How to Keep Fleas Off Dogs

By Linda Mccloud

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Vacuum cleaner
Clean bedding
Flea spray or powder that you can use inside on furniture and floors
Flea spray, granuals or powders that you can outside
Products like Frontline to put directly on your dog

Step 1:
Begin by treating the home. Fleas can easily hide in your carpet and your pet's bedding, as well as your bedding. Those little fleas can jump right onto your legs, ankles and feet when you are unaware and travel throughout your house. Thoroughly vacuum all of your carpets. After you finish, begin treating the area with a pet-safe pesticide that will kill fleas. You will want something that is also safe for your floorings and furniture. For this reason, read all the paperwork that comes with it. Once you apply it, you and your little Rover should allow your home to air out some before you enter.
Step 2:
Consider treating the outside of your home. This is important even if your little Rover is an inside dog. You and other family members can track those little fleas into the house on your legs and feet. You can buy many different types of formulas that can be used on your lawn that is made especially for killing fleas. These formulas may come in granules, sprays or powders. Again, read all the literature pertaining to the formulas and make sure they are pet friendly and pet safe.
Step 3:
Treat your pet with a special treatment such as Frontline. Just place it behind the dog’s neck, where he can not reach. The formula soaks into the dog’s system and into his blood. Thus, every time a flea attempts to bite him it dies.
Step 4:
Treat all other animals, (if treating cats be sure to use specifically marked products)

Tips & Warnings

Continue to treat the inside of the home every couple of weeks. Remember even though Rover is using flea treatments such as Frontline, you humans are still continually bringing in fleas on your feet , ankles and feet.
Vacuum and wash all beddings, including pet’s regularly.
If you are still having a problem with fleas after taking all these measures, speak to your vet for further advice.
Do not use any toxins in your home, on your pet or outside near where your pet roams, without reading all instructions and warnings. Make sure all products are dog friendly and safe to be used around or on your dog.

Photo/Video Credit

Linda M. McCloud

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