Dog Flea & Ticks

Dog Flea and Tick Treatment from PetShip

As a proud dog momma or dog dad, you take care of all your pooch’s needs so they can live happily and healthily at your side for years to come. For most pups, this means helping them deal with fleas and ticks that are attracted to them and, sometimes, their food. However, choosing a safe and effective treatment can be complicated. There are many different products available, all of them a little different, and all of them making many of the same claims and promises. When it comes to something this important to your pup’s health, we recommend discussing preventative flea and tick treatment with your vet to ensure you get the right product for your furry friend. The same treatments won’t work for every dog – some may need seasonal treatment while others need it year-round. Additionally, some dogs respond better to certain treatments than others. Considering the range of products, including sprays, shampoos, topical ointments, chewable tablets, and more, there may be some trial and error to find the treatment that works effectively and your canine companion doesn’t fuss about. If you’re going through that process with your dog, PetShip is the best place for you to find the safe and effective flea and tick treatment you need. We carry a wide range of products from many of the top brands, so you’ll have no trouble finding quality options. Start shopping with us today!

Why do dogs attract fleas and ticks?

Research tells us that fleas and ticks are attracted to light, warmth, vibrations, and carbon dioxide. That makes your dog look like the perfect place for them to live. These pests will then burrow into your pup’s fluff to hide, feed, and nest. They’ll then lay their eggs, and some fleas can lay up to 50 in a day!

Just like some humans seem more attractive to mosquitos than others, some dogs are more attractive to fleas than others. Dogs with longer coats tend to attract more flees because that fur will offer more warmth, and dogs that offer more places to hide with their floppy ears, curled tails, folds of skin, and jowls will also be more attractive.

Why do dogs need flea and tick treatment?

No one wants fleas or ticks living and reproducing in their hair or on their skin, and your dog needs your help to prevent them. They may know there’s a spot on their body that’s especially itchy that they need to lick, bite, and scratch, but they don’t know why. This makes it your responsibility to ensure your furry friend doesn’t have to deal with the irritation and risks of fleas and ticks. Aside from the itchy feeling of a bite and the eggs under their skin, fleas and ticks can also cause anemia because of their rapid rate of reproduction, along with hair loss, skin infections, and other skin issues. Additionally, some dogs can become infected with tapeworms if they lick at flea bite areas and end up ingesting infected fleas. You wouldn’t want any of these things to happen to you or your canine companion, so get the flea and tick treatments you need from PetShip today!