{"id":8533,"date":"2012-11-01T10:00:54","date_gmt":"2012-11-01T10:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=8533"},"modified":"2016-09-15T15:15:36","modified_gmt":"2016-09-15T14:15:36","slug":"toxocara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/toxocara\/","title":{"rendered":"What should I do if my pet has fleas?"},"content":{"rendered":"

No matter how clean you keep your home \u2013 or pet, for that matter \u2013 fleas can be a problem. The last thing any animal lover wants is for their pet to be uncomfortable, so thankfully there are plenty of steps you can take to get rid of these pesky parasites.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Before you begin thinking about treatment, however, you should confirm that your pet definitely has fleas. Early signs of fleas include scratching and other evidence of discomfort \u2013 your pet may begin biting its own coat, for example.<\/p>\n

If this is the case, try running a fine metal comb through your pet\u2019s fur, as often you\u2019ll be able to see the fleas on the comb afterwards. If you can\u2019t see any, that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that your pet doesn\u2019t have fleas. Some animals (particularly cats) are very clean and will groom the fleas out of their fur before you\u2019ve had a chance to check properly.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in any doubt, you can carry out a flea check very simply at home. All you need to do is position your pet on a piece of white paper and rub its back for a minute or so. If your pet does have fleas, the flea faeces will show up on the white paper.<\/p>\n

The first option you could consider is garlic juice<\/a>. Fleas don\u2019t like the smell of garlic juice, so by simply combing it through your pet\u2019s fur, you should be able to get rid of the pests.\u00a0Garlic juice has a couple of other advantages: firstly, it\u2019s great for cleaning paws and ears, so you can multi-task and clean your pet while eliminating the fleas. Secondly, it can be used to soothe scratches and abrasions, whether these are from flea-related scratching or just due to everyday scrapes and bumps.<\/p>\n

Another option for treating your dog for fleas is a hygienic shampoo<\/a>\u00a0containing a healthy natural ingredient like tea tree oil.\u00a0Hygienic shampoo can help to relieve the discomfort of fleas, whilst also helping to maintain your pooch\u2019s healthy coat. Tea tree oil hygienic shampoo can also be used to help soothe your dog\u2019s skin if it has been irritated by other causes \u2013 or alternatively if your dog suffers from dry skin.<\/p>\n

For cats, you could try a spray \u00a0such as our Tea Tree Conditioning Spray<\/a>\u00a0from John Paul Pet,\u00a0which works effectively alongside other\u00a0cat flea treatments\u00a0and can also help prevent another infestation in the short term.<\/p>\n

Finally, if you\u2019re uncertain about which course of treatment to take for your pet, remember that you can always consult your vet, who should be able to offer you further guidance.<\/p>\n

To read more articles about caring for your pet click here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Experts are warning pet owners to become far more diligent when it comes to treating their pets for parasites like fleas and worms…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":8635,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[665],"tags":[4,18,379],"class_list":["post-8533","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","tag-dog","tag-health","tag-vet"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nFleas - what to do if your pet has them<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fleas can be a huge problem for pets no matter how clean your keep them or your home. 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