Is monthly flea prevention enough? I'm scared of an infestation.

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Needing advice on flea OCD. Ever since I found out my dog got one flea from our yard or inside (I doubt since I swept the day before) I have lost countless hours on sweep dwelling on the thought of an infestation. I'm Terrified that even a monthly prevention isn't enough and I can barely handle with daily activities as I constantly live in fear of another one. When I'm not home and my sister lets out the dog I fear because I cannot physically see if there are no fleas. Someone help ease me?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You certainly are quite worried about this, and that makes me concerned for you. You have mentioned your dog is on a monthly flea preventative, and you did say in a previous post that your dog was treated last week. If you cannot handle daily actives because of your fear and worry, I think it would be best if you speak to a mental health professional about this to get some help. Your dog is well protected with the monthly flea treatment program, and you haven't found anymore more fleas in the home. Please believe the experts when we say a monthly prevention program is enough. I do recommend getting some help for your OCD as it's severely affecting your life at this point in time. I'm sorry you are so worried, but truly you have no need to be this concerned. Trust me when I say we would have told you if you have a reason to worry :-)

Is monthly flea prevention enough? I'm scared of an infestation.

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