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Dozens of flea control products- collars, powders, shampoos, and spot-ons- promise to rid your beloved of pesky fleas and their symptoms. Besides causing intense itching, fleas can cause several diseases, including flea anemia, flea bite dermatitis, and tapeworm infestation. To ensure your pet's safety, flea control products must be used according to directions. If you don't understand a certain guideline, ask your veterinarian or contact the manufacturer. Products containing insecticides should never be used on pets that are very young, pregnant, nursing, disabled, or elderly. Consider a flea comb instead. Never use a canine product on a cat, as results could be fatal. Remove all pets from the home for the specified time period before using a fogger. Always observe your animal closely after using flea products. |