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FLEA FACTS
Fact: 95% of the flea population is in the environment. YOU WON'T SEE THEM!
Myth: Fleas jump from pet to pet
Fact: Fleas typically
stay on ONE host, they do not readily move from pet-to-pet. Fleas seen on people are usually fleas
recently emerged from cocoons.
Fact: Most common wild animal to carry and spread
fleas is the Opossum.
Myth: Products like Frontline Plus stop fleas and
ticks from jumping on my pet.
Fact:
Flea and tick products are made to kill the parasites once they have already jumped
onto your pet. They do not serve as a repellent.
Fact: The majority of a flea infestation is found
in the pet's environment (house and yard).
Myth: Ticks should be removed with matches,
Vaseline, or by twisting a certain direction.
Fact:
Ticks should be removed by grasping it with tweezers or tick removal device and
firmly pulling the tick free.
Fact: Once a female flea jumps on a pet it lays eggs within 24 hours and can
lay up to 40 to 50 eggs/day for an average of 50 days! That's 2500 eggs!
Myth: A flea infestation can be eliminated within a few days.
Fact: Once treatment has begun it can take three to eight weeks (occasionally
longer) before the flea infestation is eliminated. This is because the home
and/or yard are infested with flea eggs, larvae, pupae and adults emerging
daily. Remember, the fleas you see on
your pet today came from flea eggs laid three to eight weeks ago.
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TICKS
A tick lives for multiple seasons,
changing hosts at least three times over the course of two years.
The
smallest tick, called "seed" tick, is actually a young tick that is looking
for it's first meal. The larger tick is an adult who is preparing to reproduce.
Ticks can be VERY difficult to kill with chemicals. In the unlikely event that you find yourself dealing with an infestation of ticks, call a professional to help you! |
 
There are steps you can take to make
sure your pet and your home are protected from fleas!
Begin with flea
preventative that kills fleas found on the pet and prevents new
fleas from settling in.
Products we carry
are:
-Frontline Plus-
is a topical application for dogs and cats that lasts 30 days and kills ticks,
flea eggs, larva and adult fleas.
-Comfortis- kills
adult fleas on dogs through an oral medication that lasts 30 days.
-Revolution- kills
flea adults and eggs, heartworms, and ear mites on dogs and cats through a topical
application that lasts 30 days. (Also kills ticks on dogs, and hookworms and roundworms
in cats)
-Capstar- kills adult
fleas on dogs and cats through an oral medication that lasts 24 hours.
In addition, treat the
environment to help prevent infestations.
-Vacuum frequently-
especially carpets and other soft coverings where your pet tends to lounge.
(Don't forget the car!)
-Wash pet items
in hot water- beds, blankets, toys
-Use area
treatment sprays, such as Knockout.
(For an infestation,
the best option is to hire a professional)
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