Getting rid of those nasty, nasty fleas that attack your cat or dog.

Eaten alive! That’s how it feels if you’ve ever been bitten by fleas and had a reaction. This gives one some clue as to the agony your poor pet goes through when fleas attack. The well-known curse about a thousand fleas of a camel infecting your armpits is no joke. Now that we’re getting out more with the good weather there are many more chances for you and your pet to come into contact with those nasty, nasty fleas.

Having had a drastic personal experience with fleabites when visiting with friends I can tell you that fleas are a huge deal. Want to scare me off forever… just mention you have fleas in your house and I’ll be history. I’m always amazed when people think their cat or dog might have fleas and simply shrug this off a minor inconvenience or irritation.

Fleas lay eggs and multiply like crazy.They bed into furniture and clothing and nothing short of major disinfecting makes a difference as new fleas will hatch ad nauseum. If you have fleas and don’t get a reaction to their bites then you’re lucky. Take it from me that it is serious.

I actually ended up in hospital with the reaction I had to the flea bites. I will not go into the gory details here (and they were) but suffice it to say that I ended up with scars on my legs for some time and on my psyche forever… with an ongoing major phobia to fleas.

While I do not obsess about it, it is one of the things that concerns me about travelling too as more hotels allow pets to stay in people’s rooms. Fleas don’t leave with their pet host upon check-out. They hang around to attack new visitors…

Anyway, all this to say that if your pets are being invaded by fleas it IS a problem. Please pay attention and try to solve it as quickly as possible. You don’t want your special pet to suffer and that is exactly what happens when fleas bite.

There are a number of flea medications available to control your pet’s flea problem. Check this excellent “Fleas Be Gone” overview about flea solutions. Your doctor can help you will antihistamines if you get bitten by fleas and have a reaction. 

Your important ally in the battle against fleas is cleanliness, both for your pet and your home, particularly in your pet’s sleeping areas. Regular cleaning interrupts the life cycles of the fleas and greatly cuts down on the number of adult fleas that end up on your pet, especially if you act before flea season begins. So start your program with these nontoxic steps.

You might also consider using an holistic product called FleaDermto soothe your pet’s flea bites. Favorite folk remedies for getting rid of fleas is to use organic white or red vinegar both topically on the pet’s coat (be careful not to get into eys or ears) and in their drinking water. This is apparently soothing and also acts as a repellent to fleas. Your pet’s diet can also help to make them resistant to flea bites. Many have found a natural pet food diet to make a dramatic difference to their pet’s overall health and resistance to flea attacks.

Hope you’ll have a flea-free year and enjoy healthy fun times with your special pet.