How To Get Rid Of
Dog Fleas In The House

"Fleas in the house can be a nightmare, especially if you don't know
where to begin"

You're horrified and now want to learn all you can about getting rid of fleas! (And who wouldn't?)

Adult fleas represent only 5% of the flea population, the remaining 95% will be in your home in the form of eggs or larvae, so simply killing fleas is not enough - learn about the life cyle of fleas.

The first step is....don't panic.

Chances are, your Cocker Spaniel has brought these pesky little parasites into your home, so your first priority will be to treat your dog for fleas as he is the source of the fleas in the house.

The next step is to kill fleas living in your home.

Step 1 - Vacuum Your Home

Vacuum your floors, carpets, and soft furnishings every day until you're confident that the flea infestation has been removed - you certainly won't remove them all in one day!

If you're to get rid of fleas in your home, you'll need to make sure you get into all the nooks and crannies and don't forget the sofa cushions and the edges of your furniture. Pay extra attention to areas where your dog likes to lie or play.

If your vacuum cleaner has a bag, you'll need to disgard the bag after use as any eggs collected may hatch inside the bag and escape resulting in even more fleas in your home.

Place the used vacuum bag in a bin liner, seal it, and then bin it.

Learn more about getting rid of fleas in your carpets.

Step 2 - Spray Your Home

Your vet will be able to recommend a treatment suitable for use in the home to kill any remaining fleas and prevent eggs and larvae developing any further.

Treat your carpets and floors, paying particular attention to cracks between floorboards, skirting boards, and just underneath the outer edges of your furniture.

Choose products that will kill fleas, eggs and larvae, but won't harm children or pets and always follow instructions on the packaging.

If you've used a pet carrier recently, don't forget to spray that too, and remember to spray those areas your dog likes to play and rest.

Step 3 - Wash Bedding To Ensure Complete Flea Removal

Wash your dog's bedding regularly to remove adult fleas, eggs, and flea debris, before using a flea control treatment.

You may also like to check your own bedding - not a nice thought, is it? However, it is possible that fleas have been carried into your bed. If you have flea bites on your legs and feet, this is a distinct possibility!

Even after treating your home and your pet, you'll probably still notice a few fleas in and around your home as some of the eggs and larvae may contine to develop.

That's why it's important to continue to vacuum carpets regularly and groom your Cocker Spaniel more often than normal.

Learn about the life cycle of fleas and get rid of fleas in the house for good.

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