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2. Flea allergy dermatitis - Wikipedia

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   The aim of treatment is to relieve the allergy-induced itch and to remove the fleas from the pet and its home environment. [2] In some cases, secondary bacterial or yeast infections will also need treatment before the itching subsides. The administration of oral or topical flea prevention is also required to kill fleas currently on the animal. [4]

3. Flea treatments - Wikipedia

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   Fleas can be drowned by immersion for about 24 hours; they may appear to be dead if immersed for shorter times, but can revive after some hours. [11] Soaps and surfactants can facilitate the death of fleas in bathing. The process of washing the flea (and the pet) removes integumental waxes on the flea's body and it dies from dehydration. [12 ...

4. Dog flea - Wikipedia

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   Removing the fleas in indoor environments consists of removing them mechanically. This can be done by a thorough vacuuming, especially in places where fleas are more likely to be found, such as below drapes, the place where the pet sleeps, and under furniture edges. Vacuuming can remove an estimated 50% of flea eggs. [6]

5. 29 Best Flea Medicines for Dogs Without Vet Prescription - AOL

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   With a waterproof formula that lasts for up to four weeks, K9 Advantix II is a convenient choice for pet owners who want to keep their dogs happy and itch-free. CAPSTAR (nitenpyram) Oral Flea ...

6. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

7. Permethrin - Wikipedia

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   Permethrin is a medication and an insecticide. [6] [7] As a medication, it is used to treat scabies and lice. [8]It is applied to the skin as a cream or lotion. [6] As an insecticide, it can be sprayed onto outer clothing or mosquito nets to kill the insects that touch them.

8. Lotion - Wikipedia

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   Lotion and shampoo at the Banff Centre. Lotion is a low-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to the skin. By contrast, creams and gels have higher viscosity, typically due to lower water content. [1] [2] Lotions are applied to external skin with bare hands, a brush, a clean cloth, or cotton wool.

9. Dipylidium caninum - Wikipedia

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   Dipylidium life cycle. Dipylidium caninum, also called the flea tapeworm, double-pored tapeworm, or cucumber tapeworm (in reference to the shape of its cucumber-seed-like proglottids, though these also resemble grains of rice or sesame seeds) is a cyclophyllid cestode that infects organisms afflicted with fleas and canine chewing lice, including dogs, cats, and sometimes human pet-owners ...