FLEAS and TICKS
Description
The flea is a wingless creature that has
three pairs of legs. Its hind legs are built
differently to accommodate for jumping. The
flea likes a warm environment and therefore
jumps from different pet and humans for a
place to live in. Though its eggs are
undeveloped during the cold season, the eggs
tend to hatch during the warm and mild
seasons. The eggs first hatch into larvae
and then develop into fleas. Most of what is
found on pets is eggs and larvae. Once the
new adult fleas emerge from the larvae, they
must have a blood source to survive. Even if
you sometimes can not detect the actual flea
on your pet, you will notice their black
poppy seed-like excrement.
The tick, unlike the flea which is an
insect, is classified as an arachnid. They
have a four stage life cycle including:
eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. At each
stage there must be a blood meal for
survival. Ticks are found in wooded areas,
lawns and forests, and pets and humans are
usually bitten when they venture into those
areas. The tick tends to be tenacious
holding onto to its victim with its
claw-like legs and sticky secretions.
Statistical studies
show the following:
There are more than 200 species of fleas in
the United States, but the one that causes
most of the problems for American pets is
the cat flea. These species of fleas
represent about 85 to 95 percent of all
household fleas found in North America.
There are about 850 different species of
ticks, while in the United States there are
about 200 species. Ticks transmit the
greatest number of infectious conditions and
diseases than any other parasite.
Symptoms
Fleas
Itching is the main problem of
fleas, and it is caused by their
crawling over the skin of their
victim.
Allergic dermatitis flea allergy
Anemia caused by the flea feeding on
the animals blood pet will exhibit
weakness, lethargy and white gums.
Broken Skin
Hair loss
Transmission of tapeworm which is an
internal parasite.
Ticks
Anemia due to blood loss,
Babesiosis which produces symptoms
such as poor appetite, lethargy and
white gums
Erlichioisi which manifests symptoms
such as muscle pain and high fevers
Lyme disease which at times shows no
symptoms but some animals have
vomiting, swollen joints, fever and
general malaise.
Ascending tick paralysis.
Questions to ask the
expert
How many years
experience do you have treating this problem
What is your
success rate
Certificates and
Licenses
References
General Tips
Thoroughly and regularly vacuum especially
the pets living quarters, making sure to
pay attention to cracks and mop boards.
Dispose of vacuum bag after vacuuming and
place in a plastic bag for quick disposal
Limit your pets exposure to other wildlife.
Make sure your cat does not hunt rodents
among tall grass each of which is a source
for fleas and ticks
Dont utilize dog parks if you ascertain that
they are a source of your pets infestation.
When you use any products against fleas or
ticks make sure to read the entire label
before use. You must ask your veterinarian
if anything is unclear or difficult to
understand,
To maintain safety you must keep these
products away from the reach of children and
pets.
If your pet is a cat, use only cat products.
Products &
Services
FleaDerm for Flea Bite Dermatitis
FleaDerm contains a blend of natural
ingredients in an herbal cream and will
effectively treat, soothe and prevent flea
bite dermatitis in dogs and cats, without
the side effects of prescription creams for
this condition.
TF-Defense Formula for the Natural Treatment of Acute Lyme Disease or Other Tick Borne Diseases in Pets
TF-Defense combines herbal and homeopathic
ingredients which are known to assist in the
effective treatment of Lyme Disease and
other tick borne illnesses in pets.
Neem Protect Pet Shampoo - 1 Gal.
Neem is a unique natural pesticide and
insect repellent derived from the seed oil
of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica),
native to India.
Pennyroyal Essential Oil ( Hedeoma
pulegiodes ), NOW Foods 100% Pure - 1 fl.
oz.
Pennyroyal Oil (Hedeoma pulegiodes) is
traditionally used as a natural insect
repellant and is especially useful for flea
control on dogs and cats.
Neem Protect Natural Flea Spray For Pets - 8
fl. oz.
Ark Naturals Neem Protect Spray provides a
safe, effective natural alternatives to
synthetic pesticides for controlling fleas
and other blood sucking insects that infest
your pets.
Frontline Spray Treatment for Control of Fleas and Ticks
For Dogs, Puppies, Cats and Kittens. Long
Lasting Control of Fleas and Ticks.
Hartz 2 in 1 Flea & Tick Collar For Cats, White
The Hartzฎ 2 in 1ฎ Flea & Tick Collar For
Cats will kill ticks, including the Deer
Tick, which may carry Lyme disease for five
months under normal conditions.
Adams Plus Flea & Tick Collar,
Small Dogs This ADAMS Plus Flea & Tick Collar for Small Dogs is designed to kill adult fleas, ticks, and eggs over the entire pet.
Adams Plus Flea & Tick Collar, Large
Dogs This ADAMS Plus Flea & Tick Collar for
Large Dogs is designed to kill adult fleas, ticks, and eggs over the entire pet.
Zodiac FleaTrol Fogger 3pk
Cedar Carpet Treatment - 1 pound
The Flea & Tick Solution : Complete
video for dog and cat pest control
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