Fleas 

 

Fleas are a problem here on the Sunshine  Coast  for 12 months of the year. They spend a considerable amount of their life cycle off your pet. They are opportunists – they hop onto your pet to feed then hop off into your carpets or yard to lay eggs and start the cycle over again. A single female flea can lay thousands of eggs in her short life span. The cycle can be as short as 21 days or as long as 18 months in ideal conditions. Your vet has several products for flea control. Products such as Frontline, Advantix, Revolution or Sentinel are well regarded. Frontline and Advantix should be your first choice if you live in a tick prone area.  

If your pet spends time inside your house then regular vacuuming of floors and carpets is essential to control fleas.