Holiday spending may affect flea preventative compliance as pet owners juggle budgets to buy gifts and meet holiday expectations. Whether or not pets are guests during holiday gatherings, pet owner visitors can carry larvae and eggs on their clothing from address to address.
Animal health pros understand that visible fleas are just the tip of the iceberg when dealing with a flea infestation. Kate Basedow’s article may help reinforce the need for monthly prevention to break the cycle of infestations over time. Consider sharing it on social media and in newsletters.
More than 90 percent of the flea risk comes from eggs and larvae in pet environments.”
Source: Whole Dog Journal, November 4, 2024. Link.