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In Winter, the fl eas don’t fl ee! Now the weather is colder, it is easy to assume you don’t need to protect your pets against parasites, especially fl eas. However, it is actually more important than ever!


In summer, fl eas can happily survive outside, especially on wildlife, but in the winter it isn’t so easy for them – unless they move somewhere that is warm, cosy and has lots of bodies to keep them fed! Remind you of anywhere?! Yes, it is your home!


Our centrally heated homes, with plenty of soft furnishings to hide in and pets to feed off, are an ideal winter breeding ground for these little biters, so we can’t take our eyes off the ball!


Your vet will have lots of products to help kill fl eas and larvae, including collars, spot-ons and tablets. Some last for one month, whilst others last considerably longer. Make sure you are applying them correctly, at the right interval and


treating all pets in the household. If any family members have small bites or itches on their legs, you may need to use a fl ea control spray in the house. Don’t forget to vacuum and wash any fabrics such as bedding on a high heat setting.


If you need any advice you can speak to your vet about how to ensure you and your pets don’t end up with a winter fl ea infestation!


Keith Moore BVSc MRCVS Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Hillside Veterinary Centre


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