An itchy opossum was found on Walnut Street in Berkeley.  Berkeley Animal Services brought it in to Dr. Lynn and  Margaret to look over.  The displaced opossum was healthy but covered in fleas!  This is a common occurrence, especially during the warmer summer months.  Dr. Lynn and Margaret tried their best to relieve the opossum of his itching and once hydrated sent him off to Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue.

While it is hard to help wild animals protect against fleas, you can help your dogs and cats! A monthly dose of either Advantage or Frontline is recommended.  If your pet also seems to get the occasional tick, Frontline will be the product you want to go with.  It is important to keep in mind that these products work through the oils in your pet’s skin.  That is why you should not use a harsh shampoo in conjunction with this product.  Flea and tick shampoos are good for a quick fix, but essentially strip your animal of their skin oils for a few days, thus counteract the Advantage or Frontline.  When using either of these products make sure to use a non-detergent based shampoo.