Learn more about fleas and ticks
With the right knowledge, you can easily keep fleas and ticks at bay in your home and on your pet.
The RISKS OF Fleas
Disease
Fleas are more than just a nuisance; they can transmit serious diseases like Bartonella (cat scratch fever) and tapeworms. These diseases can affect not only your pets but also humans, making flea control crucial for your family's health.
Allergies
Flea bites can trigger allergic reactions in pets, known as Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD). Even a single flea bite can cause intense itching, hair loss, and skin infections, making your pet extremely uncomfortable.
Rapid Reproduction
A single flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day, quickly leading to an infestation. Once in your home, fleas can hide in carpets, bedding, and furniture, making them difficult to eliminate without proper treatment.
Year-Round
Fleas are resilient pests that can survive in various environments. They can remain dormant in your home for months, waiting for the right conditions to hatch and reinfest your pet. This makes year-round prevention essential.
The RISKS OF Ticks
Disease
Ticks are known carriers of serious diseases like Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis. These diseases can have long-term health effects on your pets, leading to symptoms such as fever, lethargy, and joint pain.
Constantly Attaching
Ticks can latch onto your pet in hard-to-spot areas, such as between the toes, inside the ears, or under the collar. Regular checks are essential to catch them early and prevent them from transmitting diseases.
Year-Round
While ticks are more prevalent in warmer months, they can survive in cooler weather, particularly in sheltered areas. This means that tick prevention is necessary throughout the year to protect your pets from potential infestations.
Hard To Remove
Removing a tick improperly can cause parts of the tick to remain embedded in your pet’s skin, increasing the risk of infection. It's important to use proper tick prevention medicine so you never have to deal with them again!