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Flea Treatment

Ridding a home of fleas can be a frustrating and costly endeavor. Unlike some pests encountered around the home, fleas cause discomfort and irritation to both pets and people. Fleas account for more than half of all dermatological conditions requiring veterinary assistance, and even a single flea bite to a hypersensitive animal or person may cause intense itching and irritation.

For successful flea control, the home, pet and oftentimes, the yard must be treated. Yet the manner in which these treatments are performed can greatly influence the results. The following information will help frustrated pet owners effectively rid their homes and pets of fleas.

Essential Facts About Fleas

Adult fleas (the biting stage seen by pet owners) spend most of their time on the animal, not in the carpet. This is why treatment of the pet in conjunction with the pet's environment is an essential step in ridding a home of fleas.

Adult fleas lay all of their eggs (up to 50 per day) on the pet. However, the eggs soon fall off the animal into carpeting, beneath the cushions of furniture, and wherever else the pet rests, sleeps or spends most of its time. This is where homeowners should focus control measures.

After hatching, flea eggs develop into tiny, worm-like larvae. Larvae remain hidden deep in carpet fibers, beneath furniture cushions and in other protected areas. The larvae feed mainly on adult flea feces (dried blood) which accumulates, along with the eggs, in pet resting and activity areas.

Before becoming adult fleas, the larvae transform into pupae within a silk-like cocoon. Pupae remain inside the cocoon for 2 to 4 weeks, sometimes longer. The cocoon is resistant to insecticides and this is why some adult fleas are seen for an extended period, even after the home and pet are treated.

Treatment of Pet:It is important that your dog or cat be treated with Frontline TopSpot or Frontline Plus in conjunction with the premises, preferably on the same day. Adult fleas spend virtually their entire life on the animal -- not in the carpet. Untreated dogs and cats will continue to be bothered by fleas. Dogs and cats may also transport fleas in from outdoors, eventually overcoming the effectiveness of the insecticide applied inside the home. Pet owners should always read the product label before administering any type of flea treatment. Certain products can be used only on dogs, and some list specific treatment procedures for puppies and kittens. Do not treat pets with the same products used to treat carpeting or the yard. Make sure Your pet stays off of the grass after the yard has been treated until the yard is completely dry.

To re-cap, "de-fleaing" the pet with flea medicine is an essential step in ridding a home of fleas. However, pet owners must also treat the pet's environment, the home & the yard. Having your pet dipped will not, in itself, eliminate fleas in an infested home.

To re-cap, "de-fleaing" the pet with flea medicine is an essential step in ridding a home of fleas. However, pet owners must also treat the pet's environment, the home & the yard. Having your pet dipped will not, in itself, eliminate fleas in an infested home.

Pet Products Store carries Frontline for Dogs and Cats, and Frontline Plus for Dogs and Cats. When it comes to controlling fleas and ticks, FRONTLINE TOPSPOT and FRONTLINE PLUS is the #1 recommendation of veterinarians for flea and tick control for dogs and cats.

FRONTLINE Plus offers the long-lasting, most complete flea and tick control available, killing 100% of fleas on your pet within 18 hours and 100% of ticks on your pet within 48 hours. Best of all, research confirms that FRONTLINE and FRONTLINE PLUS works for an entire month to help keep your pet flea-free. FRONTLINE Flea and Tick Products provide long-lasting flea and tick control. FRONTLINE for dogs and cats is highly effective, easy-to-use and provides guaranteed control. Frontline Flea and Tick Products:

Continuously, and quickly, kills fleas for an entire month
Frontline flea medicine is truly waterproof even after swimming and bathing
Vet's #1 choice for long-lasting flea protection is Frontline
Frontline is gentle enough to use on puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age or older without weight restrictions
Frontline Plus is approved for use on pregnant or nursing mothers


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Flea Treatment Ridding a home of fleas can be a frustrating and costly endeavor. Unlike some pests encountered around the home, fleas cause discomfort and irritation to both pets and people. Fleas account for more than half of all dermatological conditions requiring veterinary assistance, and even a single flea bite to a hypersensitive animal or person may cause intense itching and irritation. For successful flea control, the home, pet and oftentimes, the yard must be treated. Yet the manner in which these treatments are performed can greatly influence the results. The following information will help frustrated pet owners effectively rid their homes and pets of fleas. Essential Facts About Fleas Adult fleas (the biting stage seen by pet owners) spend most of their time on the animal, not in the carpet. This is why treatment of the pet in conjunction with the pet's environment is an essential step in ridding a home of fleas. Adult fleas lay all of their eggs (up to 50 per day) on the pet. However, the eggs soon fall off the animal into carpeting, beneath the cushions of furniture, and wherever else the pet rests, sleeps or spends most of its time. This is where homeowners should focus control measures. After hatching, flea eggs develop into tiny, worm-like larvae. Larvae remain hidden deep in carpet fibers, beneath furniture cushions and in other protected areas. The larvae feed mainly on adult flea feces (dried blood) which accumulates, along with the eggs, in pet resting and activity areas. Before becoming adult fleas, the larvae transform into pupae within a silk-like cocoon. Pupae remain inside the cocoon for 2 to 4 weeks, sometimes longer. The cocoon is resistant to insecticides and this is why some adult fleas are seen for an extended period, even after the home and pet are treated. Treatment of Pet:It is important that your dog or cat be treated with Frontline TopSpot or Frontline Plus in conjunction with the premises, preferably on the same day. Adult fleas spend virtually their entire life on the animal -- not in the carpet. Untreated dogs and cats will continue to be bothered by fleas. Dogs and cats may also transport fleas in from outdoors, eventually overcoming the effectiveness of the insecticide applied inside the home. Pet owners should always read the product label before administering any type of flea treatment. Certain products can be used only on dogs, and some list specific treatment procedures for puppies and kittens. Do not treat pets with the same products used to treat carpeting or the yard. Make sure Your pet stays off of the grass after the yard has been treated until the yard is completely dry. To re-cap, "de-fleaing" the pet with flea medicine is an essential step in ridding a home of fleas. However, pet owners must also treat the pet's environment, the home & the yard. Having your pet dipped will not, in itself, eliminate fleas in an infested home. To re-cap, "de-fleaing" the pet with flea medicine is an essential step in ridding a home of fleas. However, pet owners must also treat the pet's environment, the home & the yard. Having your pet dipped will not, in itself, eliminate fleas in an infested home. Pet Products Store carries Frontline for Dogs and Cats, and Frontline Plus for Dogs and Cats. When it comes to controlling fleas and ticks, FRONTLINE TOPSPOT and FRONTLINE PLUS is the #1 recommendation of veterinarians for flea and tick control for dogs and cats. FRONTLINE Plus offers the long-lasting, most complete flea and tick control available, killing 100% of fleas on your pet within 18 hours and 100% of ticks on your pet within 48 hours. Best of all, research confirms that FRONTLINE and FRONTLINE PLUS works for an entire month to help keep your pet flea-free. FRONTLINE Flea and Tick Products provide long-lasting flea and tick control. FRONTLINE for dogs and cats is highly effective, easy-to-use and provides guaranteed control. Frontline Flea and Tick Products: Continuously, and quickly, kills fleas for an entire month Frontline flea medicine is truly waterproof even after swimming and bathing Vet's #1 choice for long-lasting flea protection is Frontline Frontline is gentle enough to use on puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age or older without weight restrictions Frontline Plus is approved for use on pregnant or nursing mothers

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