Getting Rid of Dog Fleas and Keeping It That Way
4 easy steps to getting rid of dog fleas and keeping it that way!
Did you know that one single tiny little flea can build a family totaling over 200,000 fleas within one month? For every flea that you find I can guarantee you that there are at least 150 more somewhere in your house, your clothes, and your pet.
If you do not want to live with hundreds of thousands of little vampires, whom are sucking out you and your dog’s blood, then we have some very useful tips below.
Unfortunately, you cannot be rid 100% free of your flea problems. But you definitely can take a few simple steps to control fleas in all the places that they live. “You have to realize that it is a never-ending battle, but if you’re diligent, you can win,” says Philip Kass, D.V.M., Ph.D., associate professor of epidemiology at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine.
Follow these simple instructions and you’ll be on your way to controlling your flea problem.
1. Your first duty is to give your dog a bath. You may use a non medicated shampoo and this should wash away most of the fleas that inhabit your dog. If he is still scratching soon after the bath, then you may want to consider using a medicated flea shampoo instead.
2. Use a flea spray regularly on your dog’s coat. There many brands of flea spray to choose from. Those containing the insecticides D-Limonene or pyrethrins (made from chrysanthemums) are effective and less toxic than other sprays. When spraying your dog, be sure to avoid spraying his eyes, mouth, nose, and ears.
You may also choose to use flea powder on your dog instead of a bath and spray. Although flea powders are not as effective as sprays, they can prove to be a very helpful way in maintaining a dog flea-free.
3. If the flea infestation is really bad then you may want to consider a house spray, or fogger. It is recommended to use products that contain methoprene or fenoxycarb, which is another flea control hormone
4. Get out your vacuum cleaner! You may not have realized it but by simply vacuuming weekly you are aiding in the reduction and control of the fleas. When you vacuum, spend a little extra time vacuuming where your dog hangs out most often. When you are finished vacuuming up your house and the fleas, it is important to throw away the bag immediately.
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