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Most veterinarians agree that fleas are the most common problem pet owners face. Even pets that are mostly indoors can be exposed. Fleas are a natural part of our environment, and they can hop onto your pooch on a walk, from contact with other pets, or even off your own clothing. Repelling fleas is much easier than exterminating an existing outbreak, and there are many options your veterinarian can recommend.

veterinarianA single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day and will live on your pet up to 100 days. That’s nearly 5,000 eggs from one tiny flea. Those eggs can lay dormant for up to eight months before hatching and can be transferred anywhere your pet goes: the couch, the carpet, the car, and even your bed. Besides causing you and your pet discomfort, fleas can carry a number of diseases transmittable to humans, which is why flea control is important to protect your family and your pet’s health.

Luckily, you have options. Regularly cleaning your pet’s bed, vacuuming your home, and frequent pet grooming can keep your pet and your home clean and pest-free. There are lots of medications that repel and kill fleas. Topical medications like Advantix® and Frontline® can repel and kill fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. Many medications like Advantage Multi® prevent fleas, ticks, and a long list of common parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. Your veterinarian will be able to recommend the right combination of medications for your pet to remain pest and parasite free.

 

Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital knows that preventative care is important to your pet’s health and well-being. They have two convenient locations in Columbia, MO: one at Keene Street and the other on Buttonwood Drive. They carry a variety of products for flea and tick control, and their knowledgeable veterinarians can recommend the right combination of medication for your pet. They even offer pet grooming, dental care and dietary counseling to keep your happy and healthy. Visit one of their locations today to ask about flea and tick control. For more information, visit their website.

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