Flea Bites Can Result In A Flea Allergy

Is your skin crawling Fido?

Did you know your pets are far more susceptible to flea bites if you live in a warm and humid climate? In this type of climate a new population of fleas can hatch out every 14-21 days! The saliva deposited on the dog from the flea can cause allergies in dogs. Flea allergy is a very itchy disease and predisposes the dog to the development of secondary skin infections.

Signs of flea bites:

• Severe itching
• Chewing and biting of the tail, back legs and occasionally front legs
• Lesions from chewing
• A small hive at the site of the flea bite

So What"s A Dog To Do?

Getting rid of fleas can be an arduous project, vacuum well inside your home often, and pay close attention to corners, cracks, and crevices.

To remove fleas from your pet use a fine-toothed comb especially designed for flea removal. To kill the flea, drop it in hot soapy water to drown.

Bathe your pet with a high quality flea and tick shampoo. Use cool water and watch your pet relax with relief as the fleas meet their demise.

Make sure your pet bedding is kept clean. Wash the bedding in hot soapy water weekly to avoid any new eggs from hatching.

Use a spot treatment such as Advantage Flea Control once a month. Your pet will really benefit from these treatments as they help prevent re-infestation.