Fleas are not uncommon for cats and dogs. Nowadays, various treatments have been developed for these animals: all kinds of collars, sprays, pills, drops and shampoos. Many drugs are complex and also protect the animal from lice, lice and ticks. But fleas can also be found in hamsters.
Instructions
Step 1
Take a flea shampoo of a sufficiently high quality, it will not only remove fleas, but also protect against their appearance for a short time. Such a remedy helps to get rid of fleas that live on a cat or dog. Apply the shampoo with massaging movements, hold for as long as indicated on the package, rinse the animal's hair very thoroughly to prevent poisoning.
Step 2
Drops used to treat parasites occupy the first place, because the drug penetrating into the blood of an animal is transmitted to a flea during a bite, thereby killing it. It is effective for a month. Apply the product to the withers, and fleas will die not only on your pet, but also around.
Step 3
The spray also has good results in the treatment of fleas. Its validity period is enough for three months. Spray the product over a dog or cat, and you will remove fleas not only on your animal, but also at a short distance from it.
Step 4
The collar cannot boast of great safety and effectiveness, since it does not exclude agents that can cause allergic reactions. Put the collar on your cat or dog and watch for allergies.
Step 5
If your pet is allergic to the collar, then be careful with all of the above means. Before using any of them, carefully read the procedure and dosage.
Step 6
A hamster can also become infected with fleas, which happens very rarely, from other domestic animals. Parasites in hamsters can be treated with rodent-friendly medicinal powders. First of all, find and remove the source of infection, find the original flea carrier.
Step 7
After baiting fleas from animals, you will need to thoroughly clean the entire apartment. Vacuum up the upholstered furniture, wash the floor and baseboards, and wipe down the windowsills. Wash all bedspreads and bedding of the animal, after washing dry everything in the sun. In addition to these measures, use an insect killing spray, when using which, observe safety measures. Do not wash the floor for one week. If you have not been able to get rid of fleas, and such treatment has not worked, repeat the procedure after 2-3 weeks. Fighting fleas is not a very difficult procedure, but you can save both your pet and yourself from their appearance by observing the elementary rules of caring for the animal.
