Fleas will drive you crazy. And they also drive our little dogs crazy. It may seem like they are in control of your life, but there is hope – fleas CAN be controlled.
Flea control falls into two categories: prevention and treatment. If you are not wrong with fleas, maybe a few here and there, then you are in the Prevention phase. This is controlled by using an all-natural pest control product that will not harm your dog. You’ll want a product that mixes easily with water to add to baths or lightly spray as needed. And make sure there are good addresses!
What you certainly DO NOT want is a toxic synthetic chemical that could harm your precious baby! Many traditional pesticides are harmful and can shorten a pet’s life by up to 25%. So, find your favorite all-natural pest control product and control fleas for your Fur Baby.
Flea prevention:
• Take your favorite all-natural pest control product and spray it on your hands before massaging it into the coat.
• Spray on your hands to apply to face and muzzle.
• Reapply as needed.
• Bathe Rover using your favorite all-natural pest control product mixed with the shampoo and bath water.
If it is a pest, that is something else. I would describe an infestation when the pet has constant itching and fleas bite on the ankles. That is a moderate infestation. If that’s the case, these are the steps:
Flea infestation, moderate:
Notes:
Control the source of fleas, treat the environment, and then treat the pet.
If the dog is outside for periods of time, assume that is where the fleas are coming from.
• Vacuum the house thoroughly, paying special attention to the areas where Buddy sleeps or hangs out.
• Spray outdoor sleeping or lounging areas with your favorite all-natural pest control product for consecutive days until fleas are under control.
• Spray your favorite all-natural pest control product on all baseboards, carpeted areas, dog bedding, and sleeping areas.
• Wash all dog bedding using the hottest setting possible in the washer and dryer.
The most important directive in controlling a flea infestation is that the pet is the LAST step in treatment. The source of the fleas is addressed first, then the environment is treated, and then the furry baby is treated. The poor animal is as much a victim as you are and they are not the cause: fleas come from somewhere and need to be controlled!