Flea Prevention Tips for Dogs in Dubai

The weather is changing and this means that it's time for owners of pets in Dubai to think about flea prevention for your dog or cat. This may come as a surprise, but fleas are active throughout the year, and even though winter is setting in, those pest's are ready to bother your four-legged friend throughout the winter as well.

Before your pet dogs in Dubai are ready to go out and have fun on the grass, snow or the outside world, there are a few steps you need to take to ensure that the pet is safe from those bloodsucking pests.

• Check the pet - It is not uncommon for dogs or cats to pick up fleas during the winter, so make sure to inspect their fur as soon as they come back inside for any signs of fleas or their eggs. Use a fine-toothed flea comb to check the pet for flea droppings, these are small black or dark brown specks that generally clump together at the base of the pet’s fur, or tiny white dots. If the pet has this residue clinging to their coat of fur, then the chances are that the pet is infested with fleas and need immediate treatment. Fortunately, there are a few ways to instantly eliminate fleas. The pet store in Dubai can prescribe medication that can be used to kill all the adult fleas present on the pet within 24 hours or a special flea shampoo, that can clean the pet of any flea eggs or larvae.

• The pet's lifestyle - In order to take into consideration the type of flea prevention care, the owner must take into account the pet's outdoor surroundings and activities. There are plenty of flea-repelling products on the market that choosing one can be a bit of a challenge. For instance, does the pet like to climb trees, do they like to take a dip in the stream or river nearby and does the pet live by the beach. It's important to establish the factors that can increase the pet's likelihood of contracting fleas, and how to treat their flea infestation and the best treatment to use. For instance, pets like Pomeranians in Dubai, have long fur and they love to play in the sand, this becomes a permanent home for fleas.

• Weigh the alternatives - Once the these elements are established its time to decide on the best type of flea treatment. Most pet owners, narrow the options down to the flea collar or flea drops. Flea collars are worn around the neck and works in two ways, some emit a gas that repels fleas and others release medication that is absorbed into the pet's subcutaneous fat layer. Flea collars can typically work for several months, with some newer designs lasting for up to eight months, making it a great option for pets that are always on the go or living in high-risk areas. Flea drops are a topical treatment that is applied between the shoulder blades of the pet. These treatments attack fleas and their eggs, killing them and stopping them from spreading. But flea drops only last for one month, so it needs to be used constantly.