FAQ - Fleas

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My dog always seems to have fleas. What can I do?
Successful flea control involves:
  1. Eliminating fleas from your dog (AND cat!!)
  2. Controlling fleas in the environment
Dogs and cats share the same fleas. It is important that all pets in your home are on a flea preventive. Treating your pet for fleas has never been easier. With the many choices we have today (shampoos, sprays, powders and spot-on preparations), we can provide you with the safest and most effective flea preventive for your pet’s needs. When it comes to environmental control, we must first understand the flea life cycle. Be sure to consult your veterinarian to choose the most effective and safe flea products for your home and pet.
Apart from irritation, are fleas particularly harmful?
Fleas can cause anemia, especially in young or debilitated dogs. A single female flea can take up to 15 times her body weight in blood over the several weeks of her adult life. In addition, fleas can carry several diseases and also act as vectors to spread one of the most common tapeworms of the dog and cat, Diplylidium caninum.