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Flea
Control Facts |
Fleas afflict cats and dogs around the world and may be found on every
continent with the exception of
Antarctica. Fleas not only annoy pets and people,
adult fleas on your pet can actually cause serious medical
problems -- like flea allergy dermatitis or tapeworms, and in some extreme
cases, anemia. Fleas carry the
dog tapeworm (Dipylidium
caninum); cause the most common allergic skin condition in dogs, called "flea
allergy dermatitis;" and may be vectors of infectious agents. Biting fleas can
also cause secondary skin
infection. Puppies and kittens as well as older and
immune-suppressed pets infested with fleas can
become
anemic. Heavy infestations can even cause death.
It is estimated that flea-related diseases
account for more than 50 percent of dermatologic cases presented to
veterinarians and more then 35
percent of the total small animal veterinary care effort.
Flea control should begin as flea prevention. Our
veterinarians are flea experts and can advise you on the
latest new products that kill adult fleas, eggs, and larvae, and that take care
of fleas in your environment.
They will base their recommendation on weather conditions (high humidity and
heat means more fleas
on the way), your pet's health and level of flea infestation. New
prescription products are highly effective,
making it easy for you to prevent or treat flea infestations and other
parasites. For more information
about flea control options, consult
with our veterinarians at your next appointment. You may also wish
to
to see our What's New page to learn more
about recent advances in parasite prevention and treatment.
 Chart credit: Advantix http://www.k9advantix.com/All-About-Fleas.asp |
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