|Articles|February 1, 2017

Client handout: Where fleas really live

Hint: Most of the time, it's not on the pet. Educate veterinary clients about the role the environment plays in their flea infestation.

Client handoutAbout 95 percent of fleas in the house aren't on the pet. (If you're not itching yet, just wait until you've read the handout!) Teach pet owners the importance of managing the home environment with this free client tool. Bonus: We've added a poster version you can post in your exam rooms to trigger pet owners to ask about parasite prevention. (You're welcome.)

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