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How to use a flea comb

Flea Combing Your Dog

Flea Combing Your Dog

One of the simplest ways to control fleas on your pet is to use a flea comb. Flea combs are a cheap and effective way to check whether your pet has fleas or to ensure that your chosen flea treatment is effective. If you don't have a flea comb, a child's nit comb will also do the job! 

Using a flea comb couldn't be simpler. Read on to find out how to get rid of fleas using a flea comb:

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How To Use A Flea Comb

How to flea comb

How to flea comb

Grab a flea comb and settle your dog comfortably near to a sink or basin of water.

It's really important to flea comb near to soapy water. The last
thing you want to do is remove a flea from your pet only to see the flea hop off your comb and into your home. By dipping the comb in water, you will drown the flea as soon as it comes off your pet. 

Gently run the flea comb through your pet in the direction of the
fur. Pay particular attention to the base of the tail, armpits, groin
area and ears. These are all flea 'hotspots' however that is not to say that you won't find a flea elsewhere on your pet so feel free to comb all over. 

Dip the flea comb in water at regular intervals. Watch out for fleas (which are black)and wiil be trapped between the teeth of the comb. Make sure that any time you see a flea you submerge the flea comb in water so that the flea can't escape. Flea dirt looks like little black specks and are also an indication that your dog has fleas. If you are unsure whether a speck is flea dirt then put the speck onto a piece of damp tissue or kitchen towel. If you see a reddish/brown mark then you
can be sure it is flea dirt. Flea dirt contains the blood that the flea
has been consuming. 

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Natural Flea Treatments for Dogs

If your dog has fleas there are many natural ways to get rid of them. Click below to find out more about natural flea treatments.

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    Farewell Fleaz - Natural Flea Repellent for Dogs

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    Get Rid Natural Flea Powder for Dogs 200g bottle with Diatomaceous Earth, non-toxic flea treatment on outdoor patio.

    Get Rid Natural Flea Powder for Dogs 200g

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    100% natural and non-toxic! Dust Get Rid Flea Powder onto your dog to kill fleas within 4 hours of application. If your dog has fleas then you will...

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    Barrier Natural Flea and Tick Spray for Dogs 400ml bottle, eco-friendly protection against pests for all dog breeds.

    Barrier Natural Flea and Tick Spray for Dogs 400ml

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    Barrier Flea and Tick Spray is the best natural flea and tick spray for dogs we have found! Tough enough to repel all blood sucking pests, the spra...

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    Say goodbye to pesky fleas and ticks with Verm-X Natural Flea & Tick Powder. This all-natural flea treatment will have your dog feeling comfy a...

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  • Flea Comb to Remove Fleas

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  • Itchy Dog Shampoo bottle with neem and coconut oil for sensitive skin and allergies in dogs, 250ml.
    Itchy Dog Shampoo bottle with neem and coconut oil, ideal for sensitive skin and allergies, 250ml.

    Itchy Dog Shampoo

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    If you're looking for a great value product that really works then Itchy Dog Shampoo is perfect - especially for dogs with sensitive skin, allergie...

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  • Scratch, Herbal Remedy to Relieve and Prevent Fleas in Dogs

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    Scratch is a combination of essential oils and tinctures in a base oil to prevent the discomfort of fleas and ticks. Can be used neat or diluted. I...

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  • Tick Remover

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    Keep this handy tick remover in your first aid kit to safely and easily remove ticks from your pet. Easy to carry on country walks!  Keep one in th...

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    Wormwood Complex

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    Wormwood Complex is a combination of herbs traditionally used  for parasitic infestations. Due to the symbiotic nature of fleas and tapeworms a pet...

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  • Organ-X Home Insect Killer Spray

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    Got fleas in your home? Try our Organ-X Spray with Bio-Trap Insect Technology to effectively kill fleas, bed-bugs and other insects without using c...

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    Flea and Worm All in One Bundle

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