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Flea Treatment For Home

dogs2Dealing with fleas Are you sharing your home with unwanted visitors? 

No-one likes the idea of sharing their home with fleas, but as well as the occasional bite to owners, fleas can be an serious cause of distress and suffering for pets.

 

“Fleas need warmth to thrive,” explains Sean Wensley, PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon. “As most homes now have central heating we are providing the perfect environment for them, so fleas are now a year-round problem. They reproduce rapidly, so regular preventive treatment with safe and effective products is vital.”

To help pet owners, Sean has put together some top tips on dealing with fleas:

 

Regular grooming helps to keep your pet’s coat in tip top condition, and it also gives you a chance to keep an eye out for any signs of skin problems, including those caused by fleas. Signs of fleas living on your pet include scratching, hair loss and red, inflamed skin.

 

If your pet develops any of these signs, make an appointment with your vet. You may not have seen a flea, but that does not mean that none are present; sometimes they are difficult to detect. In addition, some pets are allergic to flea saliva, so even the bite from a single flea can cause serious discomfort.

 

It is also important for your vet to rule out other possible causes, such as a bacterial infection or allergy. If fleas are diagnosed, your vet will advise you on treatment, including any other pets, and your home.

 

 

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