INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Fleas are a year-round problem for pets, and they reproduce quickly making preventing them an essential part of being a pet owner.
Fleas can lay up to 2,000 eggs in their lifetime, and in Indiana, the humidity and temperature allow them to reproduce from egg to adult in just two weeks.
“For every flea you see on your pet, there’s about 100 in your house,” Tom Dock, veterinarian at Noah’s Animal Hospitals, said.
Fleas can transmit diseases, including the plague, which still occurs in the United States each year. Veterinarians recommend keeping pets on parasite prevention year-round and consulting with them for advice on flea and tick prevention.
Bravecto is available as a chew for dogs, providing three months of protection against fleas and ticks. Sentinel offers heartworm prevention and controls flea reproduction, stopping eggs from hatching. Dock says it’s important to treat for fleas and ticks for three months to cover the entire life cycle and eliminate infestations.
Pet owners are encouraged to consult their veterinarians and use effective flea and tick prevention products to protect their pets from infestations and diseases.
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