More than likely, if your pet has an infestation, it is due to a flea problem in your pets immediate environment. Once a flea population has been established in your house hold there is no quick fix to the problem. First things first, get rid of the fleas ON your pet. The veterinarians here can prescribe a one time medication (Capstar) that will kill most of the fleas that are on your pet, but it only lasts 4-6 hours.

Yes, but only when the fleas jump off of the pet into the carpet. However, some types of fleas will stay on the pet and seldom jump off. Only regular care of the pet will insure it will stay flea free. There are literally thousands of products on the market that claim to kill or control fleas on your pets. Our customers have had excellent results with Frontline Plus, Frontline and Advantage. These products are labeled for safely controlling fleas on dogs, cats, puppies and kittens.

There are many simple over the counter treatments available from a variety of places; these normally come in the form of shampoos or crèmes or even a fine louse comb to brush the lice out of the hair. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/an-infestation-of-head-lice-113317.html For more important information on getting rid of head lice be sure to visit www.rid-headlice.

Bird mite infestations originate from birds that are nesting within the house. The mites become a problem when the young birds fledge and the mites in the nest search for a new host to feed on. It is thus important that all nesting material is removed, sealed in plastic bags and discarded, and all access points for birds into the roof be sealed to prevent further reinfestations. (BACK)

Today, fleas are easily prevented and controlled, both in the environment and on your pet. Some products, found as an injection for cats, and a monthly heartworm prevention medication, called Sentinel, will prevent flea eggs from hatching, preventing flea infestation on your pet's premises. These do not kill adult fleas, however. Topical products such as Frontline, Advantage or Advantix are applied monthly and will kill adult fleas very effectively.

The dogs' itching can have various causes. The most obvious, as you yourself show signs, are fleas of course. You should first treat the dogs with an effective anti-flea product. It is important to treat all animals in the household as well as the sleeping places of the animals with the anti-flea treatment. You yourself do not have to undergo treatment as dog fleas bite humans only briefly. The body temperature of humans is unpleasant to dog fleas and therefore they leave after a short time.

We recommend treating your home as well as your pet for fleas. For your pet, we recommend a "spot-on" product that kills fleas and ticks. For your home, we recommend a combination of household flea "bombs" and an area treatment spray. Please contact our office and we can determine the right combination of products for your home and your pet.

If your pet has had a reaction to a topical medication in the past, you may be wary of trying another one. We do carry Program Injection for Cats which is a 6-month injection the veterinarian can give your cat. Program is also available in a tablet for dogs or cats and can be given monthly. (There is no injection for dogs.) The best option is to use Sentinel every month for your dog or cat.

We are recommending that our cat owners use one of the topical flea preventatives: Advantage or Frontline, also known as TopSpot. Advantage kills fleas within 24 hours and continues to work for 4 weeks. (*The canine product, Advantix, is very toxic to cats.) Frontline for Cats kills ticks and fleas and is often used on the indoor-outdoor kitties. Both products are topical liquids, which are very safe and available from your Veterinarian. Again, never use products intended for dogs on your cat.

First, give your pet a bath with a mild, hypoallergenic or itch-relieving shampoo to wash away the flea dirt and fleas. You do not need to use a flea shampoo unless your pet is severely infested with fleas. After your pet is completely dry, apply a topical product such as Advantage or Frontline that will start to kill adult fleas within about 12 hours and provide one month of flea control. Every pet in the household must be treated in order for flea control to work.

Identify the bug if possible (trap one with sticky pest strips) and try to answer the following questions that a professional will ask you:

Fleas and ticks are not only a nuisance for your pet, but they can also be dangerous to their health. Ticks carry several types of diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, and Tularemia, all of which you can contract too. Fleas can also cause health problems in your pets such as skin allergies, internal parasites (tapeworms), anemia, and in cats they can spread 'cat scratch disease'.

Worms are attracted to water. I suspect that you may have a garden around the perimeter of your fountain, so you will have to create some kind of barrier to prevent them from entering your fountain. Create a natural barrier using rocks or gravel. Your garden shop may be able to suggest a chemical treatment, but I would be cautious in using any pesticides near a water feature.

If you're allergic to your pet, you may not have to get rid of your furry friend. Here are some tips to follow to reduce your allergy symptoms.

Yes. Fleas can carry and transmit several potential illnesses to humans, including rickettsiosis (infection with Rickettsia) and bartonellosis (infection with Bartonella). Also, fleas serve as an intermediate host for tapeworms, which can infect both your pet and humans.

Shampoos, wipes, sponge-ons, and on-animal sprays work fast because they are applied directly to a pet's entire coat and quickly penetrate to the skin. It takes just a few minutes for the fleas to die when they come in contact with the active ingredients. These quick-relief products are Step 2 of Zodiac's 3-Step Program for complete control.

No, not if your pets and home have already been treated with products that contain Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) for on-going flea egg control. Zodiac on-animal products that contain an IGR provide flea egg control for one or several months, depending on the product. Our premise control products will prevent flea eggs and flea larvae from developing from up to 7 months to one year.

While you can't prevent fleas in the environment from jumping on your pet, you can prevent them from infesting your home and your pets' favorite areas. Zodiac makes a variety of on-animal products with an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) to kill flea eggs. Since fleas lay their eggs on the pet, on-animal flea egg control prevents infestation right at the source. Our premise control products also contain an IGR to kill flea eggs and flea larvae for 7 or 12 months, depending on the product.