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Fleas	2004-11-27 23:27:14	Few creatures can inflict more misery, ounce for ounce, than fleas. These tiny, almost-invisible pests can make life miserable and disrupt your household with a vicious cycle of biting and scratching. Fleas may also cause flea allergy dermatitis in some pets and may be carriers of dangerous diseases. All FRONTLINE products offer protection against fleas, killing 100% of adult fleas on your pet within 18 hours. And with an added ingredient to kill flea eggs and larvae, FRONTLINE Plus completely breaks the life cycle of these dangerous and annoying pests.
Ticks	2004-11-27 23:26:45	Often too tiny to be seen, ticks attach to pets and feed on blood until they are engorged. They thrive in high humidity and moderate temperatures but can be found all over the country. Ticks may carry and transmit diseases, including Lyme disease, that can cause serious health problems for pets and people. FRONTLINE flea and tick protection kills 100% of ticks on dogs and cats within 24-48 hours.
Where Fleas Hide	2004-11-27 23:25:41	No matter what the weather is like outside, the climate inside your home is always perfect for supporting an entire population of fleas. That's why your dog or cat needs FRONTLINE® Brand Products every month for protection all year round. Take a look at the picture below to learn where fleas like to make themselves at home:
Flea Life Cycle	2004-11-27 23:24:41	Although fleas can be a problem for your pets all year, flea populations typically explode about 5 or 6 weeks after the weather starts to warm up. EGG STAGE A female lays about 2,000 eggs in her lifetime. In one day, a single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs. The eggs aren't sticky - some may quickly fall off your pet and into areas of your home. In two to five days, the eggs hatch. LARVAL STAGE After hatching, the larvae head toward dark places around your home and feed on "flea dirt" -- excrement of the partially digested blood of your pet. The larvae grow, molt twice, then spin cocoons, where they grow to pupae. PUPA STAGE Immature fleas spend approximately 8 to 9 days in their cocoon. During this time, they continue to grow to adulthood, waiting for the signals that it is time to emerge. ADULT STAGE Full-grown adults detect heat, vibrations and exhaled carbon dioxide from inside their cocoons, telling them a host is nearby. The adults leave their cocoons, hop onto a host, find a mate and begin the life cycle all over again. The entire life cycle can be as short as 3 to 4 weeks. FRONTLINE® Brand Products break the flea life cycle by killing adult fleas before they can lay their eggs. FRONTLINE Plus provides additional flea protection by keeping eggs and immature fleas from maturing into adults.
How Fleas Affect Pets?	2004-11-27 23:23:12	Fleas are difficult to see, but you can certainly tell when they're around--especially when they're on your pet. Warning Signs The following are warning signs that there may be fleas on your pet: Black Specks black specks on your pet or in your dog's or cat's bed may be "flea dirt"--the fecal matter from adult fleas. There are two easy ways to check for black specks: Flea Comb--available from your veterinarian (the metal ones are the best). Run the comb over your pet, making sure the comb reaches the skin through the coat. If black specks are on the comb when you pull it off, they might be flea dirt. If fleas are on the comb, drown them in a bowl of soapy water before they can get away or jump back on your pet. White paper towel--place a white paper towel beneath your pet and rub your hands across its fur. If black specks appear on the towel, they may be flea dirt. Agitation/Scratching If infested with fleas, your pet will become very nervous and annoyed and will probably scratch excessively. If these warning signs appear, consult your veterinarian. You can control your pet's existing fleas and prevent them from ever bothering your pet again with monthly applications of one of the FRONTLINE® Brand Products. Ailments Fleas can affect your pet's health in the following ways: Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) When a flea bites your dog or cat, it deposits a small amount of saliva in the skin. Your pet can develop FAD in reaction to this saliva, which causes severe itching. In addition to your pet scratching or biting excessively around the tail, groin or backside, scabs or bumps may also appear on your pet's neck or back. Anemia Anemia occurs in young, older or ill pets if too many fleas suck their blood. The symptoms of anemia include pale gums, weakness and lethargy in your pet. Rickettsiosis Infected cats may not have clinical signs or show symptoms, but this disease can be passed to humans. People with this infection may have severe headache, high fever, delerium and depression. Plague Three forms of plague are seen in cats and people: bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic plague. Bubonic is the most common in cats and is associated with high fever, dehydration and enlarged lymph nodes. Tapeworm Dogs or cats infected by tapeworm may have intense anal itching and weightloss. However, they may show no signs at all. People can also be infected. Symptoms include intense anal itching and presence of tapeworm segments in feces. As with pets, people may also have no symptoms. Cat Scratch Disease Although cats usually have no signs of this disease, it can be passed to people. Symptoms in infected people include a pustule at the infection site, low-grade fever, enlarged lymph nodes and listlessness. If you believe that your pet is suffering from any of these ailments, consult your veterinarian. Contact your physician if you believe you may be infected with any of these diseases. You may be able to lower both your and your pet's risk of suffering from these flea-bite related ailments by regularly applying FRONTLINE to your pet. Prevention FRONTLINE kills fleas already on your dog or cat and helps protect against new flea infestations--even if you forget to re-apply it on time (To stay on top of your pet's FRONTLINE applications, sign up for our free e-mail reminders!) FRONTLINE is easy to use and highly effective. Research has shown 100% of fleas on your pet are killed within 18 hours of application. In addition to applying FRONTLINE, the following steps can also be taken to prevent fleas from harming your pet: Vacuuming Frequently vacuum the areas your pet is around, especially carpeted areas in your home, any furniture that is frequented by your pet, and in your car (if your pet rides in your car). This will clean up as many immature fleas (eggs, larvae and pupae) as possible. Washing Regularly wash your pet's bedding, blanket and other washable items in the hottest water possible (check the laundering instructions to make sure that washing in hot water isn't a problem). Yardwork Mow your lawn and rake up any leaves, brush or clippings.
Tick Life Cycle	2004-11-27 23:18:05	Depending on the tick and environmental conditions, the life cycle of a tick can range from a few months to two years. Each developmental stage of a tick's life requires a blood meal in order to reach the next stage. Some species can survive for years without feeding. EGG STAGE Female ticks lay eggs in secluded areas where vegetation is dense and several inches high. Adult females of some tick species lay about 100 eggs at a time; others lay 3,000 to 6,000 eggs per batch. Regardless of species, tick eggs hatch in about two weeks. LARVAL STAGE After hatching, the larvae move into grass or shrubs in search of their first blood meal. If you or your pet passes by, they attach themselves and crawl upward in pursuit of an area of the skin that they can feed from. Then they drop off the host, back into the environment. NYMPHAL STAGE After finding their first blood meal, the larvae molt into their nymph stage and begin searching for another host. Nymphs are the size of a freckle and often go undetected, increasing the chance for disease transmission. ADULT STAGE Once the nymph has had its blood meal, it matures into adulthood. Adult female ticks feed on a host for 8 to 12 days. In some cases, they will increase to 100 times their original weight while feeding. While still on the host, the female will mate, fall off and lay her eggs in a secluded place--beginning the life cycle again. FRONTLINE® Brand Products kill ticks in all stages of their development. They then go on to provide continuous protection against ticks with easy, once-a-month applications.
How Ticks Affect Pets?	2004-11-27 23:14:33	The following are warning signs that your dog or cat may have been bitten by a tick: Fever Lameness Loss of appetite Sudden onset of pain in your pet's legs or body Arthritis or swelling in your pet's joints Lethargy or depression Cough Contact your veterinarian immediately to schedule an examination and a blood test if you believe that your pet has been bitten and infected by a tick. If you remove any of the ticks from your pet, save them in a bottle--your veterinarian may want to examine them in order to determine what type of ticks they were. Remove ticks with tweezers, never with your hands. To protect your pet from ticks, ask your veterinarian for FRONTLINE® Brand Products, the most complete protection available against both fleas and ticks. Ailments Tick bites may affect your dog's or cat's health in the following ways: Lyme Disease A bacterial infection that infects both people and dogs, Lyme disease is usually carried by the Deer tick. Symptoms include lameness, fever, loss of appetite, fatigue and an abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes. Lyme disease is often treatable with antibiotics. Babesiosis Acute symptoms may include fever, loss of appetite, and general deterioration. Shock, coma or death after less than a day of lethargy may also occur, especially in puppies 4 -12 weeks old. The infection responds to a variety of treatments if caught early, although blood transfusion may be necessary in later stages of the disease. Ehrlichiosis An infectious blood disease that attacks your pet's white blood cells, crippling the immune system. Symptoms include fever, depression, weight loss, and loss of appetite. Treatable with antibiotics. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Often transmitted by the American dog tick. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, coughing, lameness, depression, vomiting and diarrhea. If untreated it can result in the more acute symptoms or even death. Cytauxzoonosis An acute, usually fatal disease in cats. Symptoms include loss of appetite and depression, followed by one to three days of fever. Death may follow in another one to three days. If you believe that your pet is suffering from any of the above ailments, consult your veterinarian. Prevention FRONTLINE is gentle and it has been used successfully in dozens of countries on millions of pets. In addition to applying FRONTLINE regularly, the following steps can also be taken to prevent ticks from harming your pet: Yardwork You can remove tick habitats from your yard by keeping tall grass clipped, removing any mulch or leaf litter and trimming bushes. Avoid Tall Grass Or Brush Keep your pet far away from these tick breeding grounds. Examine Your Pet Examine your pet thoroughly every day for ticks. Although ticks prefer attaching to your pet's head, neck and paws, you should still try to cover as much of your pet's body as possible.

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