I’d like to introduce a new feature: Guest articles by Allison Duarte. This first article is about treating dog fleas.

If you have ever had fleas you know what a pain they are to get rid off. They are very hard to get rid of, and most people would prefer it if their dog never got fleas again. If you have done the preventative treatment and still got fleas you may want to seek professional help. A professional may be able to give you the insider secrets you need to finally rid your home and pet of fleas.

Before you treat your dog for fleas, you will need to get rid of them in your house, this is not an easy task to do. Start by thoroughly cleaning the places where your dog spends most of his time. Remember to get where he sleeps, eats, and relaxes.

After thoroughly cleaning these areas you will need to wash everything you possibly can. After washing put all the cloth items into a hot dryer, this will kill all the fleas. Next make sure you get the floors, vacuum every surface that can be vacuumed. After vacuuming you will want to immediately empty the bag or canister, if you have a canister flush it down the toilet so that the fleas drown. If you use a bag vacuum make sure you get the bag out of your house.

If you have a floor that can be waxed it is advised that you do so, the wax will aid in killing the fleas. You can also buy special powder to sprinkle on your floor before you vacuum that will help kill the fleas.

Bug bombs can be purchased at most grocery stores and are great for getting rid of these unwanted visitors. Read the directions to make sure you get ones that will kill fleas. Also make sure you have enough to cover all the square footage of your house. If you prefer not to use a bug bomb you can call a professional to come in, professional bug bombs work the best and are less stressful on the owner.

When you call a professional they will usually need to come in and do more than one treatment to get rid of all the fleas. This is to insure that they get the eggs as well as the fleas that laid the eggs.

Once you have treated your house you will want to treat your dog. There are many types of treatment available, talk to your vet to get the best treatment for you and your dog. More than one treatment is usually required for your dog as well. After you get rid of the fleas on your dog you will want to make sure you use a preventative to stop the fleas from coming back.

Fleas are a nasty insect that can infest your dog and your house in a matter of days. The easiest and best way to prevent fleas is to continue prevention treatment for your dog throughout the winter season.

Article by Allison Duarte of Oh My Dog Supplies - the place to go for dog steps that stand the test of time.

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