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How to Prevent Pet Fleas

Posted June 30th, 2009 in General Pet Care by Pet Library Editor

Summer Is Coming And So Are The Fleas. Fleas not only cause intense irritation to your dog, they can also transmit other nasty diseases such as tapeworm. Ensuring your dog is living in a clean environment is the most important aspect of keeping him flea-free this summer.

Understanding the life of the flea is important if you are to successfully keep them away from your pet and your home. An adult female can lay one egg per hour for every hour of her life (usually three months). Fleas thrive in heat and humidity and are most active in summer and autumn. Continue Reading »