Not exact matches
Getting rid
of adult
fleas as well
as their eggs, larvae and pupae, means spending weeks bathing and
combing your dog, vacuuming every inch
of your home, steam cleaning your rugs and carpets, washing your dog's bedding (and yours if he sleeps with you!)
Flea comb Fleas and ticks can be just
as big
of a health hazard to animals
as any cut or bruise.
But,
as we
comb our pooch's hair frantically — looking for further proof
of the detested vermin — it slowly sinks in (with considerable relief), that our dog is in fact,
flea free.
First, using an inexpensive
flea comb, outdoors, try to
comb as many
fleas as possible from the fur
of the kitten.
A quick flash
of brown and the
flea ran again
as I tried to scoop it up with the
flea comb.
A
flea comb is a special type
of comb that is primarily designed to remove,
as the name implies,
fleas most especially adults and eggs.
A
comb can also help you keep an eye out for ticks and
fleas,
as well
as help you get a feel for the contours
of your dog's body.
· The purple color also helps in detecting
fleas as these pests are more visible when trapped in between the teeth
of the
comb
They can also easily escape into your home when you're trying to get them off
of your dog with a
flea comb, making it pertinent to treat your home
as well
as your pet when you suspect
fleas may have made their way onto your canine companion.
Your pet needs daily brushing and
combing of his coat along with periodic bathing to protect him from parasites such
as fleas or mites.
Use the
flea comb over all
of the animal on a daily basis, and
as you catch
fleas, dunk the
comb into a glass
of soapy water to drown them.
As stated in «how to prevent
fleas», you can get rid
of fleas on Dogs using a god Dog shampoo and then brushing thoroughly with a
flea comb for Dogs.
Larvae hatch from the eggs and develop in a pet's environment by feeding on adult
flea feces (i.e. digested blood) that fall out
of the hair coat,
as seen here with a
flea comb.
Try to use a
flea comb every day
as part
of the Dog grooming routine and it will help tremendously.
As fleas come off
of your dog and onto the
comb, dip the
comb in hot, soapy water then rinse it in cool, clean water.
Many different types
of combs are available, from all - metal versions to those with ergonomically designed handles,
as well
as de-matting
combs,
flea combs, undercoat rakes and rubber curry
combs.
First, use a
flea comb to remove
as much
of the dirt and
fleas from the fur
as you can.
To diagnose cat
flea allergy your veterinarian will look for evidence
of fleas such
as specks falling from your cat's body when a
flea comb is used.
The
flea comb from Ebelyn is designed with pets
of smaller sizes in mind, such
as cats, kittens, puppies, small dogs and small animals.
Dunk the
comb in a bowl
of soapy water to rinse and drown
fleas as they come off.
Keep a jar
of soapy water near you to dip the
comb into
as it comes off the cat full
of fleas.
Keep a dish
of soapy water near you to rinse the
comb as it comes off the pet full
of fleas.
It is a very good
flea comb for the price
as it was able to remove
fleas of all sizes and I like that it has a curve to the handle that makes it easier to use too!
Remember though that a
flea comb will only remove 50 %
of the
fleas at the most, and perhaps
as few
as 10 %.
You might want to set your cat on a sheet
of white paper, because
fleas and
flea dirt will show up well against the white paper
as they fall off
of her when you
comb her.
Check through your dog's hair
as you
comb for signs
of fleas, including eggs, and the unmistakable small lump that indicates the presence
of a tick.