Dog fleas are perhaps the most common dog health condition. Treating dog fleas can be difficult especially if the treatment of the flea infestation has been delayed.
Dog fleas are parasites that bite the dog in order to feed. Fleas can be picked up by the dog from grass, other dogs, or the dogs living environment.
In addition to the discomfort from bites, many dogs develop rashes and may lose fur due to a flea bite allergy. An allergy to fleas is an allergic reaction to flea saliva. Dog fleas can also carry diseases.
Why is it important to treat dog fleas right away? Fleas reproduce at an alarming rate. A dog flea infestation can quickly spread from infesting the dogs fur to infesting the entire house.
The dog owner must treat the fleas on the dog and the fleas in the house in order to get rid of fleas. Flea shampoos, flea collars, and monthly applications of flea repellents are common flea treatments.
All carpets and wood floors should be vacuumed as the first step for treating dog flea infestations in the home. Wood floors need to be vacuumed since fleas and flea eggs may be between the wooden floor crevices. A high-powered vacuum should be used.
Cloth items that come in contact with the dog such as dog bedding should be washed in hot water and dried on high heat if possible. Surfaces in which the dog comes in contact like a dog carrier or water bowls should be washed well with soapy water.
Flea spray and flea bombs are flea treatments for the home. The areas of the home where the dog spends most of its time should be sprayed. A flea bomb is used to treat several rooms at once.
The instructions on dog flea treatments need to be carefully followed. Flea treatments are chemicals that could potentially harm the dog, other pets, or members of the family if used carelessly.
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