| If you own a pet, chances are you have had to deal | | | | hypoallergenic flea and tick shampoos available on the |
| the nuisance of fleas and ticks. There are many | | | | market and are very good for dogs with skin |
| treatments available on the market now but | | | | allergens. If your dog does suffer from skin |
| consideration must be taken into what treatment to | | | | conditions consult your vet first to be safe. When |
| use as every dog is different. Flea and tick shampoos | | | | washing your dog with a flea treatment, always |
| do the trick but can contain harsh chemicals which | | | | make sure the shampoo is the right product for your |
| can treat the bugs but sometimes will cause damage | | | | dog. All dogs are different and will have different |
| to the dogs skin especially if the dog is prone to skin | | | | reactions to different products. If the dog is dirty |
| allergens. The natural option which is an old age | | | | give him/her a brief wash with a cleansing shampoo |
| remedy is adding cooked garlic to the dogs meals, | | | | first so the hair is clean before using a flea treatment |
| this works from the inside and has been a very | | | | product. Also clean the bedding as well and maybe |
| successful flea and tick treatment for many years. | | | | use a flea powder or spray to get rid of any eggs |
| Another natural option is pine tar soap, simply buy | | | | that may be invisible to the eye to avoid |
| the soap (which can be purchased from a health | | | | reinfestation of fleas and ticks. Alway follow any |
| food store) and shave some into a trigger spray | | | | instructions on the product and repeat procedure if |
| bottle and fill it up with water. When sprayed on the | | | | advised to do so as there may still be eggs in the |
| coat this is very effective for killing fleas on target. | | | | hair and this will avoid reinfestation in the dogs hair. |
| Also remember to spray the be bedding to be sure | | | | When using a product like Frontline it is advised to |
| all the fleas are dealt with. Frontline is also a great | | | | use this as a long term treatment to guard against |
| non evasive treatment for pets and is administered | | | | fleas and should be followed correctly or the product |
| at the back of the neck. It can be expensive and | | | | may not be effective. If the problem persists, consult |
| needs to be used on a regular basis. There are also | | | | your vet. |