Basic Know–How to Keep Fleas Away From Your Pets
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Roberta Groche
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Published on Friday 13th 2009
One of the most torturous thing for most animals is the versatile and
tiny flea. They are know to be primary transporters of disease and
tapeworm. Therefore, it is important to protect your pets from fleas.
Most authorities suggest an all-out blitz as the most
One of the most torturous thing for most animals is the versatile and tiny flea. They are know to be primary transporters of disease and tapeworm. Therefore, it is important to protect your pets from fleas. Most authorities suggest an all-out blitz as the most effective method to get rid of fleas. Even though most fleas are species-specific but they easily find a home on any warm-blooded animal.
Another interesting fact about fleas is that they can multiply fast. It is believed that a single flea is capable of laying up to 500 eggs. This pupae remain dormant until aroused. It takes them 5 to 14 days to mature.
To get rid of fleas completely make sure to use products that are effective to kill eggs and larvae as well as adult fleas, or apply insecticides repeatedly. Remember to apply the pesticide as per the direction prescribed by the manufacturer. But, don't apply too much or it may harm your pet. There have been cases when pets have died because of excessive flea spray. It is better to check up with your veterinarian before you buy any flea repellent.
These are the two basic things that you need to know for protecting your pet from flea.
Fleas out of your home:
Make sure your pets are out of your house while applying the insecticide. It is better to vacuum thoroughly, as well as treat the cleaner bag with flea powder or fleas may hatch inside it and cause more trouble. Apply insecticide at every crack and under the furniture. Once you've applied the insecticide ensure to wash the pet's bedding in hot water.
Fleas off your pet:
One of the effective ways to keep fleas off your pets is by using a flea comb. Kill all the fleas you remove from your pet by either drowning them in water or some other method.
Make sure to apply insecticide only if your pets are old enough. Avoid applying them on small puppies or kittens. Meat tenderizer paste or cortisone cream are considered best to treat flea bites.
Another interesting fact about fleas is that they can multiply fast. It is believed that a single flea is capable of laying up to 500 eggs. This pupae remain dormant until aroused. It takes them 5 to 14 days to mature.
To get rid of fleas completely make sure to use products that are effective to kill eggs and larvae as well as adult fleas, or apply insecticides repeatedly. Remember to apply the pesticide as per the direction prescribed by the manufacturer. But, don't apply too much or it may harm your pet. There have been cases when pets have died because of excessive flea spray. It is better to check up with your veterinarian before you buy any flea repellent.
These are the two basic things that you need to know for protecting your pet from flea.
Fleas out of your home:
Make sure your pets are out of your house while applying the insecticide. It is better to vacuum thoroughly, as well as treat the cleaner bag with flea powder or fleas may hatch inside it and cause more trouble. Apply insecticide at every crack and under the furniture. Once you've applied the insecticide ensure to wash the pet's bedding in hot water.
Fleas off your pet:
One of the effective ways to keep fleas off your pets is by using a flea comb. Kill all the fleas you remove from your pet by either drowning them in water or some other method.
Make sure to apply insecticide only if your pets are old enough. Avoid applying them on small puppies or kittens. Meat tenderizer paste or cortisone cream are considered best to treat flea bites.