If you're someone who enjoys walking in the countryside or relaxing in the garden regularly with your pet, it's more than likely you've encountered flea trouble before. While it's definitely a problem in the summer months, you need to stay vigilant over the winter, too.
Fleas are still present in the garden and wild areas over the colder months, ready to cause outbreaks with just the same enthusiasm.
Here is why winter is a critical time for preventative treatment, and Itch Pet's three-step approach to securing a flea-free home...
Fleas can hide where you least expect
They hide in your garden...
While we associate fleas with the summer months, they still lie in wait during winter in the hopes they can cling to a warm host who can bring them inside. That warm host? Your poor pet.
Your home turns into their haven...
So after you've returned from a brisk walk, your natural inclination will be to turn on the heating — the perfect incubation chamber for fleas. Just five fleas on an untreated pet can lead to 1 million eggs in four weeks, which means your home could quickly harbour a flea infestation.
How to stop fleas
Itch makes it easy to combat fleas in winter. Here's how:
1. Care for your pet
Your pet is the first line of defence. Itch Flea for Cats & Dogs is a vet-approved spot-on treatment designed to target adult fleas and help prevent new ones from settling. It also works against ticks and lice, offering broader protection.
- How to use: Apply a small drop between the shoulder blades: quick, easy, and stress-free.
- Suitable for adult cats and dogs, as well as puppies and kittens from eight weeks old.
- Delivered directly to your door, with the first month free and flexible subscription options.
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2. Treat the environment
Most fleas aren’t on your pet at all, they hide in carpets, bedding, and favourite resting spots. Itch Flea Home Spray helps neutralise these hotspots, targeting eggs, larvae and adult fleas to stop the cycle before it restarts.
- Designed to protect your indoor spaces without disturbing your garden or wildlife.
- Helps ensure your pet’s environment is as comfortable and safe as your outdoor spaces.
Step 3: Stay protected year-round
Consistency is key. A monthly Itch subscription delivers treatments exactly when your pet needs them, tailored to size and breed.
- Vet-approved formulas for ongoing protection.
- Delivered free*, with the flexibility to pause, move, or cancel.
- Keeps pets happy and healthy so they can enjoy your garden without worry.
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Protect your pet this winter
Join Itch Pet to receive a tailored flea plan, delivered directly to your door. Keep your pets comfortable and your home protected.
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*Offer subject to availability and may change - please check the website for current pricing and terms.
Terms and conditions: First month flea FREE (*£2.99 P&P first month only)
