As a treat for those of you who like your Latin terms, here is a special section on canine flea treatment.  Be warned, however, that treating a canine for fleas is much the same as treating a dog for fleas... in fact it’s exactly the same, but keep reading, there are a couple of extra tips in this section.

For those of you who have not read the section on dog flea treatment, it basically covers a few of the best ways of getting rid of your dog’s fleas, and it contains some valuable information which will not be repeated here.  The most important point, however, is how vital it is to treat the dog’s entire environment for fleas, not just the dog itself.  You have to vacuum carpets, clean bedding, clear the garden of fleas; basically make sure that when the flea infestation has been cleared from your dog, the problem does not immediately return.

Although they are generally advised against because they could damage your dog’s skin or cause other adverse reactions, there are a variety of chemical based canine flea treatments that do a good job of getting rid of fleas.  For example there are sprays which will kill eggs and larvae, and be effective for anything up to two months, but should be avoided if your dog suffers from sensitive skin.  Alternatively, powder can be used, but this causes a bit of a mess and should be avoided if your dog suffers from asthma or any other breathing conditions.  The infamous flea collars, which emit toxic gas to kill the fleas, can be effective, but you want to make sure that you get one which also contains IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) so that the whole lifecycle of the flea is being disrupted, and you are not just killing the adult fleas.  You want to consider with this option, however, that your pet is probably also inhaling the toxic fumes given off by the flea collar.

There are also oral medications available as part of a regime of canine flea treatment, although these also contain toxins which could be harmful to your pet.  With these, it is also important to remember that they will only disrupt the life cycle by preventing the hatching of eggs, it will not actually kill the adult fleas for which another treatment will be needed.

You can find canine flea treatments which have lower toxicity levels; those are generally the ones that contain pyrethrin and other pyrethroids.  Even then, however, you should be very careful when applying any chemical-based products, especially around sensitive areas such as the eyes, mouth or anal gland.
For the best advice as regards your specific circumstances, ask a professional, such as a pest controller or vet, as to the the best canine flea treatment for your situation.