Another preventative method is to not expose your home and pet to fleas
. Keeping other animals out of your house reduces the risk of fleas spreading. If you have a friend or family member who asks to bring their pet to your home, tell them no or ask them about their flea prevention. You may feel awkward bringing it up, but it will save you a lot of money and headaches in the future.You are protecting your pet and if they are a responsible pet owner themselves, they will understand. Finally, remember that fleas can travel on humans too. While this is rare, if someone who has fleas in their home enters your house and leaves a few friends behind, it can create a problem in your house. After you have had house guests, be they human or otherwise, keep an eye on your pet to ensure nothing has changed.