The three months are over and you have finally gotten rid of
the fleas, but you are afraid they are going to come back. Just because you
have gotten rid of the fleas on your pet and in your house, does not mean they
are not around outside your house. Refer back to my last post if you missed how to get rid of fleas in your house for cheap.
Just
like you treated the inside of your house, you must treat the outside as well.
I would recommend having your normal pest exterminator take care of the
outside. You may be thinking why would I
need to treat my yard if my animal is indoor only? Well the lovely flea can
actually jump on your pants or shoes without you even knowing. This is how
fleas come back in to your home, either on you or your pet(s), and the cycle
starts all over again.
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| Advantage II |
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| Frontline Plus |
In
order to prevent this from happening, my pet advice you would be to use a
monthly topical flea medication. Your veterinarian can recommend a particular
brand for you that would be the safest for your pet(s). Some common brands are Frontline Plus,
Advantage II, and Advantix II.
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| K9 Advantix II |
Some brands protect more than just fleas, some do fleas and ticks (If you would like more information on a particular product ask me or your veterinarian). There are other brands not listed above that protect your pet not only from fleas and ticks, but other parasites. Before applying any topical flea medication, make sure to thoroughly read the label. Please DO NOT buy topical flea medication from drug stores, big chain retail stores, or grocery stores. The medication they offer is not safe, and could end up costing you a lot of money in vet bills.
Fleas are a common recurring problem for animal owners, but if you follow my steps you will be flea free forever. In addition to recommending topical flea medication monthly, other parasites can affect your animal as well. Please return next week to learn more about keeping your pet(s) happy and healthy.
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