Enduring the "Dog Days" of Summer & Avoiding "Cat"astrophes
Fighting Off Fleas Both cats and dogs are susceptible to
infection, even if they are indoors or concrete potty trained.
Fleas are difficult to control because of their reproductive
abilities and resilience. One female flea can lay over 2000 eggs
in her life span, which means infestation can occur rapidly, and
the eggs that are laid can survive for months in the
environment, simply awaiting an appropriate host. This means
that a single flea can infect your entire household, potentially
posing infestation. For this reason, it is essential to control
both the fleas on your pet as well as the fleas in the
environment. The perfect areas for fleas include sand, bedding,
flooring and carpets. In addition to the discomfort of itching
and scratching from bites, fleas can cause other serious
problems such as tapeworm infestations, flea bite dermatitis and
in severe cases, anemia. Many pets develop an allergy to flea
bites, where one single bite can cause sever