Dog Flea Treatment and what works best

How Do you Know if Your Dog has Fleas?  

1.      Your dog will be scratching, but that in itself doesn’t mean it has fleas. 

2.      Look in its coat, and if you sea what looks like grains of dirt, that is a telltale sign. If you take that dirt and crumble it with a small amount of water and it turns red, then your dog has fleas. 

That is enough to know you must start some kind of Dog Flea Treatment 

What is the best Dog Flea Treatment 

There are a number of Dog Flea Treatments available  

1.      Dog Flea Collars. This was the original way to kill dog fleas, and you can buy them almost anywhere, just be careful because some of the chemicals impregnated in the collar which repel and kill fleas can damage the dog’s nervous system. Read all instructions carefully, and be aware that whilst a flea collar is well established there is a much better Dog Flea Treatment available 

2.      Oral Medication Dog Flea Treatment. Some are only obtainable on prescription, others are over the counter. Whilst they do work, be aware that the prescription oral medication is very expensive, and both types whilst effective do carry some risk of drug interaction which could have a harmful effect on your dog 

3.      Dog Flea Powders were probably the original dog flea treatment, but have been superseded, and you must ensure that your dog doesn’t get dry flaky skin if you continue to use them 

4.      Flea Shampoos and Flea Dips was another old favourite, but it only works if you catch the fleas early. The shampoo and dip must kill fleas and not just wash them off. 

5.      Dog Flea Spray normally only kills adult fleas, but can also be used to kill fleas on carpets or chairs. Frontline also have a spray which is very effective. 

6.      Dog Flea Comb is almost a waste of time, as you won’t get even half the fleas out, and if you do it inside, they’ll drop on the carpet giving you potentially a flea infestation, but certainly the dog will get re-infested, and if you do it in a small garden, the same thing will happen. 

7.      Topical Dog Flea Treatment is where the best advance in Dog Flea Treatment has taken place.  Easily bought in pet shops, even supermarkets, brands like Frontline for Dogs have swept the market. All you do is place drops of the medication between the dog’s shoulder blades under its fur, and this will protect your dog for about 4 weeks 

On balance there is little doubt that the Topical Dog Flea Treatment which gives your dog flea control for a month, and the manufacturers of Frontline. Plus claim it will kill 100% of existing fleas in less than 24 hours. It is also waterproof so won’t wash off. 

Prices of Frontline Plus are :
$34 for dogs weighing less than 22 pounds
$43 for dogs weighing 23-44 pounds
$45 for dogs weighing 55-88 pounds 

$46 for dogs weighing 88-110 pounds