What is worse than finding fleas on your dog? Have you ever stopped and thought where they all come from and why is killing them so difficult? You are not alone. These are questions dog owners find themselves asking every year. So how do you exactly prevent flea & tick control for your dog?

As some background, I feel I need to remind you that fleas eat blood. It sounds gross but it is true. Did you know that one flea bites up to 400 times a day or that takes in their own weight in blood with every single bite? That’s just one flea. Now try to imagine what your dog is going through when they are infested. It can get ugly and uncomfortable quickly. Your dog can’t ask for help either. Instead they are going to scratch and scratch and scratch some more. While, they might think it’s helping all it’s doing is hurting themselves by leading to hair loss, skin disorders, even wounds.

Fleas can present a very big problem if you discover your dog is allergic to them. Never make the mistake of assuming that since dog is seemingly tolerant of fleas that they aren't a problem. As long as they are present on your dog, killing them should be your number one priority. They are a danger to your dog's health and well-being.

Fleas and ticks should not be allowed to enjoy an easy meal out of your pooch. Besides it being a major aggravation for him or her, they can also present some serious dangers to the dog’s health. Once dog owners understand this they work extra hard to ensure all the fleas and ticks are eliminated and the dog's health and comfort improve. Remember, serious flea infestations are quite difficult to get rid of. You'll need to be committed and educated about the options you have available and then follow through consistently.

Once you've spotted even just one flea, there is a strong possibility there are more lurking and your battle has just begun. Your dog may actually have an infestation of thousands and if doesn’t now, he will if it is taken care of immediately. An adult flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day. Take it from me; fleas are extremely difficult to kill. You can’t kill them like you would any other bug so forget about crushing or squashing them. Also, if you don’t follow through with flea medicine or flea baths, they'll simply hop back on your dog and continue where they left off.