Flea Control Tips
Symptoms of Flea Allergy in Dogs
Most dogs will get bitten by fleas in their lifetime, but how do you know if your pet’s reaction is normal or a symptom of flea allergy? If your dog has one or more of the following symptoms, you will need to address the flea problem and give your pet some relief. If the...
How Do Flea Pills Work?
Flea pills allow killing or repelling agents to be absorbed into the bloodstream of a pet. These chemicals either eliminate the adult fleas or halt the development of their eggs and larvae. Fleas are exposed to these insecticides in various ways. Some chemicals, such as Spinosad and Nitenpyram, are transmitted once the flea bites....
Get Rid of Fleas in the House
If you’ve got a flea infestation, you know how annoying these pests can be. They multiply fast and can be difficult to remove without a proper flea control plan in place. In order to get rid of fleas in the house, it is important to have a broad approach that addresses protection for your...
Natural Flea Control Recipes
Effective flea control means balancing toxicity to fleas and safety for pets and people. Homemade natural flea control solutions offer a way to achieve that delicate balance. Diatomaceous earth is one of the least toxic options you can choose for natural flea control. It’s a powder containing the skeletal remains of tiny sea creatures....
How to Find Fleas on Kittens Video
Fleas are dangerous parasites, but especially for kittens because they are much more vulnerable at this stage of their lives. In this short video a practicing veterinarian demonstrates how to diagnose flea problems on kittens. The easiest way to look for fleas on kittens is with a fine tooth flea comb, which are readily...
Killing Fleas With Water Video
If your dog loves the water, you may want to add this technique to your flea control arsenal. Whether you fill the bathtub or take your dog for a swim, if you can keep the water level up to your dogs neck for 15 straight minutes, the fleas will either drown or jump ship....
Vinegar Kills Fleas: Effectiveness of Vinegar for Fleas
Vinegar is one home remedy that a lot of pet owners want to know about. It is cheap, readily available and rumor has it that vinegar kills fleas. Unfortunately, the rumor is not true. Vinegar doesn’t kill fleas, it merely repels them. Vinegar smells bad, it tastes bad and it’s very acidic, so it’s...
Flea Sprays for Humans
While the idea of a flea infestation might have you feeling itchy, it is important for you to understand that fleas cannot live on a human being long term. While it might be true that you might get bitten if your pet has a flea infestation, a flea is actually host specific and would...
Signs and Symptoms of Fleas on Cats
If your cat has been itching and scratching a lot and if you are noticing hair loss or other skin issues, you need to look closer at your pet and examine their skin, as the chances are high for a flea infestation. The main symptom for a flea infestation in a cat is of...
How to Comb for Fleas?
The day that you discover your pet has fleas is the day you start working to get rid of them. While you may be panicked over the idea of a flea infestation on your dog or cat, realize that you will be able to get rid of them if you take safe and trusted...
Best Vacuum for Fleas
If you are dealing with a flea infestation in your home that was started with one of your animals, you have to clean your home in such a manner that all fleas, whether they are in your carpet, on your linens, or on your furniture are captured and killed. This brings into question what...
Flea Control Home Remedies
When it comes to fleas, there is only one way that any pet owner wants to deal with them, and that is when they are dead. Fleas are a horrible and irritating parasite and an infestation on a pet can lead to an infestation in your home, your furniture, even on you. However, even...
Good Flea Shampoos for Your Pet
The majority of flea shampoos for pets contain pesticides and there is a major movement in the pet owner community to only expose pets to natural flea shampoos that do what they are supposed to do, without subjecting them to harmful chemicals. Luckily, there are some fantastic natural flea shampoos for your pet on...
Can Dog Fleas Live On Humans?
As a pet owner, you may believe that fleas are not a problem for a human being, that you only have to worry about making sure your pet stays flea free. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth and if you have an infestation in your house or on your pet, you need...
Signs and Symptoms of Fleas on Dogs
No dog owner ever wants to deal with fleas on their pet. However, regardless of how well you try to prevent fleas from making their home on your dog, sometimes the worst happens and you have to deal with it. Fleas are a nasty brand of insect. There are over 2,000 different types of...
Where Do Fleas Hide on Dogs?
Fleas are incredibly tiny, incredibly hungry parasites that live on warm-blooded animals. They are incredibly resilient and can live anywhere from a couple weeks to almost two years depending on the environment they are exposed to. Fleas typically only grow to be two to three millimeters in length, making them very hard to see...
Flea Collars and Pregnancy
To many of us, our pets are like our children. We cuddle them and coddle them, we buy them clothes, toys, and treat them (sometimes) to spa days or play time at pet resorts. However, if you are pregnant with a (furless) bundle of joy, you might be thinking about the items that you...