It is useless to treat the pet for fleas unless the environment is also treated or the pet will quickly become re-infested. Flea rinses, powders or sprays may be used to destroy the fleas on the pet while flea collars and systemic insecticidal products may be used to repel further infestation. There are also tablets available which quickly kill fleas on the pets as well as products which are placed on the animals skin. It is of paramount importance to comply with the instructions on these products and not to use them in combination with each other unless the directions specify that it is safe to do so. Never use products past the use by date.
Veterinarians are able to advise on the safe and effective use of flea control products.
Care must be taken with use of flea control products on young puppies and kittens. House and carpet sprays and insecticidal foggers, particularly those containing a growth regulator which interrupts the life cycle of the flea to prevent it maturing, provide the best method of destroying fleas in the environment. It is necessary to maintain continuous treatment of both the pet and the environment during the warmer months.