Other Treatments
Bayer K9 Advantix II Flea and Tick Prevention
You can safely use K9 Advantix on dogs of seven weeks, and the small pup variety is for pups that weigh between 4 to 10 pounds. The topical works for 30 days and kills ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes. It starts killing fleas 12 hours after application.
Best Topical Solution: Bravecto Topical Solution
This solution uses the same active ingredient found in the brand’s chewable medication, which means this solution will protect your dog for three months.
Other Precautions You Can Take
Troubleshoot Your Yard
The first step would be keeping fleas and ticks from setting up on your property.
If you have a yard, then keep your shrubs trimmed and grass mowed back. This simple setting moves the opposite of curb appeal to fleas and ticks as they have less place to reside. Next, control wild animals and wildlife from coming into your yard to prevent fleas from coming along with them. Raccoons, feral cats, and opossums are the worst offenders. Don’t let these critters come into your house by leaving bowls of dog or cat food outside. In addition, seal off any openings to crawl spaces, sheds, garages, or under decks, where wild animals or stray animals could nest.
Keep Your Home Clean
If you pay careful attention to some specific areas, you can prevent pests from coming. For example, the main stages of immature fleas often live in carpet or throw rugs. So vacuum and clean at least once a week, and more often if you spot fleas.
Practice Prevention
Various owners use spot-on flea and tick spray treatments on their pets. Run a flea brush or comb through your dog’s coat before they come inside to reduce the pests it carries. If you have a long-haired pet, then it’s easier for pests to hide there. So consider having your pet shaved down for the summer, which makes it easier to spot problems.
If not prevented or treated, flea and ticks can cause various potential health issues for dogs, including:
- Skin irritation and infection
- Rashes and red, inflamed skin
- Transmission of disease to you and your dog
- Scabs and scales
- Psychological issues from constant scratching
Fleas and ticks can also result in disease transmission to humans through petting and sharing a living space with a host dog. That is why you must be aware of the health dangers that fleas and ticks can pose. It would be best if you took successive steps to reduce the risk of an infestation. Flea and tick infestation is easily preventable with the right plan and products.
Final Words
If ticks and fleas invade, take steps to rid them from your home and pet. Remember that most flea and tick prevention efforts will take more than one product to be completely effective. So get ready with a multi-pronged approach, and it should increase your chances of a flea and tick-free season.]
