Pest Control Hacks for More Safe Environment for Your Pet

Pet parents always take pride in giving the best treatment and taking care of their furry companions. And, they are always ready to treat their pets for any pests or parasitic infestation. They bring in the most popular treatments and apply it quickly thinking that the strong chemicals can cure their furry pals faster. But, in doing so they make a mistake of leaving the pet’s hangouts untreated. However, with so much information swirling around, we normally get confused about what to do and what not to.

Get clear your confusion and look into these major five pest control hacks to protect your pets and their surroundings from harmful parasites.

Canines and Felines Are Both Different Species

Obviously, apart from their size and other differences, both are totally different species. Due to their varied body anatomy and physiologies, both of them require different treatment courses. A medication which is recommended for dogs, should never be used on cats. Before starting any treatment, make sure with your vet whether it is appropriate to give or not. This applies to both external and internal medications. Cats are higher at risk, as they lick and ingest fur causing accidental ingestion.

Controlling Infestation

Many pet parents wait till the last stage – that is when the infestation is at its worst or just wait for their pets to get infected rather than taking preventive measures. They think that it’s only when pet has parasitic infestation, they have to treat or it is just easier to treat during colder months. In fact, if you are ignoring the problem, you are making it more difficult to tackle and control it. Ticks thrive in bushy environment and fleas does not go away on their own. So, if you are waiting for winter thinking that the problem will be solved, you are making a dangerous mistake.

Treating Before Visible Symptoms

It is crucial to keep your pets on vaccines to prevent certain incurable diseases. Be on the verge to check on any health risk due to water-borne bacteria, canine parvovirus and ticks. As for some diseases, there are no or less visible symptoms, do not just ignore the signs.

Holistic Treatment – Check For Safety Measures

Many alternate treatments are available to control parasitic problems to choose from. Many prefer to try holistic products. However, it is crucial to check with your vet whether the product you are thinking to use on your pet is safe or not. Some pets are allergic to certain oils, which are used in these products. Moreover, cats are prone to allergy due to ingestion because of their grooming habits.

Keep Pet’s Environment Clean

Most pet parents are quite vigilant and proactive to treat pets when they come in contact with parasites but forgo to leave the pet surroundings untreated. A spot-on or oral treatment just kills the parasites on the furry pal not the area they are residing. So, when they get back to their hangouts, they are most likely get infested again. Therefore, the best remedy to treat the home as well as house surroundings like the backyard and garden.

Indoors Always a Booming Place

Many pet parents think that indoors, their pets are safe and would never require any medications. A biggest myth to blow away. There is every possibility of your lovable companion to get infected with heartworm by mosquitoes or fleas and ticks. If there are visible symptoms like redness and chronic scratching, infestation has already set in. Fleas do not harm humans but definitely take a ride on them to enter the house. And, once they are inside, it is takes a great mettle to fight them out.