Fleas

What is it about these pests? For one thing, they are quite amazing athletes. As small as a flea is, it can jump 7 inches in the air and 13 inches across the ground. If

you translate this into people terms, a human could jump 250 feet in the air and 450 feet across the ground. Amazing, huh?

Fleas are the number one cause of allergies in pets. Your dog or cat does not need to be covered in fleas to have an allergic reaction, the bite of a single flea can be enough to trigger an allergic reaction and a very itchy pet!

If you see fleas on your pet, these fleas actually came from eggs that were laid as much as 8 weeks ago! Usually, we do not see the first fleas that are on our pet. These fleas lay 50 eggs per day, which results in the visible fleas that trigger a trip to the vet in 1-2 months. Unfortunately, this indicates an infestation in the home that must be dealt with as well.

Monthly medications from your veterinarian are the best prevention and treatment method. They must be given continuously, to prevent reinfestation. One or two months may kill the fleas that are on your pet now, and stop the lifecycle, but the treatment needs to be continued to break the cycle and treat the environment. Talk to your vet today, before these acrobatic pests cause a problem for your pet.