Now Your Dog Or Cat Has Fleas – How Do You Remove Of Them? (Part 1)

It’s true – your cat or dog is flea-infested – now what? First, you need to get rid of the fleas, and eliminate the problem permanently. Although there are several treatments, not all of them are equally effective, and not all of them are necessary for every case. The choice then, depends on which you have to cure.

A simple option to use is that of spot-on treatments, sprays, powders, or similar. The treatment requires a simple application. The length of time they work varies: spot on treatments can last a month, powders or sprays usually last just a few days, and they vary in coverage. Powders and sprays can also protect against more than fleas, such as mites, ticks, and other insects.

Collars are a convenient solution to killing fleas, but they vary in effectiveness. Some collars work by emitting a gas that’s fatal for fleas, which means they are most effective close to the neck area, with reduced effectiveness elsewhere on your cat or dog. Other flea collars work by placing a chemical into your pet’s tissues (absorbed from the collar), that is deadly for fleas. This type of collar is much more effective than the other sort, but involves your dog or cat absorbing flea toxins over a long term period, which some might want to avoid. In any case, be careful to not weaken it by applying it improperly, for example by getting it wet (if your cat or dog often goes into the water).

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