Fleas and ticks are a common issue for dogs, they are some factors that increase their risk.
Fleas and ticks are a common issue for dogs, they are some factors that increase their risk.
Living in a hot and humid area increases the risk of having to deal with flea and tick issues. These are the perfect weather conditions that attract irritating parasites. Ticks and fleas also grow in cooler climates and are found in 50 states. Ticks and fleas are found in warmer seasons, like spring and summer. During cold weather. Like fall and winter, they can be found in garages and many surfaces.
If you live in a country that has wildlife animals- like raccoons, cats, dogs are fleas and ticks carriers-your dogs are at a larger risk. If your dog spends more time outdoors, they are at a bigger risk of exposure. Using flea and tick prevention, is important all year long, to protect your dog from troublesome parasites.
There are several factors to consider before buying prevention: The formula, type, effectiveness, and frequency.
Formula- You should know the type of product offerings and how they work before choosing a flea and tick prevention. Making sure it provides one of the following benefits:
Prevents ticks and fleas- keeps bugs from attaching themselves to dogs.
Kills immature insects-prevention is better than cure! Some types of prevention kill immature ticks and fleas before reproducing and affecting your dog.
Killing adult insects- many products fully destroy ticks and fleas that have infected your dog.
Some products have combined effects and benefits- like killing adult and immature insects, preventing their production together in one product. This is usually the most effective type of tick and flea prevention product, which has all of the 3 benefits in one product.
To be sure of the most suitable formula, it’s best to speak to your vet about your best option. It’s also important, to select a product that treats the species which grow in your area. There various types of ticks and fleas, meaning that not every product will resolve your particular issue. It’s important to check with your vet, to understand which species are in your area when selecting your product- to ensure that it resolves your issues and gets rid of the ticks and flea in your region.
There are different forms of flea and tick products for pets in the market: shampoos, dust, sprays, spot-on products and collars
The spot-on flea and tick type is a liquid pesticide that is applied to a spot-on area on the pet’s skin. Particularly on the shoulder or neck.
It’s important to protect your pets from ticks and fleas by taking the right measures. Below are some safety tips:
The use of a flea comb helps defeat adult fleas. It will allow hair to go through the teeth of the comb and not the fleas-getting rid of the fleas.
Try focusing on combing the area of your pet, where fleas gather the most-usually on the tail or neck.
Placing fleas in soapy water kills them.
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The use of a flea comb helps defeat adult fleas. It will allow hair to go through the teeth of the comb and not the fleas-getting rid of the fleas.
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Try focusing on combing the area of your pet, where fleas gather the most-usually on the tail or neck.
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Placing fleas in soapy water kills them.
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