defleas
Rids of pests
To deflea is to remove fleas from an animal, typically a pet: I need to deflea the dog before he comes inside.
The word appears in various forms—defleaing, defleaed—all somewhat awkward but understood.
More common alternatives include "treat for fleas" or simply "get rid of the fleas."
Precisely correct, informally
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- antiparasiticAgent destroying parasites
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
topical · oral medication · preventative · veterinarian · exterminate · eradicate · fumigate · bug bomb
Wash in water
- shampooLiquid hair cleanser
- combToothed grooming implement
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- latherFoamy soap bubbles
rinse · scrub · wash · detangle · inspect · pick · groom · fine-tooth comb
Parasitic eight-legged pest
- miteMinuscule arachnid parasite
- pestHarmful creature or nag
- parasiteOne exploiting a host
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
itching · scratching · hot spot · infestation · reinfestation · dermatitis · tapeworm · environmental control
spot-on
Precisely correct, informally
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- antiparasiticAgent destroying parasites
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
insecticide · topical · oral medication · preventative · veterinarian · exterminate · eradicate · fumigate · bug bomb
bathe
Wash in water
lather · rinse · scrub · wash · detangle · inspect · pick · groom · fine-tooth comb · deshedding
tick
Parasitic eight-legged pest
biting · itching · scratching · hot spot · infestation · reinfestation · dermatitis · tapeworm · environmental control