Tip number one involves using an adequate flea control.
There is an urban myth that garlic treats and prevent fleas. This is simply not true.
There is a relatively new flea control from Elanco called Comfortis. This is a tablet that you give monthly. This is very safe as it is a natural byproduct from fermentation. Comfortis is very very effective against fleas. It really works.
For dogs that are extremely flea allergic, you can giove the tablet fortnightly. This is currently the best product on the market.
Tip number two involves treating ALL of the animals in the household.
Often pet owners have one or two dogs and maybe one or two cats as well. The tendency is to treat the dog that is allergic to fleas or to treat an animal if fleas are seen on it.
It is best to treat all animals with flea control to prevent breeding. One flea lays 200 eggs so a few fleas can turn into a few thousand in a very short time.
Revolution is a very good prevention for cats. It is also very safe. Cats lick themselves and are easily poisoned by certain products. Revolution is very safe for cats.
Tip number three involves treating your dog's itch if fleas cause the dog to start to mutilate itself.
Dogs typically mutilate the base of the tail and the lower back. This can cause rapid progession of sores.
Weeping sores will stick to the overlying hair and infection will spread like fire beneath the hair.
If this happens to your dog, you need to clip off the hair and bathe the wounds.
Sometimes, it will be easier to clip the hair if you wash the dog and remove a lot of the pus first.
You can use a medicated shampoo or use an antiseptic rinse such as betadine diluted in water to look like weak tea. Spot treat only.
Flea allergy dermatitis can also be managed using natural therapies and treatments. You can download a FREE "Home Diagnosis Manual" to the itchy dog at http://www.scratchingdoghelp.com
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