How to Keep Your Bulldog Far Away From Tick and Flea Infestation?

As most Bulldog owners learn, along with the advantages of the warm summer months comes the disadvantage of the flea and tick season. Fortunately, this problem can be kept under control with a few simple steps. Fleas and ticks should be taken seriously because both can carry diseases that can affect both animals and people. For example, ticks can carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease, and fleas can carry tapeworm. You should keep a close eye on your pet to prevent the spread of fleas and ticks and to take care of any problems before they escalate.

Fleas are similar to ticks in that they are usually seen in the summer months and feed of the blood of their host. They can spread diseases and cause skin irritation in your Bulldog. They can be found in your house, yard, and your pet's bedding. In fact, they are often more common in your dog's environment where they lay eggs, rather than on their body. Flea treatment and prevention will not work unless you treat both the dog and its environment. Try to keep your Bulldog properly groomed and your house clean. Your dog's bedding should be washed and the whole house should be vacuumed regularly. Depending on the degree of flea infestation, your yard and your house may need spraying and from time to time, and an exterminator may be required.

Ticks are normally found in grassy or wooded areas. It is necessary to cut back any tall grass around your house. You should check yourBulldog more often throughout tick season, especially under his legs and around his ears. Remove the tick as soon as possible to prevent the spread of disease once you find it on your pet. One of the biggest fears associated with ticks is Lyme disease. When you remove the ticks, be careful that none of their blood gets directly on your skin because Lyme and other diseases could be spread this way. Ask your vet about the recommended vaccine for Lyme disease. The best way to remove a tick from your dog is by using tweezers and holding the tick where the mouth enters the skin. Use a firm pull and try to pull the whole tick, avoiding twisting and breaking, before cleaning the area with an antibiotic lotion. Do not try to remove a tick by burning it as it may hurt your dog. Applying a flea dip or alcohol before pulling it off can sometimes help by killing the tick first.

There are many available products on the market for preventing and controlling fleas and ticks. Normally, the same treatments can be used for both fleas and ticks. In particular there are Flea Pills, Sprays and Foggers, Flea and Tick Collars, Flea Shampoos, Flea and Tick Dips, Flea and Tick Powders and Sprays.