Fleas are a big problem for most pet owners irrespective of the climate one is living in. However, most pet owners are ignorant of the truth about fleas. They believe that fleas simply lead to scratching and, at the most, irritability in pets. As a result, many tend to turn a deaf ear and a blind eye when they are warned of the fact that flea bites kill pets. So can flea … [Read more...]

Some dogs and cats are practically immune to flea bites, but there are others who develop flea allergy dermatitis which causes intense itchiness, pain and swelling etc. Scratching the bites could not only give rise to secondary skin infections, they could also cause complications like anemia, excessive hair loss and several other health complications. Thankfully, there are … [Read more...]

Puppy fleas can cause a lot of scratching and literally drive your little pup crazy. Bathing the puppy can help to an extent, but it is also important to use the right puppy fleas products. Not all flea control products used for adult dogs are effective on puppy fleas. Moreover, many of these can also be absolutely toxic to the little one leading to further health … [Read more...]

Flea bite dermatitis or flea allergy dermatitis is a skin inflammation, a kind of allergy that can develop in both dogs and cats caused by flea saliva injected into their skin when bitten repeatedly. Pets that are very sensitive to it can suffer from severe allergic reactions. If the condition is ignored and left untreated, it can be extremely horrible for the dog or the … [Read more...]

Fleas are parasites that feed on their host’s blood and when they bite, it can be very irritating. There are over 2,000 identified species of fleas but where dogs and cats are concerned, only one type is known to pester them – the cat flea. This pest can make the lives of dogs and cats miserable because not only does it cause excessive itching, flea bites on dogs can also … [Read more...]

In my opinion, this is the most important step in keeping your home flea-free. Flea prevention, when done right, ends the battle before it even begins. Instead of spending large amounts of time, money and suffering on a flea infestation, you could simply follow a few guidelines to make sure these annoyances never enter your home. There’s a reason so many companies have … [Read more...]

The reason why dogs and cats usually scratch themselves after getting flea bites is because of flea allergy. When the flea bites, it injects its saliva into the pet. This can cause allergenic reactions, which can last up to 2 weeks after the bite. The dog or cat will be scratching itself all the time and start losing hair in the infected area. If you look closer at the … [Read more...]

Today's products used as flea treatment for cats, like Advantage, Frontline and Program, have pretty much replaced many of the previously popular products. However they are still produced in the shape of shampoos, sprays and powders for treatment and prevention of fleas. New flea products are far more effective and they are also safer than conventional insecticides. As an … [Read more...]

In order to get rid of any flea problem, it's important not to focus all of your energy on the dog. Fleas can spread very quickly from the dog to the rest of the house. When they have had their entry, you have to take a thorough approach by removing flea eggs from bedding, flooring, furniture, carpets and especially your dog, which should recieve flea treatment for dogs as … [Read more...]