Fleas

An introduction to fleas

Cats and dogs can get fleas outside on walks and in the garden, throughout the whole year, no matter if you live in town or in the countryside. Do not forget that your house is centrally heated so fleas are warm all year round! Many products treat fleas and ticks with one treatment and there are several ways to prevent fleas effectively:

• Spot on: Applied as drops on the skin between the pet’s shoulder blades. They usually protect your pet for a period of 4-6 weeks and can be with or without prescription depending on the active ingredient. Most common non-prescription brands would be Frontline and Advantage.
• Collar: Collars are relatively new to the prevention scene but are certainly as effective as traditional ta