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Flea & Tick Medication Tips
Homemade Flea Bath
Does your dog have a flea and tick problem? If your dog is infested with fleas, your first course of action should be to get him in the tub. Drench him and scrub him down with a good flea and tick shampoo. Then, rinse him off completely and add a few drops of Lavender or Tea Tree oil to his coat.
Want to make an herbal flea dip? Steep two cups of fresh rosemary leaves in a couple pints of boiling water for thirty minutes. Next, strain the liquid, remove the leaves and add 8 additional pints of warm water. Pour the mixture over the dog and allow to dry—do not rinse.
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A-Salt Those Fleas!
PetCareRX Tip: Want to know a secret? Fleas hate salt! Aside from putting your furry little friends on effective flea and tick prevention medications like Frontline Plus, protect your home from the critters. Sprinkle salt all around your home as well as your dog's home to keep fleas away. And, don't forget to put some salt inside of your dog's house or around his favorite bed or blanket.
*For some added protection, bathe your dog in salty water and allow it to soak into his coat. You will definitely notice a drastic decrease in the amount of fleas.
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Harmful Flea and Tick Chemicals
Don't just go out and buy whatever medicine is highly recommended and especially don't get cat flea medication for your dog, or vice versa, just because it's on sale. Do your research and ask a professional to make sure that you're not doing your pet more harm than good. Finally, once you have decided on a medication, make sure to read the directions before haphazardly applying the treatment, as an incorrect application can also incur harmful results on your beloved animal.
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Tick Medication and Your Health
PetCareRX Tip:Is it really important to have my pet treated for fleas and ticks as quickly as possible?
Absolutely. Fleas and ticks have carried terrible diseases throughout history and still do to this day. From the Black Death in Europe to Lyme Disease in New England, you and your family could be threatened if your pet is carrying fleas and ticks.
Furthermore, even if you yourself might not feel the effects of the pesky bugs, they can have a severe negative impact on the health and well-being of your pet over time. With numerous effective flea and tick medications such as Frontline Plus, Advantage Flea Killer for Dogs, and Advantage for Cats available, there really is no excuse not to start treating your animal immediately. Make sure you read the directions on the label and apply the medications only as directed.
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Tell Ticks to Take a Hike
If you're big into hiking, it's likely that your beloved furry friend is likely to come on a hiking trip or two. Wooded areas, however, can be extremely dangerous for man's best friend as they tend to be breeding grounds for ticks. After and during each outing search your dog for ticks. Check the neck, ears, and underbelly extra carefully. If you do find ticks on your animal, brush them off or remove them with rubber gloves—avoid touching them with your fingers.
If you find a tick attached to your pet, don't squeeze it. Instead, remove it with a special tick removal tool (available at most pet stores). Different ticks carry different diseases so if your pet is bitten by one it's useful to save the parasite in a jar with a wet cotton ball (so it doesn't dry up). This way, your vet can identify the specific species of tick and better diagnose your animal.
