Frontline dogs are free of fleas and ticks as this popular topical lotion interrupts the life cycle of fleas, thus controlling their multiplication. There are 2000 varieties of fleas worldwide. They feed on your dog’s blood and could make him anemic. They can attach to your clothes or hide in the fur of your pet. The female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day, multiplying at a fast rate. The eggs get deposited on your dog’s bed and under your furniture. Flea larvae are too tiny to be detected by the human eye. These larvae transform into pupae that form a cocoon around themselves. No flea control is effective against these cocoons. Under favorable conditions these pupae emerge and start feeding on your pet’s blood. Frontline dogs are free from the misery caused by fleas and ticks.
Flea Control
Fleas are very stubborn and therefore flea control becomes a real challenge. Your dog cannot scratch as humans do, and therefore he uses his hind legs and mouth. In the process fleas may enter his digestive tract. As fleas carry tapeworms, your dog can get infected with tapeworms. Placing a flea collar on your dog may help repel fleas. These collars use certain oils that hinder the infestation of fleas. Topical applications can affect the nervous system of fleas, killing them and protecting your dog for about a month. Oral medications may be prescribed by vets to prevent fleas from reproducing. Flea shampoos help to loosen flea eggs and detach the fleas from your pet’s fur. Using a flea comb can help comb remove fleas from your dog’s fur. This may be quite a burdensome task. Flea powders have been used for decades, but they may not be very effective in flea control.