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<\/a><\/p>\nFleas and ticks and dogs – Oh My!<\/h1>\n
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\nDogs can become infested with fleas<\/p>\n
\nfour-legged companions. Unfortunately, these annoying,
\nblood-sucking pests can become more prevalent when the weather warms<\/div>\n
\nthis important, timely dog issue – Dr. Melinda, Manager of Scientific
\nAffiars and resident veterinarian at Hartz<\/a>.<\/div>\n
\nSciences, and she is a member of the American Veterinary Medical
\nAssociation.<\/div>\n
\nis held to the same testing – the same standards – as the products
\npurchased from a vet clinic.<\/div>\n
\nyour dog, you may not realize that dogs living in areas where
\nfleas\/ticks are prevalent, may be put at risk of more than just constant
\naggravation.<\/div>\n
\nbe safe, there are a few key points that Dr. Melinda wanted to
\nemphasize:<\/div>\n
\n24 hours, but you may see fleas after that time. This is likely due to
\nfleas jumping on the dog from other areas of infestation.<\/div>\n
\nflea collars) in a desperate attempt to eliminate the fleas – give the
\none product enough time to become effective.<\/div>\n
\nbedding, vacuum frequently, utilize a lawn pest control product.<\/div>\n
\nolder, please discuss using a flea\/tick product with your own
\nveterinarian first.<\/div>\n
\nthriving in your region, but it is a mistake to avoid all flea\/tick
\ntreatments in areas where your dog may become infested.<\/div>\n
\nshe was so infested with fleas that much of her hair was missing – she
\nwas in misery from the mass of parasites that had taken up residence on
\nher body – nobody wants that for their own dog.<\/div>\n
\nstarted out in my neck of the woods – Washington State. I also
\ndiscovered that she is a dog lover who has a soft spot for Spaniels –
\nshe owns two of her own.<\/div>\n
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