Some effective methods of flea control for dogs are: Cutting and grooming the dog's fur regularly, washing the dog regularly, using anti-flea medication obtained from a veterinarian, quarantining the dog for a period of time.
Advantage once a month topical flea treament for dogs and puppies is one of the highest rated in flea control for dogs. For cats, Revoltion is the best bet.
The different methods for flea control include tablets taken orally and liquid placed on the skin. Flea dips are also an option that vet offices use.
On the market there are many products to control fleas on dogs. The most well known being the 'spot on' treatment. This consists of a small drop of liquid being placed on the back of the dog's neck which prevent fleas.
three ml
Is really crappy. Us Frontline! Hartz brand is less effective.
They absolutely can! Veterinarians call this "flea bite dermatitis". In this type of condition, the saliva of the flea causes an allergic reaction in the dog. This is quite common, and can result in a dog feeling quite uncomfortable and itchy. The best solution? Using flea products from your veterinarian, including advantage or revolution. Flea medications purchased from pet stores are less effective and less controlled. Certain flea medications from your veterinarian (such as Advantage) can kill the flea on contact, so the flea doesn't even need to bite the animal to die. Other medications kill when the flea feeds, but prevents full-blown flea problems by killing adult fleas and flea larva. For dogs that have this condition, it is beneficial to keep the dogs on these types of medications whenever they are at high risk to getting fleas. Since dogs can get fleas all year round, some owners may choose to keep their pets on a flea control throughout year. Nutrition and supplements that help to maintain healthy skin and coat can also be used to reduce the symptoms.
It's only approved for dogs, but can be used on cats. Best to check with your vet first and see what else might be more effective. And remember, NEVER use a flea control product formulated for dogs on a cat. Cats are oddly hypersensitive to many pesticides as well as drugs that are safe for dogs!
vinegar
the flea sucks the dogs blood, therefore the flea benefits, while the dog detriments...
Boraxo is an inexpensive multi-purpose product that can help with flea control on carpets and furniture, and even around the parameter of your home outside. Depending on the severity of the flea problem, this method can be quite effective. If however you have an infestation or fleas on multiple outdoor pets, additional treatments may be necessary to eradicate them completely.
yes
YES!