Flea control – Memoirs of a Country Vet

I Don’t Have Fleas!

D. E. Larsen, DVM The clouds were gathering in the sky, and everyone was hopeful that fall would finally be here. It had been a long summer. We were winding down for the day, and Sandy and I planned to take the kids to a movie. We had just switched the phone at the clinicContinue reading “I Don’t Have Fleas!“

Driving Blind

D. E. Larsen, DVM This was one of extra busy days in the middle of July. The appointment book was full. Most of the problems were flea problems. I always became weary of discussing the flea life cycle with folks. We were trying to put out the fire that should have been controlled last winter.Continue reading “Driving Blind”

Fleeing the Flea

D. E. Larsen, DVM It is another hot August day in Sweet Home, and fleas are eating most of the dogs alive. Returning from lunch, I could see that Dixie had started the sprinkler on the roof already. That helped keep the clinic cool. The water would run hot, coming off the roof. Joseph wasContinue reading “Fleeing the Flea”