Dehler Animal Clinics tips for getting rid of fleas
Step One: Apply Frontline Plus to all animals (this can be done every 3 weeks if you see fleas).
Step Two: Clean the house or apartment
- Vacuum floors once every week (even hard wood floors)
- Wash all bedding in HOT water
- If you want to use a Flea Fogger (aka Flea Bomb) you can, be sure to follow all safety requirements.
- Use a flea spray on large furniture (couch or bed)
Step Three: Repeat every time you apply Frontline.
Things to remember about Fleas and Frontline Plus
If your large cat is over 16 #, you will need to apply a small dog dose 0 to 22#
DO NOT Bathe 48 hrs before applying frontline or 48 hrs after applying.
Where do animals get fleas?
Cats and dogs can pick up fleas from wild life such as Foxes, raccoons and opossums.
You can bring fleas into your home on your clothing or shoes from an infested environment.
Fleas can move from apartment to apartment.
Groomers, boarding facilities, dog parks.
Fun Flea facts
Female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day.
The four stages of a flea are Egg, Larvae, Pupae and Adult.
Frontline kills the Egg, Larvae and Adult life stage.
NOTHING kills the Pupae stage. During this stage the new adult flea waits in a protective cocoon for the next available blood meal. All pupae will have to hatch out and be killed as adult fleas on the pet. This process can take several weeks.
Things not to do when you have a flea issue
Flea dips; flea bath and flea powders contain chemicals that can harm both pets and humans. Side effects to pets can be organ failure, seizure even death.
Flea collars only protect the neck are and also contain chemicals that can be harmful to both pets and humans.
Home remedies – don’t always work. Remember that if the home remedies include Garlic and Onions
For more informtion on Fleas check out the following website.
