Fleas and Ticks

You can't escape fleas, but you can control them.

Fleas are hardy creatures - and your puppy is an ideal host. He provides warmth and a source of food, the two things fleas need in order to live. If you keep your house warm and humid in the winter, you're making things even cozier for fleas, which thrive in those conditions.

Adult fleas live on animals and reproduce there. When their eggs fall into the environment - the back yard, the park or your home - they hatch and develop into larvae. These larvae spin cocoons and incubate in them, and then hatch into adults. It's essential to control this dangerous cycle.

If your puppy has fleas, see your veterinarian as soon as possible. Regular grooming can alert you early, before the infestation becomes difficult to manage. Remember to regularly vacuum carpets and keep areas clean where he plays and sleeps.