How to remove fleas from dogs?

Every animal owner has at least once had a question about how to remove fleas. After all, these insects that parasitize the skin of our four-legged friends can be transmitted not only from dog to dog or through grass. Even if your pet never goes outside, you can bring fleas on clothes or shoes. It is difficult to remove these parasites from a pet, because many of their larvae are on carpets, floors, furniture and on the dog's litter. And to get rid of them, you need to process the entire apartment.

The question of how to remove fleas is relevant almost all year round, especially a lot of these parasites in the summer. Although infection with them is not considered a disease, these insects can be dangerous. The main thing is that fleas can carry dangerous infectious diseases. In addition, the bites of these insects cause itching, an allergic reaction, irritation may appear. The animal may lose its appetite or become aggressive.

At the first signs that your pet has fleas, you need to carry out a comprehensive treatment. You should bathe your pet in anti-flea shampoo. Until the dog is dry, do not allow it to lick itself. And how to remove fleas from large or aggressive quadrupeds, which are difficult to bathe? There are a large number of flea sprays on sale now. You need to choose the one that suits your dog. It depends on her age, size and length of the coat.

Then you should treat the whole apartment with a special tool, especially the dog's litter and the place where she often spends time. Thoroughly vacuum all carpets and furniture - this will prevent re-infection of the pet. Regular wet cleaning will protect your dog from parasites.

What to do when fleas are detected

If even one flea is found in a dog, you need to act as follows.

• Do not delay processing fleas multiply at a high rate. It will take only a few days for the pet to stop sleeping and eating, and insects have penetrated into all surrounding objects. Getting them out of there will be much more difficult than a dog. In addition, in this case, there is a high risk of re-invasion.
• Apply a comprehensive approach to the destruction of parasites. In addition to the pet, the room in which he lives will have to be processed (in the case of the street, this is an aviary, a booth, everything that is in them). To get rid of bloodsuckers with guarantee, it will be necessary to apply not only folk, but also industrial means of disinsection.
• The preparation for the treatment of a four-legged friend should be selected in accordance with its characteristics , for example, age, attitude to washing, state of health. Ideally, you need to consult with a veterinary specialist, but the advice of people who have already faced such a situation and successfully overcome it is also acceptable.
• For the duration of disinsection measures, the dog must be quarantined it is worth limiting her from free range and communication with unfamiliar relatives.

Industrial flea removal products

At the moment, the means by which you can remove fleas from a dog are presented in a huge assortment. However, for all their effectiveness, each of them has only a temporary effect, because these parasites are widespread everywhere. As soon as the processing action ends, the flea may appear again. Therefore, you need to know how to prevent an invasion, how to get rid of insects quickly, and how to save the result in the future.

Shampoos

Shampoos help to remove fleas from dogs only if there are a minimum number of them, as insects multiply, this type of treatment completely loses its effectiveness. Means based on insecticides, for example, permethrin, help to get rid of parasites. However, this component can cause an allergic reaction, the signs of which are: excessive saliva and vomiting.

There are also means for disinsection treatment of dogs with natural ingredients. Plant extracts have an antipruritic, anti-inflammatory, healing effect, maintain the pet's hair in a healthy state. After applying flea shampoo to the dog, it should be carefully distributed over the body (avoiding contact with the eyes, nose and mouth), left for a while (according to the instructions), rinse. At the end of drying, it is recommended to comb the dog with a comb with a frequent comb.

Among the most popular flea shampoos in dogs are: Mr. Bruno, Leopard, Phytoelita.

Drops

You can quickly get rid of blood-sucking parasites from a four-legged friend at home with the help of drops. This option is more effective than the previous one, so it enjoys deserved popularity. The effect of the contents of the bottle persists for about a month (subject to the instructions of the instructions).

Drops are applied to the dog's skin in a place inaccessible for licking (most often the nape of the neck). The active ingredient is toxic to bloodsuckers; it penetrates into the epidermis and bloodstream of the animal, which leads to getting rid of insects. However, before removing fleas from a dog with drops, you need to consult a veterinarian, since the active ingredients have side effects and contraindications.

Among the drops can be noted: Bars Forte, Celandine, Barrier, Frontline.

Collar

The use of a collar to remove fleas from a dog, although convenient, presents certain difficulties. This method is not suitable for puppy-age pets awaiting addition and nursing dogs, since insecticides that impregnate the collar can have a negative effect on the puppies' body.

Collars containing natural substances, as well as ultrasonic ones, are safer. At the same time, the latter option is too expensive in terms of cost, and natural ingredients are not effective in copious population of fleas. Another disadvantage of anti-flea collars is that toxic compounds are distributed unevenly over the body. In addition, the product is not recommended to be used simultaneously with other methods.

Sprays

You can remove fleas from a dog using a spray. This form of processing has gained popularity due to its ease. It is enough to apply the product to the coat in the area of the pet's neck, after which the parasites will leave the animal for at least 3-4 weeks.

The disadvantage of using the spray in the fight against fleas is the high content of toxic substances in the composition. Contraindications are the same as in the case of a collar. There is also a possibility of licking the drug if it gets to other parts of the body.

The most effective tool in this group is considered to be the Frontline; aerosol Bars and Beafar are no less popular among dog breeders.

Powder

Insecticidal flea remedy for dogs in powder form has not found significant distribution among dog breeders. This is due to the need to rub the product with your hands into the skin and hair of the animal. In addition, the use of this treatment method increases the risk of poisoning. Powders are not used when it comes to puppies, dogs "in a position", nursing and weakened.

Among powdered preparations can be distinguished: Sanal, Insectal.

Tablets

The tablet form of flea control also did not take root among dog owners. Chewing tablets slightly reduce the number of parasites, but do not remove them at all. In addition, this method of disinfection is dangerous by poisoning and allergies. The treatment consists in putting the drug into the animal feed.

Veterinary pharmacies offer medications such as Comforts, Capstar.

During the increased activity of fleas - from spring to cold weather - use special anti-flea collars. However, they do not destroy the existing parasites, they only protect them from infection. These collars are also almost useless for dogs with long hair. Therefore, the question arises about how to remove fleas from York. After all, most owners of these dogs get them because of their appearance, and many flea remedies can have a bad effect on the condition of the coat. To destroy parasites, you can choose a special shampoo and bathe the york. And to prevent re-infection, it is better to use drops that are applied to the withers. Absorbed, they poison uninvited guests.

It is very important for pet owners to know how to remove fleas from a puppy. Young animals are much more sensitive to infection with parasites. Bites can cause exhaustion, anemia, and behavior disorder. When buying flea remedies for a puppy, pay attention to what age they are designed for. To prevent re-infection, it is better not to use a collar, but drops, only you need to make sure that the dog does not lick itself.

Essential oils of mint, lavender or cedar have a milder effect. They can be added to any shampoo or diluted with water and sprinkled on the dog and its place. Wormwood, tansy or eucalyptus effectively drives away fleas. You can spread these leaves in places where your pet often happens, or bathe the dog in their decoction.

The above problem can occur in all pets, it is very difficult to protect yourself from parasites. Therefore, every dog owner should know how to remove fleas. And then communication with the pet will bring only positive emotions.

Flea removal in a pregnant dog

To destroy fleas in a pregnant dog, it is best to use folk methods, but if there are a lot of insects, you need to choose a stronger remedy. Pets in a position are contraindicated with a collar, and among the other options, experts recommend drops, for example, a Frontline or a Lawyer (suitable even for nursing bitches). If the dog calmly tolerates bathing, then shampoo can be used for treatment.

How to remove fleas from puppies

It is more difficult to remove fleas from dogs of puppy age than in adults, since most of the products on the market have been shown since six months. Only a few drugs are allowed for use:

• From 1.5 months – Bars and Stronghold in the form of spray, Celandine and Phytoelite shampoos;
• From 2 months – Celandine and Frontline in the form of drops, Beafar collar.

Before using these drugs, it is necessary to study the instructions to find out how to properly destroy fleas and prevent poisoning of the puppy.

Note: the best option for puppies will be the use of folk methods and remedies: tar soap, wormwood.

Is there a flea vaccination

Many owners would like to vaccinate their pet against fleas. As such, there is no anti-flea vaccine. However, inoculation is often referred to as insecticide injections. The injection acts like drops, but the duration of the effect can reach six months. The mechanism of action of vaccination is as follows: when an insect is bitten, it receives a dose of a toxic substance that causes a violation of the parasite's NS, and then its death.

The positive aspects of flea injections in dogs include the simplicity of the method. To protect a pet from bloodsuckers, only a single injection is required. In addition, the possibility of getting the drug into the digestive tract of the animal is completely excluded, which means there is no risk of poisoning. An additional advantage is that the tool is available in different versions, providing for the treatment of dogs of different ages and colors.

Not all dogs can be given flea injections. It is contraindicated to use injections for puppies younger than 2 months of age, weak pets, allergic people. You can not vaccinate yourself – this should be done by a veterinarian after a preliminary examination of the dog. Most often, Lufenuron, Eprimec, and Ivermectin are used as anti-flea vaccinations.

Processing of the room where the dog lives

To remove fleas from a dog, it is not enough to treat only a pet. The insects living next to it will return to the "host" again as soon as the drug expires. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out a thorough disinfection of the premises (apartments, houses, booths) in which the pet lives in parallel.

Apartment treatment from dog fleas

There are several ways of disinsection treatment of the apartment. You can use one, the most suitable, or you can apply several at once.

• Thermal effect. If the temperature is below zero outside the window, it is enough to take out things in which fleas have settled for a few hours outside. You can also destroy insects by exposing them to boiling water (pour or boil).
• Chemical attack. Such products as Karbofos, Raid, Phenaxin and the like are used for the treatment of floors, walls, corners, utility rooms, large interior items (for example, upholstered furniture). You can use insecticidal preparations in the form of a spray or powder, which treated the dog. It is important that there is not a single untreated corner left, otherwise processing will have to start again.
• Folk methods. Of the folk methods for treating an apartment from dog fleas, the same means are used as for pet disinfection. These are: wormwood, kerosene, pine sawdust and others. Only kerosene treatment leads to the death of insects, the remaining methods can be used as an addition to the chemical option. Infusions and decoctions are prepared from plants, which are used to wipe all surfaces in the house, preferably several times a day. As an option, spread fresh wormwood around the apartment (along the baseboard, in corners, under furniture), and change it as it dries for a month (minimum).
• Professional way. The services of special services for the destruction of fleas in the room are used in difficult situations, with the ineffectiveness of other methods. The essence of professional processing is the artificial creation of fine vapor particles containing insecticide. These particles settle on surfaces, penetrating deep into porous materials, causing the death of insects.

Processing of the dog "house"

When removing fleas from a dog in a booth, you also need to put things in order. To destroy insects, the same methods and preparations are used as in the apartment. The litter is subject to burning, and to prevent the return of bloodsuckers inside the booth and around it, it is necessary to lay out branches of wormwood or tansy (periodically they should be replaced with fresh ones).

Safety rules for processing

Since the destruction of fleas in dogs and indoors involves the use of highly toxic chemical compounds, precautions must be taken.

• It is forbidden to use drugs and remedies that have ended the period of operation;
• Carefully read the instructions for the use of a particular remedy, especially when it comes to the treatment of puppies, weakened and pregnant animals;
• If it is not possible to contact a specialist when choosing a drug, pay attention to the dosages indicated in the instructions, the peculiarities of the age of the animal, recommendations for further observation;
• If during the procedure the pet became ill, you need to take him urgently to the clinic or call a specialist at home;
• Before proceeding to disinsection of the premises with chemical agents, it is necessary to remove all household members, including pets, from there;
• The treatment should be carried out in rubber gloves and a respirator (or a medical mask);
• After the disinsection is completed, it is necessary to leave the apartment, wash and wash your hands.

You can return to the treated room after the period specified in the annotation to the tool used.

Anti-flea prevention

It is almost impossible to prevent the appearance of fleas on a dog, but you can significantly reduce the likelihood of infection with parasites. To do this, you need to follow a number of recommendations:

• When going out for a walk, wear an anti-flea collar;
• Use drugs that are acceptable for prevention (for example, injections);
• Regularly treat the place where the pet lives, its litter, with appropriate disinsection agents;
• Avoid contact of a pet with unfamiliar relatives;
• Keep the dog clean, monitor the condition of the coat;
• Do not walk in places known to be inhabited by fleas (basements, abandoned plots).

By what means to remove fleas from a dog, each owner decides by virtue of his capabilities. The main thing is to notice the problem in a timely manner and prevent the reproduction of insects.