We are, in the Northern Hemisphere, about to come into Spring and, hopefully, warmer weather!
But this is also a time of year when fleas and ticks can become a problem so a short post on the subject seemed timely.
A post was made on the subject of ticks on the 18th of February, 2009... so please refer to our February archives for details of that... but now I want to also concentrate on fleas and to mention households which contain both dogs and cats.
Fleas are around an 1/8" [2-3mm] in length, normally dark brown to black in colour, and very fast moving! They need no introduction to most pet owners. They feed on your pet's blood and cause intense irritation and also, in some cases, allergic skin reactions.
Treat immediately! That is the most important advice, and treat all soft bedding, carpets, etcetera, so that they are eliminated entirely. You can get treatments from your vet or from reliable pet stores.
If your house is home to both dogs and cats... the following advice could be life saving!
1] Keep all pet medicines in a special, and safe place, away from both animals and children. Keep in a locked cupboard if necessary.
2] Keep Dog and Cat medicines separate from each other.
3] Medicines suitable for dogs are not suitable for cats... and vice versa.
4] Each animal should have its own separate, labelled storage box, so that there can be no mix-ups.
The medicine storage box could be an ideal place to store your copy of the pet health book we recommend Check it out Here!
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