Flea-Free Summer

Did you know. . .

• Fleas start showing up in the Northeast in August.  Their numbers begin to diminish with the first frost.
  
• Most dogs or cats pick up fleas from a host.  Unlike ticks, they are usually not prevalent in the environment.
  
• One of the best places for your dog or cat to pick up fleas is the vet.
  
• Most flea treatments are not harmless, but rather, contain toxic pesticides.
  
• There are safer, natural alternatives for controlling fleas.