Fleas and Ticks in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Fleas and Ticks: Your Pet's Biggest Enemy

Especially in spring-summer, fleas and ticks are among the most serious problems for pets. Without timely intervention, they can cause serious diseases.

Flea Symptoms

• Constant scratching — especially neck, behind ears, tail area
• Small black dots in fur (flea feces)
• Skin redness, hair loss
• Restlessness and insomnia

Tick Symptoms

• Small bug attached to skin
• Redness and swelling at attachment site
• Lethargy, loss of appetite
• Fever (in serious cases)

Treatment Options

1. Spot-on drops: Frontline, Bravecto, Advocate — applied to back of neck, protects 1-3 months.

2. Collars: Seresto, Kiltix — 6-8 months protection.

3. Shampoo: Kills existing fleas but no long-term protection.

4. Tablets: NexGard, Bravecto — internal protection.

Prevention Schedule

• March-November: Monthly drops or 3-month tablets
• Year-round: Collar (even for indoor pets)

Conclusion

Prevention is easier than treatment. Get Frontline, Bravecto, Seresto and other anti-parasite products at Zoo28.az!