Dog Treat For Fleas And Ticks. The sad price of a dog s iconic cuddly coat is that it leaves them vulnerable to parasites. Fleas can cause skin disorders infections and even anemia. The best way to deal with fleas is prevention.
In hot areas where there are large numbers of both fleas and ticks these spot on treatments seem to be the best bet to protect your pet from all those pests out there. Treat them all at the same time.
Flea and tick preventatives kill fleas that come in contact with your dog preventing your pup from bringing them home.
For fleas look for them on areas of your dog where the coat is sparse or thin. Available from vet clinics. Ticks can carry lyme disease which is very serious for pets as well as humans. Any dog that spends a fair amount of time outside is at risk to become the host of ticks or fleas.