Do I have to wash everything if my dog has fleas?
Florida Beahan
2025-08-03 02:19:26
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Bathing your dog with fleas If you discover your pet has fleas, giving them a bath is a great first step. This can be a really effective way of removing a large number of fleas that are on your pet, the water and soap can make an impact on killing the fleas, but the main benefit of a good bath is it reduces the fleas' ability to cling to your pets coat and skin making them much easier to remove. So, you’ve made a dent in your flea problem, but to answer the original question - giving your dog a bath will help remove adult fleas, but it will not take care of your flea problem alone - we’ve got their eggs to think about too. Further to that, did you know that the fleas on your pet only account for 5% of your infestation? 95% of the problem will be in your home on soft furnishings like carpets, your dog’s bedding and any soft warm areas your dog spends time on. Make sure to wash all of your pet's bedding and any other washable soft furnishings on a cycle at a temperature higher than 40°C as this will kill fleas at all life stages. You can also buy flea-killing products for the home such as sprays, foggers and powders that can support killing fleas in the home in spaces that you’re not easily able to wash. Vacuum your house thoroughly and dispose of the contents of your vacuum in your outdoor bin immediately - you don’t want to keep those pesky pests in the house!
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