Fleas on dogs are quite usual phenomenon. However, many dog breeders exclude the fact that their pets may have these parasites. It is believed that the home dog cannot have fleas. This is a deep misbelief. Fleas can actually be not only on the fur of stray animals, which can get in touch your pet, but also in the home bedding, on the ground, the grass and on the rug near the front door.
Walking at these areas, we almost always bring these small enemies back home on our shoes. When walking with your four-legged friend on the dog walking site, it is likely that the dog can pick up fleas, running through the territory of the site.
Very often, dogs in aviaries have these parasites. Fleas in dogs can cause a certain number of diseases. Allergies, dermatitis, itching, and this is just a small list of ailments caused by these insects.
How to determine the fleas in dogs?
On the behavior and reactions, you can easily determine the presence of fleas in dogs. The dog becomes very irritable. It abruptly and aggressively responds to the environment. Often a dog’s lose appetite and may even lose weight. The dog is constantly tormented by itching, which leads to scratching, which can turn into ulcers. Ulcers can be a source of infections, which are already in another consequence.
Also, fleas are carriers of the disease called “Dipylidiosis.” This occurs when a dog gnaws out fleas. This disease is considered to be to cure, and can be spread to people, but in this case, the infection occurs in a different way.
But still, how to get rid of fleas on dog, if it’s already happened?
First, do not greatly frightened and panic. This problem, like fleas on dogs, it is very easy to solve, especially in our time, when at the veterinary pharmacies can any remedy for fleas on dogs be found.
Ways and means of treatment of fleas on dogs
Best and long-term therapy for the treatment of fleas on dogs is sprays and drops. Flea spray for dogs should be applied on dog’s fur; drops for dogs apply directly on dog’s crest. The effect of these drugs is almost the same. Validity of drops and spray remains between about 2 and up to 4-5 weeks.
Flea collar for dogs has a longer duration of action, but in turn is not a drug. It is worth considering if the sprays and flea drops are treating animal from flea, collars only scares them.
This option, like a flea collar for dogs, should be used as prophylaxis, but no more. Collars are chemical and biological. Chemical collars should not be used, for puppies, pregnant and lactating dogs, in this case there are biological variations.
For prevention, use a flea shampoo for dogs. The good reputation enjoyed shampoos «Bio-Groom». Flea shampoos for dogs have the same effect as collars.
Getting rid of fleas on a dog would be easier if use the complex treatment. To start your dog should be treated with medication and healed, then washed well with soap, and finally put on the collar.
Once you have found your dog have fleas, and began treatment, we should not dwell only on the treatment and prevention methods. It is necessary to completely clean up room floor, dog place and ammunition.
Veterinarians advise each period, from March to November, processing of your pet’s coat. Apply a drops for fleas on dogs every month of the period.
Try to avoid such problems with your pet, and he will repay you for his devotion and loyalty.
Author: Arnold Shwarz m.d.



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