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How to Keep Dog Fleas Under Control - part 2

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In part 1 I talked about how to eliminate dog fleas from both inside and outside your home; today I'm going to cover removing fleas from your dog and how to establish an effective flea prevention program.

Dog Flea Treatment

Ideally you should treat your dog for fleas on the same day that you remove fleas from your house, and there are number of products you can use to do this.

All dog flea treatments contain chemicals that will do some or all of the following - exterminate adult fleas, prevent flea eggs from hatching, and prevent the development of larvae.

When you see your dog constantly scratching and generally bothered by a flea infestation, it's tempting to try relieve the distress by applying a multitude of products. However, it's safest for your dog if you follow these guidelines:

• More is not better when it comes to mixing chemicals and medications;
• Seek the advice of your vet for his suggestions as to the best products to use for your dog's flea infestation;
• Follow the manufacturer's directions carefully;and
• Monitor your dog after using the products, if he shows any adverse reaction - for example, coughing, scratching, hair loss and breathless ness contact your vet immediately.

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How to Keep Dog Fleas Under Control - part 1

Posted by Clare Bristow | 4 Comments

You usually become aware of the need for dog flea control once your dog has fleas. Your first job is to to get rid of the existing fleas and then maintain a regular flea prevention program.

There are four steps to a flea control program: eliminate fleas from inside the house; eliminate fleas outside the house; remove fleas from your dog; and, prevent fleas returning to your house and pet. I am going to look at the first two today.

It appears an involved procedure to rid your home from such a small parasite, but once you understand the life cycle of the flea you can see why each of the 4 steps is important.

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Fleas Facts - how to tell if your dog has fleas

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If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, then this is the time of year to be especially vigilant for [tag]fleas[/tag]; here in New Zealand we have to be on alert all through the year.

Fleas thrive in warm and moist environments. May through to September are the months when you are more likely to see fleas, and in temperate climates they are active all year.

What are the symptoms of fleas?

Dogs react differently fleas, so you could see any of the following:
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