Fleas

Fleas spend most of their lives in their youth, either as eggs, pupae or larvae, so the majority of a flea population is not yet an adult. Only adult fleas look for hosts such as cats and dogs. Fleas are not only found on the pet itself, but also in the environment and in the home, and must therefore be combated in all locations at the same time. Fleas not only cause itchy bites, but can also transmit many diseases, e.g. typhus or other parasites such as tapeworms. The most common flea is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), which also infects other animals such as dogs. In good conditions, a female flea can produce up to 30,000 offspring in one season. Many millions of years of fighting for survival have made the flea a true survivor, against whom humans can never win, but can only keep the number of opponents low through constant vigilance.

There are over 2,500 different types of flea. Fleas are about 1-2 mm long, wingless, flat, red-brown to brown-black and have a hard shell. This is so hard that a flea cannot be beaten to death like other insects. The legs and body are covered with backward-facing bristles. At the end of each of the 6 legs are claws with which the flea clings to mammals. Because the flea is flat, it can easily walk around between the hair of its host. The flea has two simple eyes and two short feelers. It jumps up to 40 cm high without any problem and can accelerate up to 100 times faster than any racing car. It uses its sawtoothed, needle-shaped jaws to cut its way through the skin of its host to suck the mammal's blood. Fleas drink about 15 times their body weight in blood and are attracted by heat, movement and carbon dioxide.

Flea infestation, what to do?

Fleas are probably the most common parasites in small animal practice in Germany. Around 80% of all patients who are presented to the veterinary practice with skin problems have a flea problem. Fleas are very common, transmit tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum) and often cause skin diseases. Fleas are not very host-specific, i.e. cat fleas occur on dogs, dog fleas on cats (rarely) and human fleas on dogs. Other fleas (from hedgehogs, rabbits, rats...) are less common. Animal fleas can also infest humans and suck blood.

Flea cycle

The flea cycle lasts, depending on the climatic conditions, from 3 weeks to 2 years! The female flea lays 3-18 eggs on the host animal (dog, cat), which develop into adult fleas in at least 3 weeks of development time. A female flea can live for 1-2 years and lay 500 eggs during this time! Adult fleas can survive for up to 3 months without food (blood) outside the host. Around 95% of fleas and juvenile forms live in the animal's environment!

Direct harmful effects

Dogs often itch when they have fleas, particularly in the area in front of the base of the tail and on the hind legs. Cats lick themselves more, sometimes excessively. In some cats, symptoms only appear when the flea infestation is very severe. In rare cases, mass infestations can lead to anemia.

Allergy caused by flea saliva

Dogs and cats often develop a flea saliva allergy. Dogs then show skin inflammation, especially in the area of the croup, hind legs and underbelly. The skin shows red papules, hairlessness and, if it persists, becomes black and leathery. Cats often show crusts all over their fur, more frequently in the head and back area. Sometimes, excessive licking in cats also leads to hairlessness on the stomach and flanks or to very itchy skin changes on the head in front of the ears.

Diagnosis

Detecting a flea infestation is actually quite simple. Flea bites itch quite badly, so the dog will scratch and sometimes even bite. Since this behavior can have other causes, you should take it as an opportunity to look for the characteristic traces of fleas on the dog's skin. Small black crumbs, which usually lie loosely on the skin, are either dirt or flea droppings. To distinguish between the two, drop some of these black crumbs onto a white sheet of paper and moisten the paper slightly. If the crumbs now run red, then they are flea droppings.

Treatment

Fleas are difficult to control due to their biology (long persistence, especially in the animal's environment) and their increasing resistance to many medications. It is therefore advisable to protect the animal before it becomes infested. For animals that stay in the house, it is particularly important to combat not only the fleas on the animal but also the young forms (eggs, pupae, larvae) outside the animals in their environment (apartment, kennel, box). Nature also offers us a variety of ways to protect our animals appropriately. As a rule, these natural defense measures involve a little extra effort, but are certainly effective and, what's more, much more tolerable for animals, humans and the environment.

FleaEx 20 ml

RepellentSpray against fleasFleaEx is excellent for repelling fleas, biting insects and flies that are directly on the animal. For the surroundings (such as basket, blanket, etc.) we recommend FleaEx Ambient Spray.optimal immediate protectionalso suitable for young animals (from 4 months on)up to 5 hours protection against flees, biting insects, and fliesfrees the coat from fleasadditional protection against mites, horse biting lice, ticksnew infestation is prevented, existing one deterredquick and easy applicationdermatologically testedActive substance: Eucalyptus citriodora oil hydrated, cyclized (EC Oil (H/C)) 100 g/L, BAuA Reg.-No.: N-84835. Origin of the active substance from the leaves of lemon eucalyptusApplication recommendation: Shake before use. Spray FleaEx 1-2 x daily against the coat line, dampen coat evenly, then massage in. Do not spray directly on face and eye area, but treat accordingly with still wet hands. Avoid direct contact with eyes and mucous membranes! In case of acute infestation: daily for 14 days, then before contact with other animals. Quantity applied: cats, small dogs (<10 kg) 3-6 sprays, midsize dogs (<25 kg) 10-15 sprays, large dogs (>40 kg) 20-30 sprays. 1 spray = ca. 0.15 ml.Storage not below 18°C.WARNING • Contains citronellol. May produce an allergic reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Keep out of reach of children. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container to an authorized waste disposal site.Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.

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InsecticideInsecticide for the control of fleasFleaEx Ambient Spray specifically controls fleas in the home, in the car, in the kennel, on beds, blankets, baskets, etc. Geraniol from the leaves of palmarosa geranium as an essential oil destroys the chitinous shell and inhibits tracheal respiration of fleas and other vermin, whereupon they dry out.ready-to-use spray against fleas in the surroundings (living, resting and lying places) of dogs and catsalso applicable in the surrounding of young animals (from 4 months)acts immediately against adult fleas, as well as their developmental stages and eggsalso against mites, ticks and other vernimno waiting time before re-entry after applicationpleasant fragranceExpert tip: In case of acute flea infestation: In the first 5 days, spray daily frequently visited places where dogs and cats stay, rest and lie down. Subsequently, in case of additional treatment of the animal with FleaEx: spray every 10-14 days. Subsequently, without additional treatment of the animal: spray every 5-8 days. Prophylactic application: spray every 4 weeks.Active substance: Geraniol 29 g/L. BAuA Reg.-No.: N-72142. With the active ingredient from the leaves of palmarosa geranium grass (Cymbopogon martinii).Application recommendation: Treatment of the surroundings of dogs or cats: spray on all areas where the animal stays. Sleeping and lying places, such as basket, blanket, etc., require preferential treatment. Control hidden sitting vermin by thoroughly spraying the hiding places and nests from a distance of approx. 5 cm. Before the first treatment, check sensitive surfaces for compatibility and material resistance.Application rate: approx. 5 ml/m². Up to 250 ml bottle: 1 spray = ca. 0.15 ml. From 500 ml bottle: 1 spray = ca. 1.3 ml. Shake before use!Storage not below 18°C.WARNING • Contains geraniol. May produce an allergic reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid breathing mist/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container to an authorized waste disposal site. Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.

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FleaEx SpotOn 10 ml

Care product for animalsCare oil for odor masking against fleasFlea SpotOn is a high-quality, skin-caring fragrance oil based on cold-pressed, organic Egyptian black cumin oil and organic coconut oil. This care oil is supplemented with excellent essential fragrance oils that mask the pet‘s own odor. Since the animal is no longer perceived by pests as an attractive host, a flea-free walk is possible.long-lasting masking properties against pests such as ticks, fleas, mites, mosquitoes, horseflies, etc.masks the animal‘s own odoralso suitable for young animals (from 3 months on)100% naturelow application quantity (10 ml sufficient for one season for dog/rodent)easy to useExpert tip: FleaEx SpotOn is basically waterproof in rain and when bathing in water. However, it should be reapplied after shampooing.Composition: organic coconut oil, organic black cumin oil, jojoba oil, neem oil, geranium oil, lavender oil, manuka oilApplication recommendation: Massage 1 drop from your wetted finger into the skin daily for 3 weeks. Dog: in both ear cones or between the shoulder blades and at the base of the tail. Horse: near the torso on the insides of the legs as well as at the base of the ear. Rodent: only 2 x per week between the shoulder blades. 1 drop corresponds to approx. 50 mg.Once basic stabilization is achieved, 1-2 applications weekly are sufficient. In case of strong regional flea infestation, the frequency of applications can be increased individually.Contains lavender oil, citronellol, and geraniol. May produce an allergic reaction.

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Care product for animalsCare oil for odor masking against ticks and other pestsinsektoVet Combi SpotOn is a skin-care fragrance oil that masks the animal‘s own odor. The animal is no longer perceived by insects and pests as an attractive host worth attacking. insektoVet Combi SpotOn is a high-quality, skin-care oil, based on cold-pressed Egyptian organic black cumin oil and organic coconut oil. This unique composition is complemented with selected essential fragrance oilsthat masks the animal’s own odor.long-lasting masking properties against pests such as ticks, fleas, mites, mosquitoes, horseflies, etc.masks the animal‘s own odor100% naturealso suitable for young animalslow application quantity (10 ml sufficient for one season for dog/rodent)easy application, ready to useskin friendlyExpert tip: insektoVet Combi SpotOn is basically waterproof in rain and when bathing in water. However, it should be reapplied after shampooing. Of course, insektoVet Combi SpotOn can be combined with our other cdVet products such as TickEx herbal and TickEx Organic Oil.Composition: organic coconut oil, organic black cumin oil, jojoba oil, neem oil, geranium oil, lavender oil, manuka oilApplication recommendation: Massage 1 drop from your wetted finger into the skin daily for 3 weeks. Dog: in both ear cones or between the shoulder blades and at the base of the tail. Horse: near the torso on the insides of the legs as well as at the base of the ear. Rodent: only 2 x per week between the shoulder blades. 1 drop corresponds to approx. 50 mg.Once basic stabilization is achieved, 1-2 applications weekly are sufficient. In case of strong regional infestation of pests, the frequency of applications can be increased individually.Contains lavender oil, citronellol, and geraniol. May produce an allergic reaction.

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insektoVet Combi Spray 20 ml

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RepellentSpray against fleas, biting insects, and fliesinsektoVet Spray is a highly effective repellent spray with long-term action. The active ingredient of the spray, containing an extract of the leaves of lemon eucalyptus, adheres to the skin and hair of the treated animal. The repellent active ingredient has an odor unattractive to flees, biting insects, and flies, and successfully prevents parasite infestation.excellent immediate protectionalso suitable for young animals (from 4 months on)up to 5 hours protection against flees, biting insects, and fliesfrees the coat from fleesadditional protection against ticks, horse biting lice, and flying insects, such as mosquitoes and horse fliesdermatologically testedExpert tip: Flea infestation: insektoVet Spray is highly recommended in combination with insektoVet Ambient Spray to combat fleas and their precursors in the ambience. 95% of fleas, flea eggs and larvae are in the ambience of the animal!Active substance: Eucalyptus citriodora oil hydrated, cyclized (EC Oil (H/C)) 100 g/L, BAuA Reg.-No.: N-84857. Origin of the active substance from the leaves of lemon eucalyptusApplication recommendation: Shake before use. Spray insektoVet Spray 1-2 x daily against the coat line, dampen coat evenly, then massage in. Do not spray directly on face and eye area, but treat accordingly with still wet hands. Avoid direct contact with eyes and mucous membranes!Quantity applied: Up to 250 ml bottle: cats, small dogs (<10 kg) 3-6 sprays, midsize dogs (<25 kg) 10-15 sprays, large dogs (>40 kg) 20-30 sprays. 1 spray = ca. 0.15 ml. From 500 ml bottle: medium dogs (<25 kg) 1-2 sprays, large dogs (>40 kg) 2-4 sprays. Horses: 20-30 sprays. 1 spray = ca. 1.3 ml.Storage not below 18°C.WARNING • Contains citronellol. May produce an allergic reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Keep out of reach of children. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container to an authorized waste disposal site.Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.

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InsecticideInsecticide for the control of crawling insects in all stages of developmentinsektoVet Ambient Spray reliably controls crawling and stinging insects in all stages of development. Geraniol from the leaves of palmarosa geranium grass as an essential oil destroys the chitinous shell and gums up the tracheal respiration of pests of all kinds, arachnids and insects (ticks, mites, fleas, lice, moths, mosquitoes, cockroaches, ants, and horse biting lice), whereupon they dry out.acts immediately and reliablyagainst fleas, lice, ticks, mites and other crawling and stinging insects in all stages of developmentfor dogs‘ and cats‘ living, resting and lying placesalso applicable in the surrounding of young animals (from 4 months)no waiting time before re-entry after applicationalso excellent for prophylactic applicationpleasant fragranceActive substance: Geraniol 29 g/L. BAuA Reg.-No.: N-102123. With the active substance from the leaves of palmarosa geranium grass (Cymbopogon martinii).Application recommendation: Treatment of the surroundings of dogs or cats: spray on all areas where the animal stays. Sleeping and lying places, such as basket, blanket, etc., require preferential treatment. Control hidden sitting vermin by thoroughly spraying the hiding places and nests from a distance of approx. 5 cm. Before the first treatment, check sensitive surfaces for compatibility and material resistance.Application rate: approx. 5 ml/m². Up to 250 ml bottle: 1 spray = ca. 0.15 ml. From 500 ml bottle: 1 spray = ca. 1.3 ml. Shake before use!Storage not below 18°C.WARNING • Contains geraniol. May produce an allergic reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid breathing mist/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container to an authorized waste disposal site. Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.

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