How to Eliminate Ticks and Fleas from Your Dog?

Answer 1

If your dog is suffering from fleas or ticks there are plenty of ways to rid your beloved companion of those annoying bugs and get it healthy and feeling great once again. Below are some tips on how to prevent and eliminate fleas and ticks from a dog:

• We'll begin with preventative measures. There are products, like flea bombs, that you can apply to your dog to prevent it from getting fleas and ticks. You also need to treat your yard and have the inside of your home sprayed to prevent your dog from getting fleas. To keep your dog from getting ticks, don't take it to any tall grassy areas or Into the Woods, as these are prime areas where ticks jump onto or latch onto larger animals.
• If your dog does wind up getting a tick you can use a simple pair of tweezers to pull the tick out of its skin, but you'll have to locate the tick first and that can be problematic. Make sure you wear gloves any time you attempt to remove a tick from your dog. If the tick is embedded in your dog's skin, have it professionally removed as soon as possible.
• Another option if your dog is already infected is to give it a bath with a special medicated shampoo that works against fleas and ticks.
• An effective way of removing fleas is to use a fine-toothed pet comb designed for flea removal.

Some symptoms to look for that will tip you off that your dog has fleas or ticks is excessive scratching and biting around their body. Take heed of the preventative measures listed above because the best way to eliminate fleas and ticks is to prevent them from getting on your dog in the first place. Keep your home clean and keep your dog's bedding area as clean as possible at all times. Most importantly, bathe your dog regularly (at least once a week) to keep it clean and healthy.