Tips for proper application of topical flea control products:
There are several, very significant differences between various flea control products. For starters, many are created strictly for dogs and may contain ingredients harmful to felines, such as K-9 Advantix.
Most flea control products requires "normal body oils" so not bathing your pet for 3 days prior and 3 days after application is reccommended.
For topical flea medication to be absorbed properly, the medicine should be placed directly on your dog's skin.
Gently spread your dog's fur either by hand or with a dog brush. Expose as much skin as possible.
Gradually spread the medication out in a smooth, controlled manner. Applying too much at one time will cause a large part of it to be absorbed by your dog's hair.
Treating animals and their living areas thoroughly and at the same time is vital; otherwise some fleas will survive and re-infect your pet. You may even need to treat your yard or kennel with an insecticide, if the infestation is severe enough.
Did you know!
Flea larvae eat individual tapeworm eggs. These eggs hatch and larvae grow within the flea. When fleas mature into adults, they jump onto their pet hosts for a blood meal. During normal grooming, the host pet ingests all or parts of fleas, and the tapeworm larvae present are released and mature in the pet’s small intestine.
