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Managing, Preventing And Eliminating Fleas

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Frontline for Dogs

Your pets may be your beloved and faithful companions, but they can rack up more medical and maintenance costs than a small child. Fleas and ticks not only irritate your animals and can cover you with itchy red bites, these parasites can pose a serious health threat to you and your animals (tick-bite fever can be fatal). Managing your pets flea or tick problem is easy, however, as there are products which kill off these pests, leaving both you and your animal pest free. Products such Frontline for dogs may be expensive, but you can easily find reduced-cost medication.
Dog Flea Control

Dog flea control using medication kits such as those made by Frontline or Advantage are effective, and only a small amount need be applied to your pets backs in order for it to work. Because these products are toxic (they need to be, in order to kill off parasites), you should wear gloves when applying the products and was your hands well afterwards. By applying the product to an out-of-reach area on your dogs back, you can prevent your dog from licking the chemicals, as this would not be wise, health-wise.
Advantage Flea Products for Cats and Dogs

Advantage flea products for cats and dogs are available for animals of different sizes, but it is unimportant that you purchase the right product for your size of animal, as the sizes merely regulate how much product you need to apply to your animals (the same formulation is used). Our large, bulk kits of Advantage can save you a large amount on what you would normally spend on flea prevention during the year, and with a syringe you can still make sure to administer exactly the right amount of product.
To Keep Away the Flea, Dog Treatments can be scheduled

When you are waging a constant battle against the flea, dog treatment scheduling can help you to plan your Advantage, Frontline or other treatment applications so that your pet is kept pest-free. When you buy anti-flea or tick products in bulk, you can save more than three quarters on the price you would usually pay for the same quantity of treatment. In addition to kits which contain liquid for external application, you could also try a preventative collar as an alternative, as many owners find these effective in keeping flea populations down.
USA-Produced Frontline for Dogs

Many of the expensive treatments for dogs are imported from other countries, one of the reasons for their being expensive. USA-produced and boxed Frontline for dogs can provide you with affordable and completely authentic flea and tick control and prevention. Not only do products like Frontline eradicate living fleas, they also help to kill flea eggs, preventing more of the pesky critters from hatching and worsening the problem. Dogs who are allergic to fleas or ticks can be affected especially badly by a problem with them, but with careful management you can keep your companion happy and tick-free.
Well-Formulated Dog Flea Products are Safe to Use

Some pet owners worry that using a dog flea product will have an adverse effect on their dogs. Vet-approved products such as Frontline and Advantage can be used safely, however, provided that you follow the clear instructions provided with the product. Dogs who are being worried by pests can act out in strange ways in an attempt to relieve the frustration, such as barking for no apparent reason and chewing furniture. In order to distract your dog from his or her flea problem, while it is still being treated, a rawhide treat may be useful it will also give their teeth a good workout.
Advantage Flea Products for Cats

Cats may not always be around as much as dogs, but they can still bring pests such as fleas into the house, and the irritation of flea bites can become a major frustration for cat and owner alike.
Advantage flea products for cats work in the same way that Advantage for dogs do, although the doses of the product are obviously different, given the lithe, smaller frame of a cat. With bulk Advantage, you can also save money on the cost of looking after your feline friends.
To prevent the return of the Flea, Dog Collar Alternatives

Although some dog collars cannot be used in preventing a resurgence of the pesky flea, dog collars have the benefit of being available for dogs of all sizes, and can be used to kill ticks for up to 3 months. Although dog collars do not target fleas, the products mentioned above do the job well and thus you can find a solution for treating whichever problem affects your pets, or a combination of problems. If you stock up on collar multi-packs and tick and flea treatments, you should be able to ward off parasites the whole year round.
Frontline for Dogs is Effective

Frontline contains a powerful insecticide which is also used in effectively eradicating other insects which tend to invade, such as ants and cockroaches. Frontline kills adult fleas before they have time to lay eggs, acting fast. Frontline for dogs is an effective form of treatment, and is one of the best solutions, along with Advantage and Advantix, for eradicating insects which could otherwise cause your animals a considerable amount of discomfort and irritation, as well as posing a potential health risk.
Use Authentic Products in Addressing Dog Flea Problems

It is vital that you use authentic products in addressing dog flea (as well as cat flea) problems. Products which have been used extensively have been tested sufficiently for any adverse effects to be known and treated effectively, should a mishap during application occur. Pet care which is certified by the relevant organizations and has been used on animals of various breeds and sizes are more trustworthy than newer, untested products and cheap imitations. Although these products can be costly, buying bulk will save you money and ensure that you have sufficient supplies for pest elimination.