Does "Princess" have fleas?
Every dog and cat that spends any amount of time outside is at risk
for fleas. In Idaho, the flea season is fairly short and manageable.
However, if you have several stray cats near your home, your pets may
require more protection from flea infestations.
Here is some information about fleas You may find yourself
itching more and more while reading this!
A flea lifecycle has four stages: eggs, larvae, pupae and adults.
depending on temperature and humidity.
If your dog or cat has fleas, they will be subjected to constant
itching from the flea bites and the sensation of fleas crawling over their
skin. Flea bites are known to cause:
Treatments:
Fleas can be treated in a variety of ways. In most cases, Vista
Animal Hospital uses Frontline on dogs and cats that have fleas.
Frontline kills newly emerged adult fleas before they lay eggs and ticks.
Frontline is a liquid pesticide (fipronil) applied on the dog or cat's skin.
For best results, part the pet's hair above the shoulder blades and
apply the Frontline directly on the skin. Avoid superficial application
on the pet's hair. Fipronil collects in the oils of the skin and hair follicles
and continues to be released from hair follicles onto the skin and coat.
Once you treat your pet with Frontline, avoid touching your dog or
cat in the treated area until it dries (24-48 hours). It is important to wash
your hands with soap and water after applying the product.
Frontline remains effective even after bathing, water immersion or
exposure to sunlight for at least 30 days.
For more information click on the following link:
http://frontline.us.merial.com/products/sub8_faq.asp
Other common over the counter flea products are less effective
and mostly obsolete. Flea collars will only kill fleas that are near the
collar. Flea baths and dips are unnecessary when there are effective
products on the market such as Frontline.
Washing your pet's bedding regularly and vacuuming frequently
also helps keep the flea population down. The vacuum bag should be
changed after vacuuming and disposed of to prevent it from serving
as a flea incubator
Call your veterinarian if you suspect your pet has fleas. Flea
treatment is safe, easy, and effective.
Disclaimer: Vista Animal Hospital makes sincere efforts to ensure the
accuracy of information posted on this website. VAH cannot and will
not be held responsible or liable for errors, inaccuracies or improper
use of information by the reader. Readers who rely on the information
contained on this web site or on other web sites accessed from this one
do so at their own risk and are advised to consult with their veterinarian
before acting on it.
*For More Information Please Contact Your Vet!*
Every dog and cat that spends any amount of time outside is at risk
for fleas. In Idaho, the flea season is fairly short and manageable.
However, if you have several stray cats near your home, your pets may
require more protection from flea infestations.
Here is some information about fleas You may find yourself
itching more and more while reading this!
A flea lifecycle has four stages: eggs, larvae, pupae and adults.
- Female fleas lay as many as 50 eggs a day which hatch into
larvae and feed on "flea dirt". - Flea dirt (flea poop) is excrement of partially digested blood
and looks like little specks of black pepper. - Larvae grow and molt twice, then spin cocoons, where they
grow to pupae and then adults.
depending on temperature and humidity.
If your dog or cat has fleas, they will be subjected to constant
itching from the flea bites and the sensation of fleas crawling over their
skin. Flea bites are known to cause:
- An allergic reaction (flea allergy)
- Anemia in young, older or sick pets
- Transmission of tapeworms
Treatments:
Fleas can be treated in a variety of ways. In most cases, Vista
Animal Hospital uses Frontline on dogs and cats that have fleas.
Frontline kills newly emerged adult fleas before they lay eggs and ticks.
Frontline is a liquid pesticide (fipronil) applied on the dog or cat's skin.
For best results, part the pet's hair above the shoulder blades and
apply the Frontline directly on the skin. Avoid superficial application
on the pet's hair. Fipronil collects in the oils of the skin and hair follicles
and continues to be released from hair follicles onto the skin and coat.
Once you treat your pet with Frontline, avoid touching your dog or
cat in the treated area until it dries (24-48 hours). It is important to wash
your hands with soap and water after applying the product.
Frontline remains effective even after bathing, water immersion or
exposure to sunlight for at least 30 days.
For more information click on the following link:
http://frontline.us.merial.com/products/sub8_faq.asp
Other common over the counter flea products are less effective
and mostly obsolete. Flea collars will only kill fleas that are near the
collar. Flea baths and dips are unnecessary when there are effective
products on the market such as Frontline.
Washing your pet's bedding regularly and vacuuming frequently
also helps keep the flea population down. The vacuum bag should be
changed after vacuuming and disposed of to prevent it from serving
as a flea incubator
Call your veterinarian if you suspect your pet has fleas. Flea
treatment is safe, easy, and effective.
Disclaimer: Vista Animal Hospital makes sincere efforts to ensure the
accuracy of information posted on this website. VAH cannot and will
not be held responsible or liable for errors, inaccuracies or improper
use of information by the reader. Readers who rely on the information
contained on this web site or on other web sites accessed from this one
do so at their own risk and are advised to consult with their veterinarian
before acting on it.
*For More Information Please Contact Your Vet!*
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