Things You'll Need
- Comb (32 teeth/inch)
- Detergent water
- Pet shampoo (flea-killing)
- Flea treatment (topical, powder or collar)
Instructions
Comb your pet daily using a comb with 32 teeth per inch to remove adult fleas before they can lay eggs. After removing fleas place them in detergent water to kill them.
Shampoo your pet with a flea control shampoo that kills fleas. The scrubbing action will loosen the fleas from your pet's coat so that you may dispose of them. Shampoos may dry the pet's skin so you may have to wait three days before applying the next level of flea control.
Apply another method of flea control, such as once-a-month topicals, flea powders, or flea collars. Once a month topicals will kill and also repel fleas and prevent reinfestation by rendering fleas unable to reproduce. If using a flea powder, work the powder into the coat from head to tail, paying special attention to the neck, back, and rump. Flea collars are most effective on short-haired pets.
Monitor occurrence of fleas. It is normal for your pet to still have some live fleas after two to three weeks of treatment, since it takes some time for all life stages of the flea to absorb the medication.
Continue to treat the pet until all signs of fleas are gone. This may take up to a couple weeks to six months.