill any remaining eggs or larvae. It’s best to consult with your veterinarian for options on the right product to use.

Next, you have to treat your pets by either getting them dipped, using a monthly application or collar. Here again, consult your vet as some products are safe for dogs, but not safe for cats.

Then you have to treat your patio or lanai and your yard. Remember to treat any dog pens, dog houses and external pet beds, too. Of course while doing all these treatments, you’ll need to manage your pets. Once the inside of your house is treated, including the garage, your pets can’t come in until they’ve been treated themselves. Once they’ve been treated, they can’t go outside until the yard and patio are treated.

Be sure to wash all the pet beds and treat all dog crates, dog carriers, cat carriers, pet strollers or anything your pets spend time in. After all this, keeping those pesky critters out is also important as who wants to go through all that again, right?

Monthly applications of vet recommended inside, outside, and on your pet treatments should keep you and your furry friend happy and comfortable.


An animal lover and advocate, Debbie Foster owns http://petbedsunlimited.com where you'll find a wide selection of quality pet beds, dog crates, dog carriers, dog pens, cat beds, cat carriers, large dog beds, pet strollers and more.

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