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Now that spring is here, you and your pets want to get outside as much as possible to enjoy the warm weather. Unfortunately, warm weather means fleas and ticks are lying in wait to hitch a ride on your precious pets. You can avoid the aggravation, not to mention disease, fleas and ticks carry by consulting an animal veterinarian about the best flea and tick treatments for your dog or cat.
Fleas and ticks carry all kinds of disease with them, and an infestation would wreak havoc in your home. Your pets could be in danger of contracting conditions such as Flea Allergy Dermatitis, along with tapeworms, anaemia and cat scratch disease. Fleas and ticks can get into your home and live in your carpets and on your furniture without you even knowing it. The best way to prevent such an infestation would be to seek out a preventative treatment that will keep fleas and ticks off your pets. Remember, adult fleas only make up about 5% of the total flea population; the average flea goes from the egg stage to the pupae stage in just over 20 days. After reaching maturity, fleas find a nice, comfortable host (usually your dog or cat) and start the cycle all over again.
There are monthly flea and tick treatments available that are capable of killing 100% of fleas within 12 hours of application. By bringing your vet to a veterinarian clinic in your area, you can get more information about which treatment will be most effective for your pet. Most likely, treatment will be determined by your pet's general health, your location and your pet's age. The time to determine the proper flea and tick treatments is now, even though many veterinarians suggest the treatment should be administered year round. Regardless of the timing, it's never too late to start.
Check our veterinarian directory to find a veterinarian clinic near you, and have a great spring!