How to Get Rid of Fleas the Right Way!

As you probably know fleas primarily survive off of the blood of your pets. It is often difficult to spot the fleas on your pet due to their fur. Fleas can cause your pets to lose so much blood that they become anemic or they can transmit some pretty tough diseases into your pet. Because of this you will need to be completely committed to wiping out this pest wherever they live.
The exam should start with your pet. You will do well to comb them each day with a special flea comb. If you just put a bit of vasoline onto spines you will find the process much more effective as the little parasites get stuck to the jelly. During this combing you should do a special check in some hot spots. These include areas behind their ears, spots in between their toes, the fur in their armpits, and the spots under their neck.
You will be able to see the fleas a lot better if you put a white towel or cloth underneath your pet during the combing. Black specs on the brush or on the towel means that your pet has fleas. Pure alcohol can be used to stun the fleas you brush out so that you can effortlessly dump them into a cup of water to die. The mug should be emptied down the toilet to make sure that any survivors don't make it out. Simply bathing your pet regularly should kill the fleas unless you're dealing with a major infestation. Special shampoos are made to kill fleas but they are usually too toxic to use every day.
One chemical free method involves cutting up lemons and squeezing the juice into a quart of water. After it settles in a few hours you can put it into a clean spray bottle. A little spray across the body, while taking care to avoid getting any into their eyes, is usually enough. There are other products available commercially (such as rosewood, cedar, or eucalyptus) but you can't always rely on these to take care of minor flea problems.
If the fleas have reached a level of infestation on your pet than they really need to see a veterinarian. A professional will analyze your situation and probably prescribe some type of growth regulation spray or pill and possibly a strong fogger (Precor and Nylar are two popular versions). There are many versions available that are all perfectly safe for your pet and the environment. A good vet may also give you Diatomaceous Earth or a Boron substance to use in your home as a cheap and effective flea killer.
Strong medications such as Imidacloprid (popularly known as Advantage) or fipronil (known as Frontline) will be able to wipe out all of the adult fleas on your pet in hours while preventing outbreaks for up to 3 months. It just takes a few drops of these substances onto your pet's shoulder and the special chemical will spread and cure on its own. These both also offer little toxicity to your pet. Any flea killer that uses a substance called Pyrethrum is effective for quick relief too.
You have to be incredibly careful with your insecticides though. These are dangerous chemicals if used improperly. Ask your vet before you do anything it doesn't mention. An insecticide intended for use on a dog has the potential to kill a cat. The formulas just don't mix. All in all, there are many flea control techniques you might not have been aware of before!
Ruby Miller has tried nearly all of the major flea control products for her two basset hounds. Learn which one´s worked for her and her 1 to 5 star ratings on popular flea products Frontline, Advantix, Advantage, Biospot and others at her personal site, http://www.stopdogfleas.com
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