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Learn how to prevent, kill, or control flea and tick infestations on your pet dog at home in this free instructional video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Discover the different diseases caused by fleas and ticks, including Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis and Brucellosis in this free video .
Checking dogs and their problem zones, such as legs, for fleas and ticks is discussed in this free video .
Feeling through your dog's fur and running your hands down its skin to feel for ticks and fleas is discussed in this free video .
Using anti-flea and tick shampoos on dogs that cleanse and deodorize are discussed in this free video .
Using flea and tick spray safely on your dog, especially when traveling, is discussed in this free video .
Collars that have insecticide on them and how to safely use them on your dog to control the presence of fleas and ticks are discussed in this free video .
Using bombs that kill fleas, ticks, flea eggs and larva that can live on your dog are discussed in this free video .
Sentinel and cap stars that prevent flea and tick infestations on your dog are discussed in this free video .
Use popular flea and tick preventions, such as Advantix and Frontline, safely on your dog with advice from this free video .
Popular flea months like September and October, and tick months like April and October are discussed in this free video .
Places where fleas and ticks are found, such as wooded areas and open fields, are discussed in this free video .
Killing and disposing of ticks is discussed in this free video .
Identifying the different types of ticks and where they reside on your dog is discussed in this free video .
Choosing tick medication according to your dog's breed and weight is discussed in this free video .
Removing ticks from dogs by pulling their bodies straight out of a dog's skin is discussed in this free video .
Fleas and ticks are common among household pets especially cats and dogs. Prevention of these parasites is important to the health of your pet as well as the people in your home. Infestation of your pet can lead to the same for your carpet and anywhere else your pet is allowed access. There are several products available on the market that, when used correctly, are very effective. Flea collars, sprays, and shampoos are only a few of the products that are able to help rid your house and pet of these pests. They should, however, be used with caution as they are considered a poison and could be harmful if swallowed.
In this free video series you will not only learn ways to prevent infestation of fleas and ticks but also how to get rid of them in a safe and effective way. There are tips and informational videos on the correct products to use and the types of diseases your pets might get from these pests. Our expert will show you how to tell if your pets have fleas and how to remove a tick if you spot one. This is a must see for all pet owners!
This series is an Equilibrio Films production.
Elise McMahon Elise McMahon has a Ph.D. in animal behavior, and has been working with both domestic and wild dogs since the early 1990s. She began studying domestic dogs in the behavior clinic of the Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania. She held a position there for 2 years and co-developed the Puppy Problem Prevention Program with Lois Hall. During that time Elise was also working with a local trainer, Steve Lindsay. Prior to earning her degree, she was a private animal behavior consultant. After completing her fieldwork on Chilean foxes, she opened a training center and began providing both private and group classes, as well as individual evaluations and consultations.dkdk
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