Flea dips are a concentrated flea and tick treatment which is typically diluted with water before being applied to your pet. There are many different brands of flea and tick dips on the market; however, most of them contain the same active ingredient which is pyrethrins which are simply a concentrated form of pyrethrum. Pyrethrum is a natural insecticide which is derived from the chrysanthemum cinerariifolium flower which is then dried and concentrated in many forms of flea treatments as it contains natural pesticides.
Flea dips which contain pyrethrins are known to have the ability to kill both the adult fleas as well as the larvae; however, keep in mind that it is not able to penetrate the pupae or kill the flea eggs so an additional treatment option which contains an insect growth inhibitor may be used in conjunction to successfully halt the life cycle of these tiny pests.
Flea dips are commonly used when an animal has a large number of live fleas on them that need to be removed right away. However, because flea dips often contain high amounts of harsh chemicals it is not suggested that these be used on your pet more than three times a year. For flea prevention there are many other products available which can be used to help prevent a flea infestation before it occurs. Using topical or oral flea preventative treatments which will inhibit the growth of fleas and prevent fleas from hatching is a much more effective method for preventing fleas from multiplying on your pet, which can quickly happen if your pet is left untreated during the warn spring and summer months. For this reason, if your pet is currently inhabited by fleas it is a good idea to follow up with a preventative treatment once the flea problem has been rectified.
When applying a flea dip it is important that you start at the pets head and work your way down to the back of the pet ensuring that the product is not able to get into the animals eyes or ears. You also want to be sure that you follow the directions for dilution provided by the manufacturer carefully to ensure that you are not overly exposing your pet to these harsh chemicals. Although the goal is to kill the fleas, you do not want to risk the health of your pet due to the overexposure of harmful chemicals. Use a flea dip only when necessary and keep in mind that pets under four months of age are not mature enough to use a flea dip solution on. If the pet is under four months of age it is suggested that you use a flea comb to remove the fleas and eggs on the pet while also treating the home as well.
If you find that there are a large number of fleas on your pet, chances are that is not the only place where the fleas can be found. It is imperative that you combine pet treatment options with other options for treating and eliminating fleas in your home as well so that the pet is not re-infested when they return to their bedding or other areas of the home where they frequently spend time.
Flea dips which contain pyrethrins are known to have the ability to kill both the adult fleas as well as the larvae; however, keep in mind that it is not able to penetrate the pupae or kill the flea eggs so an additional treatment option which contains an insect growth inhibitor may be used in conjunction to successfully halt the life cycle of these tiny pests.
Flea dips are commonly used when an animal has a large number of live fleas on them that need to be removed right away. However, because flea dips often contain high amounts of harsh chemicals it is not suggested that these be used on your pet more than three times a year. For flea prevention there are many other products available which can be used to help prevent a flea infestation before it occurs. Using topical or oral flea preventative treatments which will inhibit the growth of fleas and prevent fleas from hatching is a much more effective method for preventing fleas from multiplying on your pet, which can quickly happen if your pet is left untreated during the warn spring and summer months. For this reason, if your pet is currently inhabited by fleas it is a good idea to follow up with a preventative treatment once the flea problem has been rectified.
When applying a flea dip it is important that you start at the pets head and work your way down to the back of the pet ensuring that the product is not able to get into the animals eyes or ears. You also want to be sure that you follow the directions for dilution provided by the manufacturer carefully to ensure that you are not overly exposing your pet to these harsh chemicals. Although the goal is to kill the fleas, you do not want to risk the health of your pet due to the overexposure of harmful chemicals. Use a flea dip only when necessary and keep in mind that pets under four months of age are not mature enough to use a flea dip solution on. If the pet is under four months of age it is suggested that you use a flea comb to remove the fleas and eggs on the pet while also treating the home as well.
If you find that there are a large number of fleas on your pet, chances are that is not the only place where the fleas can be found. It is imperative that you combine pet treatment options with other options for treating and eliminating fleas in your home as well so that the pet is not re-infested when they return to their bedding or other areas of the home where they frequently spend time.
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