Controlling Fleas on Your Dog

Have you recently thought that you imagined multiple bug bites at night only to wake up with multiple
little red bumps? You probably immediately turned to your beloved pooch that was eagerly scratching
his ears and wearing a guilty puppy face. If so, you are probably well aware that you need some form
of flea control for your pup, but you may not be sure where to start.

Buying Effective Flea Meds

Many loving owners make the mistake of picking up the cheapest flea meds they can find as they make
their way through the local grocery store isles. They apply the medicine and find that the fleas on
their dogs are not only unscathed by the “medicine,” the problem has now become a certifiable infestation.

This is because when it comes to fleas, you simply have to shell out for the more expensive product.
Flea control products such as Frontline and Advantage are some of the only sure bets for flea control.
But even these products alone are not enough to rid your home of a flea infestation.

The Environment

Once fleas are in your home and reproducing, they will continue to bother both you and your dog. Every
area of your home, including your yard, must be treated for the tiny monsters. Be aware of contact your
dog might have with other animals that are not treated for fleas as fleas can hop onto your dog for
a free ride into your newly flea-free home.

Contact Us

For more information on flea treatments for your dog, and for all your veterinary needs,
Contact your Austin Veterinary Clinic today.