Fleas and pets just naturally seem to go together. Some climates are more conducive to fleas (humid and hot) as well as seasons (summer and fall). It is best to take a preventative approach when dealing with fleas. If you have done everything possible to prevent you pet from getting fleas and still you find fleas on your pet or worse in your home then a course of treatment to rid your pet and home of fleas will be required.
To prevent fleas in the first place try to follow these rules of flea prevention:
*Remember the saying "you're known by the company you keep"? The same is true for your pet. It will be near impossible to keep your pet free from fleas if they are around other pets that are carriers of fleas.
*Keeping your home or the place where your pet lives clean will go along way in preventing fleas from invading your home. Vacuuming on a regular basis will make your home a unattractive place for fleas.
*Keep your yard clean and mow your grass on a regular basis especially near your home. Fleas have a much harder time gaining a foot hold in a sunny climate. Tall grass and leafy bushes are just what they are looking for.
If you have tried your best and still find yourself with a flea problem here are some treatment options you can use to get rid of fleas:
*Try the simple things first. Give your pet a bath if possible and use a comb that is specially designed to remove fleas from your pet.
*Your pets bedding is a prime place for flea infestation. Wash your pets bedding regularly.
*You might have to enlist the aid of flea powder or a flea collar for your pet.
*Talk to your veterinarian about other treatment options who might recommend a monthly pill or salve for control of fleas.
Unfortunately dealing with fleas is something most pet owners must contend with. Fortunately there are ways to prevent and control fleas. As animal and pet lovers we realize all the joy and meaning our little friends bring to our life. Controlling fleas on our pets and keep them happy and healthy is the least we can do for them.
