Owning a pet dog has more highs than lows. Millions of American homes know this and more are buying or adopting dogs nowadays. In fact, many of the dogs that are getting new homes presently are French bulldogs. It’s easy to see why, although some would find its face a bit odd, it’s still very lovable to a good number of people. But, owning a dog can also become a stress, especially if you’re not ready yet to own a dog, or, if your dog has fleas.
Dog fleas are the eternal bane to being a dog owner. Sadly though, it’s virtually impossible to avoid this problem. But, that doesn’t mean that you should just give up and surrender to this fact. If you take the proper precautions, then the chances of your dog getting fleas can be slimmed down dramatically.
The first thing that you should consider is to nip this problem in the bud. Don’t wait until the problem has full blown. Besides making it easier for you to address the problem, it will also spare your French bulldog from having to cope with the many complications and discomfort that fleas may provide.
Here are some of the steps that you can undergo not only to help rid your French bulldog of fleas, but to also prevent it from coming back.
First, there is no better choice than to check with your veterinarian. This may sound too obvious, but for French bulldogs, it is the perfect decision. Why? Because French bulldogs have many allergies and are more susceptible to health conditions than other dogs. While there are many home remedies that are indeed effective, checking with your vet first will help eliminate the chances of further compounding the problem.
Depending on the severity of the flea infestation, your vet will recommended or prescribe ointments, sprays, or any other flea products and give the instructions on their application. Just make sure to follow the directions to the T. You will soon notice that the fleas will be gone.
As soon as the flea problem is being addressed you should now look towards your house or any other places that your dog frequents in your property. Its a sure thing that when your French bulldog had fleas, it would also leave some of them in the places he frequents, like your furniture. The fact alone that you use your furniture and it has fleas in it will surely make you want to get rid of them fast. Failure to do so would lead to re-infestation of your dog by the fleas. Vacuum your house well, yes it cn be a large effort especially if you have a large home, but this is well worth the effort.
If your flea problem was severe, then there is a good chance that there may be eggs or larvae of the flea in your home. So don’t spare any change, if you can afford to get professionals to clean your home, do so. Be diligent, that is the key to this situation. If your dog frequents your closets, then maybe you should consider taking your clothes to the cleaners, or washing them with hot water.
Being a French bulldog owner, it is your responsibility to take care of your dog. It may sound a bit tedious, but it’s all worth it, especially with a dog like the French bulldog.
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