Our dogs are a part of our families. When we see fleas on our dogs, we can't help but think, what is the best way to get rid of fleas on our dogs? We don't want them to suffer with biting and itching, or any other possible health problems the fleas may cause our loving pet.

There are many ads out there about fleas, promoting, what's supposedly the "best product", how do we know for sure if it really works? How do we know if it's safe? How do we choose the right product to get rid of the fleas on our dogs?

All of these questions are asked by you and many other dog owners everyday. The truth is there really isn't a right answer to these questions, it depends on your dog.

You need to decide what products are best for your dog. Does your dog have very sensitive skin? Does he/she have any allergies to certain chemical products? These factors can change the way you should treat your dog.

If your dog does have sensitive skin, and/or, allergies then you'll need to use products specifically made for dogs with these problems. There are many all natural and organic products out there that will be safe for your dogs flea removal.

I use an oatmeal based flea shampoo for my dog, it's very gentle on his skin and doesn't cause excessive drying of his skin. So even though I need to treat him for fleas, I feel comfortable using the product because I know he'll get rid of the fleas, without having his skin flair up due to the chemicals that are in the flea shampoo.

Another way to get rid of the fleas on your dog, without compromising their sensitive skin, is by drowning the fleas. When you are going to be giving your dog a flea bath, fill the tub, or sink, high enough so that the majority of your dogs body will be submerged in the water. Make sure their head can stick out, obviously.

When you're bathing your dog, make a really thick lather on your dogs coat. Massage the shampoo right to the skin for about 5 minutes or so. After you rinse the shampoo off your dog, leave them in the water for another 10 minutes. Keep pouring the water over your dog, this is drowning the fleas! You will probably start seeing the fleas coming out around your dogs face, just stroke them right down into the water.

If you have a dog that doesn't appear to have sensitive skin, you can still use the same bathing method above, but use whatever flea shampoo that you feel is best for your specific dog. Even using an oatmeal based shampoo, that is used for dogs with sensitive skin, isn't a bad idea. Your dog will still have the fleas effectively removed but without compromising the health of their skin.

After your dog is bathed, you should use a flea comb on your dog's coat. Combing your pets coat with a flea comb after a bath will help to get any fleas and flea dirt that is left on their skin, off. Make sure you rinse the comb with every comb through your dogs coat. This will get all of the dirt and fleas off the comb so it doesn't get combed back through your dogs coat.

There are many flea treatments out there for your dogs flea infestation. You'll need to choose the best one for your dog. The monthly topical flea treatment are sold according to the weight and ages of your dog. There are topical flea products out there specifically for dogs with sensitive skin. I would recommend asking your veterinarian, they are aware of your dogs particular sensitivity and will be able to recommend the best flea topical treatment for your dog.

After your dog has been treated for the fleas, you'll need to get rid of fleas in your house, so the problem doesn't come back again. You can Go Here for step by step instructions to get rid of the fleas in your house. If you need more detailed instructions for the best way to get rid of fleas on your dog, Go Here.

Wishing you the best of luck in your fleas removal! :)