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Fleas and ticks are the bane of every pet’s (and owner’s) life. These teeny, tiny little parasites can cause all manner of discomfort and illness for dogs, cats and humans alike. Keeping up with a regular schedule of flea and tick treatment for your pet is a good start, but what about also keeping your home free of these troublesome intruders?
According to research, only 5% of a flea and tick problem is visible on your pet, which means the other 95% is in your pet’s home environment in the form of eggs, larvae and pupae (cocoons) – gross! These little nasties can hide in the fibre of your carpets, under furniture, and in your pet’s bed.
Here are some easy ways to help you keep your pet and your home parasite-free:
- Regularly treat all your pets with a suitable product, such as new ‘double action’ FRONTLINE® Plus. It not only kills fleas and ticks on your pet, it also contains an additional active ingredient that stops flea eggs from hatching and larvae developing in your home. FRONTLINE Plus is available for both dogs and cats, in a range of different dosages to suit every size pet. Apply every 4 weeks to help protect your pets from fleas and ticks.*
- Wash your pet’s bedding regularly, including both the cover and the inner cushion where fleas can be hiding deep in the fibre. Use hot water where possible (if the washing instruction allow without damaging the bed).
- Wash your pet’s soft toys in hot water to kill any nasties that can also be lurking there.
- Vacuum your whole house thoroughly – both hard flooring and carpets, especially in dark places where these little pests love to hide, like under beds, rugs and sofas.
- Flea eggs and cocoons can also be brought into your house from the garden and outdoor in general. Cesar’s Way recommends keeping your garden as tidy as possible and hanging doormats in the direct sunlight every now and then to kill fleas that are just waiting to get inside.
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