Control of these skin parasites is extremely important as they can cause skin irritation or allergy, and ticks can carry serious diseases.

Fleas are very difficult to control as they spend most of their life off the animal, and lay many eggs which develop off the animal in your carpet, sofa or in the pets bed. If the flea breeding is not controlled then the problem will not be controlled. There are many ways of dealing with fleas, some of them are discussed below. A combination approach usually works best.

1. Flea shampoos-flea killers These only kill the parasites on the body at the time, and do not affect a flea jumping on one hour later, but can be useful for an occasional flea or tick.
2. Topical treatments- flea killers. Include sprays, dips and spot-ons. Generally better than shampoos as they remain on the skin and kill for a longer time span. We recommend and sell Frontline products as they have good efficiency and safety and can control fleas for up to two months per application
3. Program - flea contraceptive. This is a drug which can be given orally to dogs & cats, or by injection to cats. It regulates the breeding of fleas by preventing the baby fleas from developing. It does not kill the fleas on the body or the babies already in the house. It does not stop fleas or ticks being picked up when the dog goes out. It is most effective when used with a flea killer.
4. Enviromental Treatments. These include such things as flea bombs and sprays. They kill fleas and larval stages in your home, and help prevent population "explosions"

Protect fish & birds from these products. We sell a fogger for this purpose.

Always read labelling carefully - flea killers are poisonous ! Cats are particularly sensitive, make sure you follow the directions.

FRONTLINE SPRAY. Wear gloves when applying.

1. Weigh dog before use, your pet will need 2-4 sprays per kilogram ( 1-2 sprays per pound) depending on length and thickness of coat.
2. Apply all over body, parting & ruffling coat to get spray down to skin level.
3. Do not rinse off, allow pet to dry naturally or blow dry.
4. Product is inflammable, do not smoke !
5. Repeat treatment monthly for ticks, and for fleas, every 6-8 weeks.

FOGGER USE. (see can for exact directions)

1. Calculate fogger numbers needed, each can will cover around 300 square feet
2. Move all pets out, cover fish and food.
3. Let off sprays and leave for 2 hours at least.
4. Come back and ventilate home.