Applying flea shampoo to a dog's head during bathing helps prevent fleas from reaching the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

Applying flea shampoo to a dog's head during bathing helps prevent fleas from reaching the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if the dog is completely dry
• D. Only for puppies

Answer: (A)

Targeting the head with flea shampoo during a bath helps reduce the flea population where they’re most likely to threaten the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. The head is a prime area fleas invade because of warmth and moisture, and the shampoo kills fleas on contact as you lather and rinse. By focusing on the head, you lower the chances of fleas biting or irritating facial and mucous membranes, which protects those sensitive areas more than cleanup of the rest of the body alone. This is part of a complete flea-control approach, not a claim that only dogs who are dry or puppies benefit. Remember to protect the eyes and ears during application and rinse thoroughly.

Targeting the head with flea shampoo during a bath helps reduce the flea population where they’re most likely to threaten the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. The head is a prime area fleas invade because of warmth and moisture, and the shampoo kills fleas on contact as you lather and rinse. By focusing on the head, you lower the chances of fleas biting or irritating facial and mucous membranes, which protects those sensitive areas more than cleanup of the rest of the body alone. This is part of a complete flea-control approach, not a claim that only dogs who are dry or puppies benefit. Remember to protect the eyes and ears during application and rinse thoroughly.