How to Protect Your Pet From Fleas

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Foggers
Frontline
Flea Shampoos
Flea Combs
Vacuum Cleaners

Step 1:
Consider using sprays and foggers that not only kill adult fleas, but also eliminate eggs from ever hatching. DOES THIS APPLY TO A PET OR A HOUSE? MENTION TOXICITY FOR CHILDREN AND PETS..
Step 2:
Try Frontline, a new vaccine developed by the Heska corporation, kills about 96 percent of fleas within 2 hours of application, and protects dogs and cats for an additional 3 months or more. CAN YOU MAKE THIS GENERIC AND NOT MENTION THE BRAND NAME?.. BASICALLY SAY THAT THERE ARE NEW VACCINES W/ X INGREDIENT THAT DO X.. CHECK W/ YOUR VET.
Step 3:
Add a medicinal tablet to your pet's diet. Program, an effective flea control tablet developed in North Carolina, turns fleas sterile when they bite into a pet's skin. AGAIN TAKE OUT PRODUCT REFERENCE
Step 4:
Give your pet a bath regularly, at least once a week. Special shampoos, armed ???specifically to protect your pet from fleas, can be found at a local pet store.
Step 5:
Create a thick coat of suds and soak your pet's entire body in the solution. Leave this coat on for 15 minutes, then rinse well.
Step 6:
Consult a veterinarian if your pet is allergic to flea bites. Certain injections and medications, specially prescribed, are available to assist mild to severe symptoms.
Step 7:
Groom your dog every day. Using a flea comb, examine your pet's skin, paying special attention to tiny bumps.
Step 8:
Wash and completely clean all animal bedding in your house.
Step 9:
Vacuum your home as often as you can. Make sure to discard the vacuum bag after every use.
Step 10:
Look over and block vents and other access areas in order to keep mice, rats, squirrels and other wild animals out. These animals are notorious for carrying fleas.
Step 11:
Check your pets thoroughly and consistently for ticks, especially after outings in wooded areas. Ticks present an entire different set of problems. Consult your veterinarian if you suspect a tick infestation in your pet.

Tips & Warnings

Better safe than sorry: consult a veterinarian before using any product on your pet for the very first time.
For added protection, provide your pet with a quality flea and tick collar.
Be sure to read the directions specifically on the label of each product you use.

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