“因为跳蚤和蜱虫非常擅长他们所做的事情,你将需要额外的警惕,”凯瓦米博士说。“如果你注意到只是一个或两个虫子在你的狗,把它严重之前,成为一个全面的侵扰。”Pay particular attention to the neck fur, the abdomen, and the arm "pits" of the dog, where ticks (and fleas) like to hide. Dr. Kvamme recommends discussing with your veterinarian which flea and tick preventive medication is best for your dog, as well as what dose to use and how to properly apply the medication. "It’s much easier to start early, keeping ticks from getting a foothold, than it is to try to eradicate them after they have had a chance to breed and establish themselves in your home and on your dog."
另一种形式的预防是除四害景观。”外,还有一些植物flea-repelling特点著称,是值得尝试除四害景观,”凯瓦米博士说。“然而,通常更容易、更有效的使用化学杀虫剂和防尘院子,周长治疗,尤其是在处理一个侵扰,已经全面进步。”