Fleas
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Pets have a love and hate relationship with them—they
love pets and pets hate them.
Fleas cause much discomfort to pets. They spread disease and
can lead to conditions such as allergic dermatitis. They jump on
pets from the outside or any flea-infested environment, bite
pets, lay thousands of eggs and then die.
The eggs fall off and hatch on the ground (or in the
carpeting). It is easy to see why just a couple of fleas can lead
to a big problem. Fleas like moist, dark environments. For this
reason, homes are perfect places for them to settle. Areas under
sofas, wall-to-floor margins, throw rugs, bedding, etc., are
preferred.
To clean up a flea infestation in a house, sprays and foggers
are somewhat effective. Just make sure to treat all dark areas.
Turn up sofa cushions, and spray well under sofas and chairs.
Obviously foggers alone cannot reach all of the dark places
where fleas are. Vacuum daily, changing the vacuum-cleaner bag
each time. Otherwise, flea eggs will hatch in the bag, and fleas
will then jump out of the vacuum cleaner when it is turned on.
The worst thing pet owners can do is shampoo their carpets, as
this provides the moisture fleas need. The most effective method
of treating a house is to contact a professional exterminator.
Ask that they use a "desiccant," which is a product
that dries up fleas and flea eggs and is not harmful to people or
pets.
It is crucial that pets and homes be treated at the same time.
New flea-control products are out that are much safer and more
effective than the dips, shampoos and sprays available
over-the-counter. Some military veterinary treatment facilities
have flea products for purchase. For more information, contact
your veterinarian.
Information provided by the Veterinary Treatment Facility,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
For information on flea treatments, visit the Dog/Pet Medications page.
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