How to Treat Your Dog for Fleas and Ticks
How to Treat Your Dog for Fleas and Ticks Fleas and ticks can infest your dog’s skin, causing discomfort and health problems. Luckily, there are many products on the market that are safe and effective at killing these parasites. These include flea and tick collars, shampoos, topical solutions, sprays, powders and more. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the various products available so you can figure out what will work best for your dog and your household situation. We’ll also tell you how to use these products to ensure you kill the fleas and ticks on your pet! How to Get Rid of Fleas Before you take your dog out for a walk, check his coat for fleas. Some dogs get live fleas, but others get fleabites or tick bites. You’ll know that your dog has fleas when he begins scratching excessively—and when live fleas jump off his coat onto your carpet or furniture. To eliminate these unwanted pests from your home, grab some heavy-duty insecticidal soap from pet supply stores or veteri...