Many people think that with Winter fast approaching flea prevention and treatment is no longer necessary. Unfortunately this is not true and in fact with the heating starting to go on, as the weather gets progressively colder and wetter, fleas are more likely to take up residence in the house.
It is not only our pets that can bring these unwelcome guests home, but ourselves as the flea eggs and larvae are easily transported on our clothing and footwear.
Flea prevention is necessary all year round and should be applied monthly, rather than treating animals once they become infested. Should signs of fleas arise then it is not just the pet/s that need treating but also the house itself.
95% of the flea population (including eggs and larvae) live in the house/environment, with only 5% living on the pet.
Treatment of the environment should include EVERY room (despite pet access), cars and any bedding. Although it seems unlikely, laminate/tiled/wooden floors can easily house hundreds to thousands of flea eggs and larvae, so these areas should not be missed during treatment!
House treatment can be brought from us at the Gowerton branch and should be used to treat the house after hoovering ALL flooring thoroughly first. We have a variety of flea prevention products available and it can be discussed with you which product would be most appropriate for your pet.
Despite a wide variety of products being available in supermarkets, pharmacies and pet shops (some of which seem like a good bargain), these products will not be as effective against the flea population as the ones bought from a veterinary practice and you are likely to still need to purchase a product from a vet.
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