5+ Ticks & Fleas Prevention Essentials That Every Pet Parent Should Have?

If pet parents were to buzz their biggest stressors & fears, it would be ticks & fleas. This fear goes beyond itching, scratching, and discomfort that our furries experience when they are attacked by these dangerous parasites. When left untreated, it can be fatal. And the damages extend to the hoomans too. Hence, using the right tick & flea control method is crucial and it needs to be done on time. Here is a small read that reveals the various ticks and fleas products that serve as prevention essentials that every pet parent should have. 

Topical Medication 

Topical medication is an effective method to get rid of ticks and fleas, as well, to prevent the ticks and fleas from attacking the furry. Topical medication such as dog ticks and flea solutions, contains chemicals like moxidectin, permethrin, pyriproxyfen, etc., that repels ticks, fleas, and even kills mosquitoes. Apply it to the fur of your pet and seclude them until the medication dries up. Make sure to keep it out of the reach of children and other pets though. 

Oral Medication

Oral medication is an alternative to topical medication. It can be given to kill the ticks and fleas & to clear out other issues such as roundworms, hookworms, etc. Oral medication containing Nitenpyram can be given daily. It clears out ticks and fleas without posing any long term side effects to the furry. Other common ingredients in oral medications for ticks and fleas include spinosad, nitenpyram, milbemycin oxime, etc. Sarolaner, Fluralaner, are oral medicines that are available in India. 

Take your furry to the vet if you notice any side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, etc. 

Sprays & Powders

Sprays and powders are gentler and less expensive alternatives to both oral and topical ticks and flea control methods. The main ingredient of these sprays and powders is pyrethrin. These powders & sprays are comparatively gentle and easier to apply as well. Just dust the powder all over your furry’s coat. Be careful not to let the product come near the eyes of your pet though. 

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Shampoos

Dogs ticks and flea shampoos & conditioners are similar alternatives to the sprays and powders with pyrethrin as the main ingredient. Let the shampoo sit on your furry for at least 15 minutes before rinsing it off. Much like powders and sprays, shampoos are not so helpful in treating the pets that are already infected. As a caution, keep the shampoos away from entering the pet’s eyes and mouth. 

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Dips 

Tick and flea dips are similar alternatives to shampoos, sprays, & powders. The dips need to be diluted with water before application. Pour it upon the body of your furry while avoiding the eyes and mouth and spread it across with a sponge. No need to rinse it off. Just air dry your furry’s skin after application. Since dips are concentrated liquids, be careful not to let it come in contact with your skin. Keep it away from the reach of other pets and children. 

Dog Collars

You can protect your furry from ticks and fleas for several months through the use of simple dogs ticks and flea collars. These collars contain pyrethrin and other flea regulators that safeguard your furry against ticks and fleas. These collars even prevent the flea from further copulation. Comparatively less expensive, the only drawback to these collars is that they have a strong odour that can be irritating to your furry. 

However, take note that whatever tick and flea control method you choose, please get it prescribed by a vet since the right treatment is largely dependent upon the breed type, size, age, etc. Also, read the instructions on the package label carefully before using it. 

You can also explore the dogs ticks and flea combs & accessories, that come in handy when inspecting for ticks and fleas or you can book your online vet consulattion with Zigly.

Also Read: < Your Guide To Ticks & Fleas in Pets: Symptoms, Treatment, Care >