Improved Methods of Flea Control

Few problems are as hard to get rid of as fleas.  Fleas have our poor dogs scratching and us dog owners searching for a solution.  Luckily researchers are constantly looking for new ways to help rid our dogs of those pesky fleas.

Fleas are hard to control because there are different kinds and fleas on your dog are at different stages in their lives.  So it’s difficult to get rid of them with just one method.  Only 5% of the fleas on your dog are adults.  The other fleas are in egg form, larvae, or pupae. 

Climate also contributes to flea problems.  Fleas are typically more common in the south and thrive in warm, humid or rainy conditions. 

While flea collars and shampoos are a large part of the flea control market, topical squeeze-on applications such as Frontline are the preferred method of flea control.

As annoying as fleas are, fleas can cause more serious health conditions than just itching.  Fleas carry disease.  Fleas also transmit tapeworms. 

The best way to prevent fleas is to make flea control a constant priority.  Using a treatment such as Frontline year round is perhaps the best defense against fleas.  You can learn ways to combat fleas at AllAboutDogCare.com.

Margaret Svete, best-selling author, television and radio personality, and dog rescuer helps dog owners discover easy dog care tips. Subscribe to the premiere dog care ezine, The Dog Enquirer, at http://www.allaboutdogcare.com