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Fleas can be a major nuisance for pets and homes. A simple dish soap bath offers immediate relief by drowning adult fleas.

Vinegar is not an effective flea killer but can be diluted to use as a repellent. Regular pet, yard, and home care—and citrus-based repellents—are more effective in getting rid of fleas. Spraying ...

To treat flea bites, you can take measures to reduce the itchiness — but you may also need to fully get rid of the fleas in your home.

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Fleas are a common problem for pet owners in the Willamette Valley due to the region's climate. Signs of fleas in pets include itching, redness, flaky skin, scabs, and secondary skin infections.

What kills dog fleas instantly? This is one of the questions I’m asked most often as a vet, usually with a touch of panic! After 14 years of treating dogs of all breeds and sizes, I’m no stranger to ...