Keep Your Pets Safe With These Easy Flea & Tick Prevention Tips

Even our pets get excited when the first nice days of spring start appearing. However, be warry – spring is also one of the worst times of year for fleas and ticks! These pests are harmful to pets and humans alike, so now is the time to start your flea and tick prevention regimen.

Preventing Fleas & Ticks on Pets

Here are a few tips for preventing ticks and fleas on your pet this spring:

• Use an ongoing preventive treatment plan. Products could include options like collars, spot-on treatments, or shampoos.
• Regularly check your dog or cat with a flea comb during peak flea and tick season.
• Ongoing treatments can help keep your pet safe from life threatening diseases that can be transmitted by fleas & ticks such as Lyme Disease.

Treating Fleas & Ticks on Pets

Even the most cautious pet parent can sometimes miss a tick, or a sneaky flea may catch a ride you’re your home. If you discover your pet has fleas or ticks, here are a few tips for treatment.

• Continue to use ongoing preventative treatments such as flea collars, spot-on treatments or shampoos
• In addition, plan to treat other areas including your home and yard. Wash all bedding (including your pet’s bed!), vacuum all carpeted areas and clean hardwood floods. After cleaning, find a spray or powder for both your home and yard that will continue to kill and mitigate fleas and ticks. Regular deep cleaning will help alleviate the issue.
• Use a flea pill that kills the fleas on your dog within hours.

The Country Store has a full line of products to help with flea and tick treatment and prevention. Head to your local Country Store today for more information or to find that product that works best for your home.