Frequently Asked Questions about: Dog Flea Products

What flea treatment for a puppy?

Your puppy is unfortunately not safe from a flea infestation, especially if it spends a lot of time outdoors. At the first signs: a paw scratching more often than usual, a specimen spotted, skin irritation, you must take action. However, this does not mean buying the first product that comes to hand because your puppy has different needs than an adult dog.

From the age of two months, you can consider an external solution for your young companion:
- a parasite collar;
- a pipette whose action extends up to two months;
- a spray.

How to apply flea treatment to a dog?

Applying a flea treatment or spraying an antiparasitic does not necessarily require a visit to the vet. You can carry out the treatment yourself.

If you opt for a pipette gel form, you simply need to position yourself just above your dog. Open the pipette and accurately identify the space between the shoulder blades, at the base of the neck. You can then separate the fur, using your free hand, before slowly pouring the contents of the pipette onto the skin.

If you chose a spray, simply spray over your companion's coat, then rub the product in by stroking against the fur.

How to make a natural flea treatment for dogs?

Some owners look for natural solutions to get rid of fleas on their canine companion. If this is your case, and the infestation is not too severe, you can try a natural recipe such as:
- a mixture of 250 ml of water and 5 drops of lavender or cedar essential oil;
- diluted apple cider vinegar (be careful not to spray near the eyes or nose): fleas hate this smell;
- a mixture of 60 cl of water and the juice of an orange or lemon.

When to give a flea product to your dog?

Regularly applied, an antiparasitic achieves better results and keeps fleas away from your dog's coat. In this respect, you can plan the application of a product or the change of collar on a monthly basis. Note that this average is perfectly adaptable.

It is obvious that a dog that lives mainly outdoors, near a forest, or frequently bathes in a lake, requires much stricter monitoring than an animal that rarely leaves your apartment. However, regularity remains the key to success in the fight against parasites.

Where to buy an effective dog flea treatment?

Your veterinarian knows your dog well. So they are a well-placed person to advise you on such or such product. Nevertheless, after the first visits for your puppy, you are likely to master the subject well.

You can therefore turn to your online animal wellness specialist Zoomalia, where you will find a multitude of products to support your dog throughout its life:
- collars,
- pipettes,
- sprays,
- powders,
- dietary supplements,
- tweezers and combs,
- shampoos... and many more.