| Prevention canine connection APPARENTLY, fleas are one of a handful of creatures that can sur- vive a nuclear holo- caust. No wonder they are so damn difficult to get rid of! People will only stop short of a flame thrower in ridding their home of the blood- sucking insects. Such drastic Measures are NOt necessary, but ridding a home and the family pet of fleas does take some planning. fmust be paidin full, inaavance , Siga Up For One Year & receive 3 days, 2 Nights Heas bite, suck blood and the resulting irritation caused by the thea salivary sceretions can cause inflammation and in some cases an allergic reaction. And to top it off. medical problems in both humans and dogs can arise such as flea allergy dermati- tis, tapeworms and in extreme cases anemia and the transmission of the bubonic plague! Fleas are execilent jumpers, and they use this skill to transport theniselves trom host to host. Ong female flea can lay 15-20 eggs a day. Eggs laid in 3 pet's coat drop out any- where, especially where the animal rests, or sleeps such as carpets, upholstered furni- ture, beds, Kennels ete. Eggs hatch in 2-14 days into lar- vae which prefer the indoors along baseboards, under rug edges, in furniture or beds. Human’s name: Cindy ’ Pet's name and = age: Helmsley, a Jack Russeff Terrier, is nine months old. Favourite activities: Helmsley loves to eat, sleep, and chase anything that with pre-paid account for Se hours per mots * $9 65 ts the average monthiy cost Of our $154.00 tinct Cod annual subscription INCLUDING the 2-mnonth bonus offer Ail subscriptions Las Vegas onus | VACATION PRCKAGE fei air Fare. Rot tactuded Sand, gravel and the base of shrubs are where the farvac can be found outdoors. To get rid of them, the pet, the house and the yard need to be treated together. The house should be thoroughly cleaned from top to bottons, This means vacu- uming everything. Special attention should be paid to carpeted arcas, the edges of rooms where floors meet the walls, and any area where the pet spends a great deal of time. Vacuum bags should then be removed immediate- fy, placed ina plastic bag, securely sealed and placed in the trash. All linens should be washed or dry cleaned. Once the cleaning is done, the house can be treat ed with an insect growth regulator and an adulticide. These are usually in a spray format, last three to six months and are available at moves —girls included. Favourite treat: This dog foves French Fries. Pet tale: Helmsley is a dog that likes to make a mark — for his first Halloween, he dressed up as Zorro. PETS is the key to flea infestati Most pet stores, Pet store staffcan answer questions arding the use and effec: tiveness of each product. Lawns should be kept short and dry as moist, warnt, humid conditions are what teas hike. There are also insecticides available at most lawn and garden stores to control fleas outdoors. Flea combs can be used to see ifa dow, or cat, has fleas. Hf tleas are present, 4 conth — when drawn through the coat — will con- tain Tittle black specks of tea teces (looks fike black sand) ora flea itself, bur vou woa't see cgys. Shampoos control fleas which are attached to the pet, but they do not offer long-term control, Shampoos stop killing tleas as soon as the suds are washed off, Flea collars must come in contact with the skin of the NEWS photo Juile Iverson If you would like to appear with your pet in Pet Pause, please write to Terry Peters c/a the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C., V7M 2H4. Or send e-mail to . www.theexecutive:com) pet in order tor them to be cttective. And chev may be harmtul to children who like to hug their pets. There are a variety of top- ical and oral flea medica- tion /insecticides available, The pros and cons of gach should be theroughiy explained by a veterinarian before a pet owner chooses to administer them to their per. These insecticides don't Kill teas, but rather prevent flea reproduction or the mat- uration of the flea, so itis essential that the honie is treated as well. Botanical or natural — pesticide tree — solutions are available. They are topical solutions, nor internal, and can be found at some pet stores Which sell essential oils for pets such as Natural-Plus pet supplies 983-2706. Feeding pets garlic, brew- ers veast or B vitamins has nor been shown to efftective- ly control tleas and if overused can be toxic to pen. As with most things regarding our pets, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, Bedding should be washed regularly, the pet should be bathed and groomed regularly and fre- quent vacuuming should occur to keep a home tlea- tree. Joan is the owner and CD11 of Sierra KO Training Academy e-mail her for advice at Comments ta the editor are welcome, , 6 DAYS ONLY! 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