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4 easy steps to getting rid of fleas and keeping it that way!
Did you know that one single tiny little flea can build a family total of over 200,000 other fleas within one month? For every flea that you find I can guarantee you that there are at least 150 more somewhere in your house, your clothes, and your pet.
If you do not want to live with hundreds of thousands of little vampires, whom are sucking you and your dog's blood out, then we have some very useful tips below.
Unfortunately, you cannot get rid of 100% of your flea problems but you definitely can take a few simple steps to controlling fleas in all areas that they inhabit. "You have to realize that it is a never-ending battle, but if you're diligent, you can win," says Philip Kass, D.V.M., Ph.D., associate professor of epidemiology at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine.
Follow these simple instructions and you'll be on your way to controlling your flea problem.
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1. Your first duty is to give your dog a bath. You may use a non medicated shampoo and this should wash away most of the fleas that are inhabiting your dog. If he is still scratching soon after the bath, then you may want to consider using a medicated flea shampoo instead.
2. Keep up with your dog by zapping his coat with a flea spray. You have plenty of flea spray brands to choose from on the market. Those containing the insecticides D-Limonene or pyrethrins (made from chrysanthemums) are effective and less toxic than some other sprays. When spraying your dog, be sure to avoid spraying into his eyes, mouth, nose, and ears.
You may also choose to use flea powder on your dog instead of a bath and spray. Although flea powders are not as effective as sprays, they can prove to be a very helpful step in the up-keep of keeping your dog flea-free.
3. If the flea infestation is really bad then you may want to consider a house spray, or fogger. It is recommended to use products that contain methoprene or fenoxycarb, which is another flea control hormone
4. Get out your vacuum cleaner! You may not have realized it but by simply vacuuming weekly you are aiding in the reduction and control of the fleas. When you vacuum, spend a little extra time vacuuming where your dog hangs out most often. When you are finished vacuuming up your house and the fleas, it is important to throw away the bag immediately.
Whew! That was pretty comprehensive, wasn't it?
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