Flea Season is Coming!

Are you prepared? Here are some common misconceptions about pet flea control, from http://www.petcare.suite101.com/ :

Effective flea control in pets begins by understanding how and where fleas live, and by understanding that all dogs and cats are susceptible to flea infestation. Fleas are the most common pests seen on dogs and cats. Many pet owners believe that their pets are not susceptible, or that they are easy to get rid of once an infestation has been established. Unfortunately, it is NOT true that healthy dogs and cats are not susceptible to fleas, and even 1 or 2 fleas on the animal can be a sign of a much bigger problem.
Effective flea prevention and control should be considered as part of a complete pet health program.
Another common misconception is that pets need to go outdoors to become infested with fleas. The truth is that fleas are common even on cats and dogs which spend no time outdoors. Fleas can hitch-hike on people coming into the home, as well as find their way through small openings in screens, doors and other portals into the home. Flea control programs are just as important for indoor pets as for dogs and cats that live part of their lives outdoors.

Adult fleas can produce eggs quickly and in large numbers. Fleas lay their eggs in the environment where the pet lives, and for most pet owners, that environment is the home. Flea eggs may take several months to develop into adult fleas, depending on environmental conditions. Therefore, owners should have a comprehensive flea control program which kills not only adult fleas but also eggs and larvae.

One such program is Frontline which can be conveniently purchased at Best Friends Pet Care in Carmel! Stop by and see us today!