Care of your dog - Flea Prevention Flea infestations of our domestic pets can be a continual problem for both them and their owners. Flea bites can cause quite severe reactions in both animals and humans alike, and can also cause anaemia in heavily infested young and old animals. Fleas are much more of a problem during the warmer months of the year, however animals kept inside in a warm environment during winter can still harbour these nasty bloodsuckers. Clinical signs of flea bites are varied. Some animals may have large flea populations yet show no adverse effects, while an animal that is sensitive to fleas may have a pronounced inflammatory response (redness, itching, hair loss) to a single flea bite. Identifying these parasites or their faeces in the animal's coat makes diagnosis of fleas easy. However, for conditions other than simple infestation, veterinary advice should be sought. We recommend a flea prevention product year-round to break the flea cycle. There are a number of different monthly products on the market, ranging from a monthly chew to monthly 'spot-on' products. Some of these products incorporate tick, heartworm and intestinal worm preventatives. Please contact us for further information. It is also important to treat the pet's environment when aiming to control fleas. Bedding should be washed regularly and allowed to dry thoroughly each time. Kennels should be protected from the elements and well ventilated. Regular vacuuming of all areas of the house to which pets have access will keep eggs and developing fleas to a minimum, and where infestations are especially bad, aerosol 'bombs' may be used. Frontline is a registered trademark of Merial Limited. Advantage is a trademark of Bayer A.G. Leverkusen, Germany.
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