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Originally Posted by ironmike86  I've never been a fan of flea colars. Have always read bad effects from them. But my question is why do Yokies get fleas other then being in a kennel or vets?? With all the bathing and brushing ...All the emphasis in feeding them right? I always read ppl having fleas? I have never had a flea problem with any dogs. Yorkie or other Brushing them everyday seems to do the trick.. But it just could be the climate in Washington?? Dunno I know ppl whos dogs get fleas but the don't brush them and there flea collars arent working either... |
Wild animals (including rats and mice) and feral animals are flea havens, so if you walk your dog outdoors in some parts of the country, it's very easy to get fleas--at least it is in Illinois and Iowa during spring and summer. Here is an article about fleas and mice:
Mice and Fleas: Two Pest Problems That Go Hand In Hand