Pet owners can also reduce the risk
of flea and tick attack by working on the safety of their gardens. For example, flea and tick traps can be easily and cheaply erected to capture the critters and thus prevent them from biting and harming pets. An alternative method of reduc- ing the risk of attack is for pet owners to use sprays and/or household foggers that have been specially formulated to kill adult fleas and ticks as well as their eggs. These household products are usually available at veterinary offices. If you—like many of my pet parents—are concerned about any of the ingredients in these products, you can also use food-grade diatomaceous earth dust to kill any insect with an exoskeleton lurk- ing in your carpet or home.
Treatment
It is also important that pet owners have good post-exposure diagnostic and treat- ment options on hand, because even with diligent preventive measures, there is always a chance that fleas and ticks will strike when pets and their own- ers least expect it. Fleas and ticks both can transmit disease. Your pet should be screened regularly for the diseases these parasites transmit as well as after potential exposure. Diagnostics should
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Conclusion
As a nation of pet lovers, it is really important that the risks of ticks and fleas are realized this summer in order to keep dogs and cats healthy and happy. Pet owners should consider preventive mea- sures, as well as post-exposure treatment options, and should conduct research in order to find the best options available. Once found, the products should be kept
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