Controlling Fleas
Fleas used to be most often seen during the warmer months but as we keep our homes nice and warm throughout winter, and we are experiencing more humid weather in Melbourne, we are now seeing fleas all year round.
Only a small part of the adult flea population actually lives on your pet. The fleas’ eggs and larvae live in the environment and can survive for up to a year, so it is important to not only treat your animal directly for fleas but, in severe cases, also decontaminate the environment as well. Wash your pet’s bedding using the hottest cycle and regularly vacuum/clean carpets.
We do not recommend flea shampoos alone as t