Potentially dangerous...Fleas and Ticks

The risks to your pets...and you

Beyond causing serious discomfort, fleas and ticks can carry diseases dangerous to both you and your pets. Fleas can carry tapeworm larvae, which your pet can ingest. In cats, in particular, fleas can carry an organism called Bartonella henselae, which is one of the causes of cat scratch disease in humans.

Ticks can transmit such serious diseases as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever for both you and your pets.

Many pets are also allergic to flea bites. A single flea bite can cause an intense allergic reaction in both humans and pets. When the skin is irritated or inflamed it can also become infected with bacteria or others pathogens making the problem worse. Severe infestations will cause anemia, lowering your pets immune system and making them vulnerable to various illnesses.

Ticks can be a particular problem when present in large numbers or when they attach themselves to sensitive areas like inside the ears or near an eye.

Thankfully we have the availability of many tools in our arsenal to keep us all safe from fleas and ticks. They are applied topically or in pill form on a monthly basis. Many vets recommend year round treatment for best results. A single female flea can lay as many as 30 eggs a day. The eggs then fall and land on furniture and carpets and can lay dormant for up to 8 months before hatching, even during the winter months. Treatments are normally based on the area in which you live, daily routines and any pre-existing medical conditions.

FACTS FLEAS and TICKS on CATS verses DOGS

Ticks are more often found on dogs than cats.
Dogs are more prone to flea allergies.
Owners often miss signs of fleas in cats because they mistake the cats discomfort for normal grooming behavior.
Fleas typically bug dogs on the rump, thighs and stomach. Cats are often more affected on the face, neck and back.


Let's face it, fleas and ticks are virtually everywhere! Although certain parts of the country and at specific times during the year, no cat or dog is completely safe
from them.

Today there is no reason for any pet or owner to be bothered by these nasty biting little pests.

Along with keeping up with flea meds, bombing and spraying the house and spraying or spreading insect granules to your yard, vacuum carpets, floors and furniture regularly always throwing out the vacuum bags after any signs, as fleas can survive in the bag for weeks and months. Block off damp and shady areas around your home such as; under your deck and outside stairway as fleas love these areas. Wash your pets bedding, toys and towels once a week and regularly groom your pet.

Are your pets protected this flea season?

Tick Tips: Ticks are arthropods, not insects. They are related to scorpions, spiders, mites and daddy-long-legs. Scary! There are approximately 80 tick species found in the US and about 12 are of real concern to pets and people.

Flea Bytes: There are more than 2,000 known species of fleas in the world, but the one that most commonly bugs pets and people are known as the cat flea: Ctenocephalides felis.
They are wingless, but can jump amazing distances. One little flea was reported to have jumped over 4 feet.

For every flea you find, chances are there are another 100 or so nearby. One female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day. Adult fleas, the ones you see crawling on your pets, account for only 5% of an infestation.

Fleas and Ticks carry serious diseases that threaten your pets and humans. They can cause anemia in pets, flea allergy dermatitis, a serious skin ailment in affected pets. They are responsible for transmitting Bartonella, the bacteria that is the most common cause of Cat Scratch Disease in people. When your animal considers biting themselves to relieve the itchy crawly feeling they are having from an infestation, a flea may be swallowed which will cause intestinal flea worms another common problem of flea infestation.

Ticks carry Lyme Disease, a tick-borne ailment that's a serious threat to your pet and people.

K-9 Advantix Dog Under 10 lbs. 3 pk. $33.00
11 to 20 lbs. $35.00

21 to 55 lbs. $37.00
55 and over $39.00

K-9 Advantix Dog Under 10 lbs. 6 pk. $48.00
11 to 20 lbs. $50.00
21 to 55 lbs. $52.00
55 and over $54.00

What is K9 Advantix®?
K9 Advantix® (also known as Advantix®) is a monthly spot-on which offers convenient and effective flea and tick control that:

* Kills and repels ticks, limiting the chance of tick-borne diseases and paralysis.
* Kills adult fleas and flea larvae in the environment, usually within 24 to 48 hours.

* Controls flea allergy dermatitis by killing fleas and flea larvae.
* Controls lice Trichodectes canis and Linognathus setosus for up to 6 weeks.
* Repels and kills mosquitos (Anopheles, Culex, Aedes spp) and sandflies (Phlebotomus, Culicoides spp).

K9 Advantix® is suitable for puppies over 7 weeks of age. DO NOT USE ON CATS.

Manufacturer: Bayer Healthcare, Bayer Australia Limited. Active Ingredients: Imidacloprid + Permethrin. Product packaged for the Australian market. All products come to you in NEW AND UNOPENED CONDITION, and are the same as those sold in Australian Veterinary Clinics.

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The Facts: Fleas and Ticks

Tick Tips: Ticks are arthropods, not insects. They are related to scorpions, spiders, mites and daddy-long-legs. Scary! There are approximately 80 tick species found in the US and about 12 are of real concern to pets and people.

Flea Bytes: There are more than 2,000 known species of fleas in the world, but the one that most commonly bugs pets and people are known as the cat flea: Ctenocephalides felis.
They are wingless, but can jump amazing distances. One little flea was reported to have jumped over 4 feet.

For every flea you find, chances are there are another 100 or so nearby. One female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day. Adult fleas, the ones you see crawling on your pets, account for only 5% of an infestation.

Fleas and Ticks carry serious diseases that threaten your pets and humans. They can cause anemia in pets, flea allergy dermatitis, a serious skin ailment in affected pets. They are responsible for transmitting Bartonella, the bacteria that is the most common cause of Cat Scratch Disease in people. When your animal considers biting themselves to relieve the itchy crawly feeling they are having from an infestation, a flea may be swallowed which will cause intestinal flea worms another common problem of flea infestation.

Ticks carry Lyme Disease, a tick-borne ailment that's a serious threat to your pet and people.


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Flea and Tick season has arrived........

Fighting Fleas
The occasional flea found on your pet may not seem like much
of a burden. However, if left untreated, a few fleas quickly
give rise to more fleas, which give rise to even more, and before
long, your pet will be crawling or jumping with them.

Animals suffering from flea infestation often present with flea
allergy dermatitis, which is an allergic reaction to flea saliva.

Fleas and ticks can transmit diseases to your pets that, in turn,
can be passed on to you. By controlling these parasites, you
protect your whole household.

lil Country Paws carries Frontline Plus, Advantage and now K9-
Advantix.