Tips on Getting Rid of Dog Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks are dangerous for your pet.
Not only do they cause discomfort, but they can also cause tapeworm and Lyme diseases for your dog.
Aside from that, just like other insects, they can also attract bacteria which can lead to infection.
This in turn can be dangerous to you and your family as well.
The Black Plague devastated Europe between 1348 and 1350.
The bacteria Yersinia pestis was determined to be the cause of the Bubonic plague pathogen.
The bacteria was transmitted to the victim via Oriental rat flea bites.
These fleas were carried by the black rat.
Due to poor record keeping it will never be known the exact death toll inflicted by the Black Death, but it is estimated that it killed between 30% - 60% of Europe's population.
With this in mind, if you want your pet as well as your home to stay healthy, then follow these tips on getting rid of ticks and fleas.
Ticks and fleas both thrive in heat and humidity.
This means for the months of summer and even into the fall, you need to make an assessment of your dog as well as his environment, including his bedding.
Vacuum frequently and thoroughly including your dog's bedding area.
Wash any pillows or blanketing.
When you are vacuuming, focus on corners, small cracks, as well as your basement.
Dispose the vacuum bags or empty the vacuum bid into a plastic bag and seal it immediately.
Ticks and fleas can easily escape from the vacuum or bag pretty quickly.
Don't forget that fleas are usually a symptom of rodents.
You need to eliminate these pests as well, particularly mice and rats.
They are carriers of fleas and ticks.
A recent study by the University of Boston showed that 90% of fleas are delivered into the home via these common rodents.
If you can you should find a good exterminator to spray you home in the spring and the fall for insects as well.
Moving forward, if you notice that your dog already has these harmful bugs on him, remove them by using an over the counter shampoo designed especially to kill fleas and ticks.
Most grocers and even drug stores carry them.
If you opt to use a fine-toothed pet comb designed for flea and tick removal.
Be sure to kill them right after you take them out.
You can drown them by dropping into soapy water.
In addition, if you are having a hard time locating these bugs, you can find them by watching what part of his body your dog is scratching and biting excessively.
Finally, if the problem persists, take him to your veterinarian; consult about the various treatments that are available for your flea-plagued beloved pup.
Not only do they cause discomfort, but they can also cause tapeworm and Lyme diseases for your dog.
Aside from that, just like other insects, they can also attract bacteria which can lead to infection.
This in turn can be dangerous to you and your family as well.
The Black Plague devastated Europe between 1348 and 1350.
The bacteria Yersinia pestis was determined to be the cause of the Bubonic plague pathogen.
The bacteria was transmitted to the victim via Oriental rat flea bites.
These fleas were carried by the black rat.
Due to poor record keeping it will never be known the exact death toll inflicted by the Black Death, but it is estimated that it killed between 30% - 60% of Europe's population.
With this in mind, if you want your pet as well as your home to stay healthy, then follow these tips on getting rid of ticks and fleas.
Ticks and fleas both thrive in heat and humidity.
This means for the months of summer and even into the fall, you need to make an assessment of your dog as well as his environment, including his bedding.
Vacuum frequently and thoroughly including your dog's bedding area.
Wash any pillows or blanketing.
When you are vacuuming, focus on corners, small cracks, as well as your basement.
Dispose the vacuum bags or empty the vacuum bid into a plastic bag and seal it immediately.
Ticks and fleas can easily escape from the vacuum or bag pretty quickly.
Don't forget that fleas are usually a symptom of rodents.
You need to eliminate these pests as well, particularly mice and rats.
They are carriers of fleas and ticks.
A recent study by the University of Boston showed that 90% of fleas are delivered into the home via these common rodents.
If you can you should find a good exterminator to spray you home in the spring and the fall for insects as well.
Moving forward, if you notice that your dog already has these harmful bugs on him, remove them by using an over the counter shampoo designed especially to kill fleas and ticks.
Most grocers and even drug stores carry them.
If you opt to use a fine-toothed pet comb designed for flea and tick removal.
Be sure to kill them right after you take them out.
You can drown them by dropping into soapy water.
In addition, if you are having a hard time locating these bugs, you can find them by watching what part of his body your dog is scratching and biting excessively.
Finally, if the problem persists, take him to your veterinarian; consult about the various treatments that are available for your flea-plagued beloved pup.
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