Look out, fleas are about!

Did you know that this time of year is actually the worst for flea infestations in our pets? You wouldn´t think it with all the old weather we are having but its true! It is all down to the fact that we have all turned our central heating on, giving the fleas a warm and cosy home for the winter. The fleas cannot survive outside because it is too cold, but they can happily breed in the carpets and soft furnishings.

Ensure that you treat all your pets with a spot-on flea treatment from your vets (or from the PetStreet shop) and it is also a good idea to treat the house. The adult fleas represent only 5% of the total infestation, the other 95% are the eggs and larvae which develop in the environment. There are sprays which will stop this development. They are active for 12 months so you only need to do that once a year.

For more information about fleas have a read of my factsheet, and don´t forget to visit the PetStreet shop for your flea treatment!

http://www.petstreet.co.uk/Factsheet/309253.Fleas%20Part%20I
http://www.petstreet.co.uk/factsheet/307294.Fleas%20Part%20II