Fleas are a common problem for many
dogs, whether they have long and short hair. Fleas are not only
uncomfortable for your dog and can cause flea infestations in your
house, they can also lead to more serious problems, like intestinal
worms.
The best way to deal with fleas is to
be proactive. Invest in a good, over-the-counter flea medication.
Usually you can get six doses (six months of treatments) for under
one hundred dollars. Every month, whether you see symptoms of fleas
or not, administer one dose of flea medication to the nape of your
dog’s neck. This will not only kill all fleas your dog may
have—they might have infested your dog before he has noticed—it
will prevent any new fleas from latching onto your dog’s fur.
Dogs get fleas from many sources. Other
dogs at the dog park may have fleas and pass them onto your dog.
Fleas are very hardy—they can latch on a person’s clothes and
travel with them. When people who have fleas on their clothing come
over to your house, they may drop them in your rug without ever
knowing it. Instead of flea bombing your home or using any kind of
insecticide, prevent the fleas from getting on your dog in the first
place with preemptive care. This medication is much less harsh than
flea or bug bombs for indoor-carpeted areas.
Elmhurst Animal Care Center helps pet
owners keep their best friends healthy. This full service pet
hospital and clinic employs some of the most talented veterinarians
in the area.
