To fully deal with a flea problem, it\u2019s important to deal with both the environment (house, yard, etc.) and the infestation. Dealing with the infestation means treating your pet for the fleas that are living on his body.<\/p>\n
Not only is a flea infestation an unappealing concept, there are potentially negative and serious consequences for your animal. Dogs and cats with flea problems can develop many medical complications, including flea allergy dermatitis, an allergic reaction that causes hair loss and skin problems. Advanced flea infestations can also cause anemia from blood loss. Additionally, fleas carry diseases such as ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to deal with flea issues quickly. The longer you wait, the more time the flea larvae have to grow up and create more fleas. Additionally, fleas can be spread to other animals and surfaces in your house and yard. Act quickly to prevent this.<\/p>\n
You may suspect your pet has fleas if he seems to be scratching himself much more than usual. If your pet\u2019s skin has small red spots or his hair has black specks, these are signs of fleas. Also, you may be able to spot the fleas themselves in your pet\u2019s coat.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve determined that your pet has fleas, there are a few ways you can eliminate this problem, and a host of actions you can take to make sure fleas are never a problem again. If you are using these products for a cat, make sure that they do not contain permethrin. Here are some of the ways you can fight fleas:<\/p>\n
It is important to continuously evaluate your pet for flea control. Many products only kill the fleas, and those with residual effects don\u2019t last forever. Treatment and prevention go hand in hand, and you should treat the environment as well as the animal.<\/p>\n