That's why Bayer Animal Health recommends the use
of flea or tick prevention products year - round.
This is also true
of any flea or tick sprays or powders that can get into the air, because many can cause health issues for caged birds.
Hair loss, inflammation, and skin infections can all flare up as an indirect result
of a flea or tick attack.
Yet not every pet is affected by the scourge
of fleas or ticks.
The first thing an owner should do is investigate their pet for signs
of fleas or ticks.
Not exact matches
Neither
of our two dogs have had a
flea or tick, knock on wood..
Mosquitoes,
fleas and
ticks tend to reside near bodies
of water, tall and thick grassy areas and in the woods
or forest.
Caused by bacteria and often acquired by mite,
flea or tick bites, tropical rickettsial illnesses — mainly scrub typhus and murine typhus — are a very common cause
of undifferentiated fever in parts
of South - East Asia.
However, it is also worth pointing out to pet owners the difference between supplements and products such as dewormers, ear - mite treatments and
flea - and -
tick products that are regulated by governmental bodies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) and /
or the Environmental Production Agency (EPA).
The New Naturals Using ingredients such as herbs has become common practice in the natural
flea and
tick treatment sector, as many
of these products are found to either reduce a parasite's attraction to pets
or naturally eradicate the insects.
When searching for products that will maintain a dog
or cat's well - being by combating
fleas and
ticks, many pet parents believe that different — at times more severe — health conditions might be caused through the use
of harsh chemical - based formulas, leading them to choose natural options.
• Dogs
of all ages and sizes • Dogs must have updated vaccines (Distemper, Rabies, Bordetella and K - 9 influenza) • Dogs that have had a negative fecal within a year and are on heartworm prevention • Dogs that are
flea and
tick free • Dogs that have been spayed
or neutered if over 6 months
Making sure that surfaces where your dog
or cat spends time are clean is a simple way
of ensuring that
fleas and
ticks aren't spread throughout your home.
Dr. Wakem acknowledges that
flea and
tick control is not without compliance challenges
of its own, but the owners get feedback when they become non-compliant; that is, their pets get
fleas or ticks.
Skin: The vet checks your pet's pores and skin for signs
of allergic reactions,
fleas, mites,
ticks, infection
or lumps.
Flea comb
Fleas and
ticks can be just as big
of a health hazard to animals as any cut
or bruise.
If your pets have been outside, inspect them as soon as you can for any signs
of ticks or fleas.
It's vital to provide the proper care once the
ticks and
fleas find their way to your dog
or cat, especially with the news
of the rising number
of Lyme disease cases found in
ticks.
First, groom your cat well, searching its coat for any signs
of ticks or fleas, sores,
or patches
of dry skin.
coats should be clean and shiny with no signs
of ticks or fleas; there should be no red
or irritated skin
or bald spots
«As temperatures rise,
fleas and
ticks come out to bite, and dogs and cats run the risk
of catching
flea or tick - borne illnesses,» says Georgette Wilson, DVM, Hartz Mountain Corporation.
One
of the first steps recommended by dermatologists in addressing allergies is making sure a prescription
flea and
tick (parasite) product is being used to ensure that these critters aren't causing
or complicating our issue.
For example, some
of the products reviewed below specialize in tackling
flea tick treatment which is useful in cases that your puppy is suffering from
flea attacks
or if most canines in the neighbourhood have a
tick or flea problem.
The best way to keep
fleas and
ticks off
of your cat for a month
or more is to use a topical preventative like Advantage II
or PetArmor.
To pay for the full cost
of vetting abandoned dogs, including spay / neuter, vaccinations, deworming,
flea and
tick treatment, and any other testing
or treatment that each dog needs, so that rescues can take dogs at no cost and find them homes.
Whether they use all natural ingredients
or approved insecticides,
flea collars protect most dogs from the harmful effects
of flea and
tick bites.
Also, remember that use
of these products should be year round to keep from getting
fleas or ticks in your home, as these parasites will then be protected from the weather.
All dogs can get
fleas or ticks, so please consult your vet for the type
of product that is appropriate for your dog.
Flea and
tick shampoos are effective at killing adult
fleas and their eggs for a short amount
of time, but they typically do not stop an infestation
or keep
fleas from coming back.
Like veterinarians, technicians deal with people who neglect their animals out
of ignorance, carelessness,
or cruelty, and they provide care for half - starved animals infested with
fleas and
ticks, covered with skin lesions,
or limping on an unrepaired broken leg.
Many treatments
of flea and
tick problems do not last long
or prevent the return
of the parasites.
Keep your cat indoors Staying indoors decreases kitty's chances
of catching diseased prey
or being infected by
fleas,
ticks and mosquitoes.
Their life cycles are much longer than
fleas and they do not reproduce in the same numbers
or as quickly, but many species
of ticks must have a blood meal before they can move on to the next stage
of their development.
All dogs with signs
of fleas and /
or ticks will be treated at our Grooming Salon at the pet parent's expense prior to check - in.
Most dogs and cats will develop some level
of flea and /
or tick infestation if preventive products are not introduced.
Depending on which collar your veterinarian prescribes, modern
flea collars may be active against a single species
of tick or fleas and multiple species
of ticks.
Use in dogs 6 weeks
of age
or older against the following parasites: adult
fleas,
flea eggs, heartworm, ear mites, sarcoptic mites, and American dog
tick
Oral
Flea and Tick Prevention Oral products can be active against only
fleas or prevent multiple species
of ticks as well.
To kill
fleas and all stages
of brown dog
ticks, American dog
ticks, lone star
ticks, and deer
ticks (which may carry Lyme disease) and chewing lice, apply to dogs
or puppies (8 weeks
or older) as follows: Remove applicator from child - resistant package.
An ounce
of prevention really is worth a pound
of cure in the case
of keeping your dog
or cat
flea and
tick free.
These type supplements
of course do not kill
fleas or ticks.
The EPA rates all
flea and
tick products according to the same criteria before they are allowed to enter the US marketplace, regardless
of whether they will be sold by Veterinarians
or at Retail Stores.
While the seasons will affect the activity
of these insects, it is possible to pick up
fleas or ticks during most
of the year.
It's also important to treat your home and yard with
flea and
tick products to prevent immature stages
of these parasites (such as
flea eggs that fall off untreated pets
or other animals) to create an infestation.
We did find a trend that the animals in the experimental group were less likely to receive
flea /
tick or heartworm preventative, but we suspect this was due to the fact that the data for the experimental group was collected in the middle
of the polar vortex winter in Northern Ohio, while data for the baseline group was collected in the fall.
This includes core vaccinations (distemper / parvo, bordatella, and rabies, if age appropriate), fecal test and deworming, general exam, spay / neuter (for dogs 6 months
or older), heartworm test (if age appropriate), heartworm and
flea /
tick prevention, and treatment
of any diagnosed illnesses (heartworms, ear infections, skin conditions, etc.).
Outdoor cats have a higher risk
of getting worms,
fleas,
ticks or even diseases and poisons.
Spay / neuter surgery Rabies vaccine for puppies over 3 months
of age 1st DHLPP vaccine 1st deworming Bordetella,
or kennel cough, vaccine Testing for Heartworm and other
tick - borne diseases ID Microchip
Flea treatments Ear cleaning, bathing, nail trimming, and other necessary grooming Discounted Manner Level 1 class at Family Dog School.
ALZOO offers several options
of flea and
tick repellent: diffusing collars for dogs and cats that deliver all natural and continuous protection for months at a time, SPOT - ON topical treatments, repellent spray for use before long walks
or weekend trips outdoors, shampoos for dogs that repels for up to a week, and a repellent powder for cats and other pets that don't tolerate shampoos.
Similarly, intestinal parasites
or even
fleas and
ticks, are capable
of transmitting serious diseases to our families.