Not exact matches
Check this
out: it uses Pyrethrins from chrysanthemums, a naturally derived way
of dealing with a
flea infestation.
This is so that a microscopic evaluation
of the skin cells, called cutaneous cytology, can be completed in order to search rule
out alternatives like
flea infestations or yeast infections.
So if one
flea gets into your carpet, hallway, and gets transported by another animal or even comes in on your clothes if you were hanging
out with another animal that had
fleas, it can easily have the window
of opportunity to cause an
infestation.
First
of all, if there has been an
infestation of fleas, going natural is possible but if things are completely
out of hand it's going to take diligent effort on your part.
The presence
of these blemishes may indicate a
flea infestation or other irritation that may need to be checked
out by a vet or groomer.
If you find
fleas on your pet, alert your veterinarian as soon as possible so that the
flea infestation does not get
out of control.
If you haven't been adamant about
flea and tick control so far this winter, you might think that you're
out of the woods when it comes to
infestations and parasite - borne diseases.
Keep an eye
out for signs
of infestation, which may include scratching and crusty patches on the skin or ears in the case
of fleas or ear mites, and weight loss, diarrhea, and bloated belly in the case
of worms.
If you're living in an area
of low
flea infestation or if the
flea season isn't in full swing, a homemade
flea collar can help
out your pooch.
The thought
of feeding your dog a form
of insecticide may freak you
out, but the truth is that it's the fastest way to wipe
out a
flea infestation that's driving your dog crazy.
Once you kill the
flea infestation currently in your home, the chances are good that you won't encounter another one since you don't have pets who are constantly in and
out of the house
Remember that for an animal with much thicker fur than you, and a more questionable adherence to hygiene, a
flea infestation can be like a living nightmare: constantly scratching at places just
out of your reach with no way to articulate the problem to your owner.
While
flea shampoo is
out of the question for puppies this young, there are a few things you can do to help with a
flea infestation.
If your
flea problem is
out of control - either there is a complete
infestation of your home or yard or if they continually return despite your application
of our recommendations above - following are some additional options to consider...
When used weekly,
flea combs for dogs can stop
infestations before they get
out of control.
Even better,
flea drops don't just kill adult
fleas - they wipe
out pre-adult
fleas like eggs and larvae which make up the majority
of flea infestations.
To get rid
of a
flea and tick
infestation, you can use Seresto along with vacuuming (sealing the vacuum bags before throwing them
out) and washing fabrics and soft toys in warm soapy water to help rid the home
of fleas and ticks and making not only Fido happy but also the entire family!
Overwhelming
flea infestations will suck the blood
out of your dog and cause life - threatening anemia (blood loss).
To counter
flea infestation, Dr. Miller points
out, you must,
of course, rid the cat
of the insects.
If you need more convincing that those small pinhead parasites should be
out of your cat's fur right away, here's some complications from a
flea infestation.
A lot
of cat owners swear by this
flea medicine and it wouldn't hurt to give it a go especially if your kitty's
infestation is a bit
out of control.