deflea

verb

1. (transitive)To rid of fleas.

   “I had to deflea our cat with a flea comb, even though it wears a flea collar.”

   “The DDT powder does not kill the rats; it merely defleas them and lessens the likelihood of the spread of typhus fever from rat to man.”

   “A fine metal flea comb is an added aid in defleaing a cat, especially if you are the type who gains satisfaction from “cracking” fleas caught in the comb, or from trying to drown them in a glass of water!”

   “She cares personally for her dogs, feeds them, defleas them, shouts crossly at them when they misbehave.”

   “House, kennels, bedding, runs, all have to be defleaed, as well as the dogs. Note: If the dogs have to be wormed, it is wise to postpone any defleaing efforts for three weeks after worming.”