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Flea and Tick Control for Dogs

Regardless of how clean you keep your house and dog, your home and pets are at risk for a flea and tick infestation. Learn what to do before you have to get rid of the little buggers. It's a lot nicer to prevent fleas than it is to remove them.

Remember

* Pesticides and repellents, both chemical and natural, have been known to be harmful. Read the label very well before purchasing a flea collar or spray, consult your vet, and monitor your dog after use. * Ask your vet about adding garlic and yeast or apple cider vinegar to your dog's diet to make your dog less tasty to finicky fleas. * Read the FDA's Fighting Fleas and Ticks. * It's impossible to outline the differences between all brands and their products right here. Once you decide which methods you're going to use, talk to your vet, and read Doctors Foster & Smith's charts comparing the relevant products.

What Are These Ingredients?

* '''Permethrin/Pyrethrin''' is a the strongest adulticide (adult ''flea and tick'' killer, not humans). ** Very good for most dogs, although some have dangerous reactions. ** Do not use for cats. * '''Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs)''' keep larvae from maturing into reproductive adult pests. These keep the infestation cycle to a single, 3 week-long generation. * '''Natural'' repellents shy away from dangerous chemicals.'''''

Preventative Care

Use these precautions from the time your dog is but a pup and look forward to a life together of itchsafe, though.

Collars

Household and Lawn Sprays

Monthly Treatments

Dealing with the Problem

Anti-Itch Treatments

Combs

Shampoos and Sprays