It’s often said that a tired dog is a happy dog. Dog owners have to take their four-legged friend out for frequent walks and give them plenty of time and space to roam around, preferably in your yard where they can be supervised. Depending on the breed, you may have to do this several times a day or only once per day.
One of the big problems that dog owners must account for, however, is exposure to parasites, ticks, and fleas that can be present in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, these little critters are nearly invisible to the naked eye, so you may only find out that your pup’s got some unwanted hitchhikers after a few hours of coming back inside and he starts to bite and gnaw at his fur. By that point, you may have to prepare to deal with these creepy crawlies inside of your own home as well as removing them from your dog’s fur.
How Do Dogs Attract Fleas & Ticks?
What makes canine parasites so obnoxious to deal with is that they can come from just about anywhere (including from within your own home). Completely preventing your dog from catching any fleas or ticks is simply impossible, so it’s often better to simply minimise the chances of them attracting these insects as much as possible and dealing with them if they ever do latch onto your pupper.
One of the most common places where your dog can attract fleas and ticks is whilst playing outdoors. Fleas and ticks tend to hang out in cool, shady spots such as under trees and on your lawn. Given the importance of letting your dog play outdoors, it isn’t worth it keeping them away from grass altogether – instead, it’s best to come up with alternatives to natural grass.
Artificial Grass for Dogs: Does it Attract Fleas & Ticks?
Artificial grass is an excellent alternative to natural grass for many reasons, such as water consumption, sustainability, and the ease of maintenance. It’s also superb at reducing the chances of your dog attracting parasites since fleas and ticks simply cannot survive in artificial turf like they can in real grass.
K9 Grass with Antimicrobial components, K9 Heat Block technology, and DrainPro system is the most practical pet-friendly artificial grass available in the market. However, not all pet-friendly artificial grasses are dog friendly.
Moreover, your dog doesn’t know (nor does he care, for that matter) that you’ve installed artificial grass instead of the real thing. To him, it’s the same old green carpet for him to roll around on, let out some zoomies, or play catch on with his owner.
Not all artificial turf products are alike, however. K9 Grass is a unique product specifically designed by dog owners, for dog owners. The infill and backing is designed to be tough and resistant to any biting or digging that your canine might get up to (terriers especially love digging). It’s also designed to wick away urine, thus improving the hygiene of your dog (and for you).
What to Do if Your Dog Catches Fleas or Ticks
Although K9 Grass will not welcome any fleas or ticks, there are still many other places where your dog can attract these parasites. If your dog has brought home some unwanted little friends on his fur, it’s important that you treat him with the correct treatment early on. If he’s biting or nipping at his fur, he may be suffering from an infestation. Treat him as appropriate and disinfect your home if he’s brought them inside.
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