This being the end of April, it's safe to assume that even the "colder" states are now beginning to warm up. This means that pets that were not treated with flea prevention products during the winter months should now be treated monthly. Flea prevention products that should be used include Advantage, Frontline and Program.
Why is flea prevention necessary? Fleas can transmit tapeworms which can cause symptoms in animals that include intense itching around the anus, causing dogs to "scoot" along the floor. They can also cause weight loss due to robbing nutrients from the intestinal tract, and they can also enter the stomach from the intestines causing stomach irritation. Fleas can also cause tapeworms in humans. Therefore, keeping our pets flea free and maintaining good hygiene, is necessary to prevent human contamination.
There are a number of interesting links I suggest you follow for more information. These include:
1. A tapeworms press release issued by 1-800 PetMeds on April 8, 2008
2. Articles on flea prevention including flea FAQ's and
flea control FAQ's
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