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The hot days of summer are behind us, but that doesn't mean you can let down your guard and forget about flea and tick protection. Fall is still flea and tick season in most areas. Since fleas thrive in temperatures around 70 degrees, September is often the worst month for flea problems. Ticks populate in piles of fallen leaves. Though many pet owners think these parasites are primarily a warm weather problem, flea and tick protection is essential this time of year. Fleas live all year long in warm southern climates. They can also live year round in a warm house.
If you've been successfully using a flea preventative, continue to use it as directed. If your dog is not protected from the torment of fleas, please read on......

You know how much one small insect bite can itch. Imagine not one but 10, 20, 50 or more bites at one time. While living and feeding on a dog, a single flea can lay hundreds of eggs. Besides intense itching, fleas can cause serious skin irritation and discomfort. The cost of flea protection with some of the newer topical products might sound a bit high, but it's far less than dealing with complications to your dog's health caused by fleas. Flea bites may cause additional discomfort due to possible skin irritation caused by allergic dermatitis. Since fleas feed on an animals blood, severe infestations may cause anemia. Fleas can also carry tapeworm larvae and dpgs
gs can become infected with tapeworms after having fleas. There are now a variety of very effective liquid topical treatments that make it easy to prevent and control fleas and ticks. Some brands, sold over the counter, are applied once a month. Other topical flea control products that last from 1 to 3 months are available only from a veterinarian There's also a prescription flea preventative medication that's administered orally, but that must be started before flea season.