Flea Control for a Healthy Dog

A dog can lick his fur, but it isn't enough to make him clean. Your dog may need extra help from you to keep his skin healthy. He cannot do it on his own so you, the pet owner, will have to ensure that not only is your dog kept clean and well-groomed, but that his environs are kept clean and sanitized, too.

Your dog's den must always be kept clean, free from dirt and trash, and regularly treated for infestations. In addition, his environs, and that include your house, your garage, your yard, should also be kept clean and tidy.

Start from your living room. Check out the room for any special contributors to your dog's skin irritation. Aha, there's the carpet! Your living carpet may look innocent but for all intents and purposes, it may be the number one culprit to your dog's irritations.

You can have your carpet treated for flea infestations; there are anti-flea mineral powders and salts available in your drugstore or veterinary supply store. Make sure these powders are non-toxic and non-irritating to your dog (check your vet for allergic reactions on your dog's part to special substances). These products make sure that fleas and lice are year-round kept away from your living room carpet, your dog's special nap place.

Check out your kitchen or your garage, too, especially if your dog tends to spend his idle time there a lot. Look under the furniture, in wall cracks, in wall crevices, any areas that are not that accessible to your vacuum cleaner and where dirt and grime are sure to accumulate. Your vacuum may not reach it but your dog probably can.

Your pest control expert can probably refer some natural diatomaceous powder to sprinkle on these areas. While these products are generally harmless to humans and their pets, they are very effective insecticides that will rid you of, yes you said it, fleas and lice. Use these insecticides controllably, though, as inhaling them may cause undue side effects or irritable reactions not only to you, but to your pet, too.

In addition, you can also use other products to ensure that every nook and cranny of your house is insect-free. Sprays or powders with natural pyrethrum are available in your drugstore or home supply depot. Your veterinarian or pest control expert can advice you on its regular use. These insecticides are usually inclusive in flea-control products. As you air out and treat your carpets, you can use these natural pyrethrum treatments at the same time. They not only kill fleas on contact but also prevent the development or reproduction of more fleas.

Outside your living areas, look to your yards and garages, too. These areas must be kept free not only of trash, but also other items that may be dangerous for your pet. Stray gardening tools and mechanical tools left lying around pose special hazards for your pets.

Controlling pests especially fleas is an important aspect of holistic healing for your pet dogs. Preventive as it is, it helps ensure a clean environment for your dog that will not be able to discern whether his surroundings are clean or seemingly clean, hiding insects and pests underneath.
Source: Ezine news