With summer in full swing, your dog is going to be outside enjoying the weather. Unfortunately, dreaded fleas can put a damper on all that fun time. According to Pet MD, there 10 ways to stop fleas from biting your pooch! These year-round tips can keep your dog from itching and catching serious diseases!
- Clear the Yard–Trim your lawn, trees, and bushes on a regular basis.
- Flea Traps–You can purchase flea traps, or make homemade versions.
- Household Spray & Foggers–These will help keep kill adult fleas, as well as larvae and eggs as they hatch.
- Clean House–Clean your house on a regular basis, and if you already have a flea infestation, you will need to clean every day until the fleas are gone.
- Powders & Sprays–These are inexpensive ways of repelling fleas, but they need to be applied on a more regular basis than other prevention methods.
- Flea Dips–These are used for severe infestations and should not be used on a frequent basis.
- Flea Collars–These can be effective if used for the right type of flea. The collar needs to have frequent contact with the dog’s skin.
- Flea Shampoo–This is an inexpensive way of protecting your dog year-round, but your dog needs to be bathed every 2 weeks in the shampoo.
- Oral Medication–It will work to disrupt the life-cycle of fleas, but does not kill adult fleas on contact.
- Spot-On Treatment–This will cover the dog’s entire body, and is effective for several weeks.
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