The Dog Days of Summer are here and with them, flea infestations! Fleas thrive in the hot, humid areas of the country, making summer miserable for pets and their humans. Did you know that fleas can jump up to two feet, 10,000 times in a row—that adds up to the length of three football fields! Wow! They can really get around!
Fleas can cause serious health problems for your pets too. Anemia, tapeworms, allergies and more can be traced back to flea infestation.
Keep your companion healthy by checking to see whether there is any evidence of fleas. Look for “flea dirt” close to the skin. This looks like dirt, but it’s really flea feces, or droppings. Ewww, nasty! Of course, the obvious clue is if Fido or Fluffy is scratching excessively, too!
Personally, I use Avon’s Skin So Soft in my dogs’ rinse water when I bathe them. It’s works really well as a mosquito and flea repellent! Who knew! I’d seen this tip for years, but didn’t believe it until I tried it.
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