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The Fleas on Your Dog Are 5% of the Problem. The Rest Is in Your Carpet
Everyone treats the dog and wonders why the fleas come back. The math is brutal: only about 1 in 20 fleas is on your pet at any moment. Here's how to win the fight where it actually happens, plus the popular home remedies that are useless or dangerous.
Dr. Ravi Mehta · 10 min read
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