Getting Rid Of Fleas"Ridding your dog of fleas needs a plan - let us help you 'scratch that itch' - permanently!"
No-one said getting rid of fleas was going to be easy! It's not just about killing fleas on dogs, it's also about active, ongoing, flea prevention, especially if you want to get rid of fleas in your house. Dog fleas are one of the most annoying parasites that will ever find their way into your home. They spend most of their time in your dog's coat but will also take up residence in your carpets, crevices in your floorboards, underneath low-lying furniture - in fact, anywhere where it's warm and dark. Only 5% of the flea population are adult fleas, which means the other 95% will be eggs or larvae lurking in and around your home! It's important to understand the flea life cycle, as only then can you begin process of flea removal. If you'd like to learn how to get rid of fleas, and stop them from returning to your home and your dog, read on...
Eliminating Fleas On Your Dog And In Your Home Before you can begin to work on getting rid of fleas in the house you'll need to treat the source of the problem - your Cocker Spaniel! Begin by bathing your dog; wash him thoroughly, making sure you create lots of soap suds. Rinse his coat several times to ensure all traces of soap is removed. Dry him off, taking particular care to dry behind his ears, his 'armpits', and under his tail; these are places where dog fleas love to feed. If left damp, these moist areas may encourage the fleas to lay more eggs. Now that your Cocker Spaniel has been bathed, most of the fleas and eggs will have been washed away. When he's completely dry, brush him well before using a flea comb to remove any remaining fleas and eggs. Brush your dog every day until you're sure that there are no more dog fleas present. Unfortunately, killing fleas is not the end of it - you now need to prevent them from returning by applying a flea treatment to your dog. You can buy many effective flea prevention treatments, either online or in pet stores. Your vet can prescribe an effective flea control or you can ask him about natural flea control if you prefer the more holistic approach. After treating your dog for fleas, you'll probably continue to see a few adult fleas for a little while as some of the eggs and larvae may continue to develop; flea removal is not yet complete. Continue bathing your dog and using the flea comb until you're certain that there are no more dog fleas or eggs present. Always be vigilant when grooming your Cocker Spaniel and treat your dog's coat with your preferred flea control regularly.
Getting rid of fleas on your dog is only the first step. You'll also need to remove any dog fleas in your house and prevent the remaining immature forms of flea from developing until all flea forms are gone!
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