Think before you use Flea and Tick product on your pet

1. Think Before You Use Flea and Tick Products on Your Pet Fleas and ticks are more than just nuisance – they can lead your pet and also human to health risks. These pesky parasites usually suck your pet’s blood; even suck human blood; and can transmit several diseases and infections. In this situation, your pet needs the best protection, but plenty of solutions on market are contained with several ingredients that could be dangerous to your health—and pets. So, think twice before you use any flea and tick control product on your pet.

2. You need to enhance your knowledge and consider some safety factors to keep your pet and yourself safe while using preventatives. Let’s get started! Fleas and ticks control products are formulated in many forms, including: Spot-on Topical Treatments Oral Treatments Shampoos Powders Dips Collars Sprays Pet relies on pet owner to keep them safe from fleas and ticks. So, what is a responsible pet owner to do? Fortunately, there are hundreds of products that are approved and licensed for fleas and ticks treatments. Most of the pet owners choose monthly topical or oral treatments to protect their pets. That’s because these are easy to use and quite effective – it takes just few minute to administrate and lasts for a month.

3. Here is some safety guideline to consider when looking and using flea & tick control products for pets: When deciding to use flea and tick products on your pet, it is mandatory to read product label first. It will tell you how to use a product safely, warnings and first aid instructions. This helps keep you and your pets safe. Use flea and tick preventative products only on the pet that specified on the product label – do not use dog products on cats or cat products on dogs. Because some pesticides that designed for a dog can be fatal to a cat. Always consider label warnings against use on old, sick, nursing, pregnant, or debilitated pets. Follow the application directions properly and apply only the amount required for your pet size. Do not double the dosage and use more than one product at one time. Never apply to kittens and puppies if the product label is not specifically described. The label should tell you the minimum age or size for use. When you are treating your pet with spray or spot-on flea and tick preventives, keep pet separate until the product dries. This helps you to lower the chances of accidental product ingestion and product transfer. Wear disposable gloves or wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after application. And follow the instructions for proper disposal of empty product containers after use.

4. Keep the product’s package for at least a day after application. So that you have information on the kind of ingredients used and contact information of the manufacturer in case of adverse effects occur after treatment. Keep products out of the reach of children. After applying a product, keep your eyes on your pet for any adverse reaction to the product, especially if it is first time used. The adverse reactions to products include: Vomiting or diarrhea Excessive salivation Lack of appetite Trembling Severe depression If things go wrong, quickly bathe your pet thoroughly with mild shampoo and rinse with copious amounts of water. Then, it is best to contact your vet immediately to help your pet recover. And, finally – if you are careful, you can defeat these pesky buggers before they become a real nuisance for your best furry friend.