Caution – Don’t Wait For Fleas To Attack Your Dogs!

The menace in bringing up a dog is development of fleas in the dog. This can be proved to be a perennial problem which can be avoided by giving a good maintenance to your pet. If left untreated it can lead to complications in not only your pet's health but also in your health too. Read more



This article covers

• How do fleas affect your dogs?
• How to tell if your dog has fleas?
• Difference between cat fleas and dog fleas
• Different types of flea control
• Age of puppies and dog flea control

Unless some preventative measures, such as dog flea shampoo, are taken, most dogs at some stage will develop fleas. Dog flea bites can be very annoying for your dog and a large amount of fleas on your dog may lead to greater health problems. Fleas can also end up biting humans if they are not taken care of.

How Do Fleas Affect Your Dogs?

Fleas can cause a lot of problems for your dog, from minor irritation to significant health problems. Some of the problems that may be caused by fleas are:

• Flea bites
• Itchiness
• Flea allergy determatitis
• Anemia
• Death
• Tapeworms.

How To Tell If Your Dog Has Fleas

If your dog has fleas, you may be able to see them on the dog’s skin. Fleas are generally slightly larger than a pin-head. Dogs with fleas may scratch themselves a lot. They may also chew and bite their tail and back legs.

Difference Between Cat Fleas And Dog Fleas

Dog fleas are different to cat fleas. The fleas are actually different species from each other. The scientific name for cat fleas is ctenocephalides felis. The scientific name for dog fleas is ctenocephalides canis. The fleas look very similar and the difference between how they look can only be seen under a microscope. However, the names dog fleas and cat fleas can be misleading. Dogs can get cat fleas. In fact, cat fleas are the main type of fleas that will be found on dogs in America. So, although dog fleas are different to cat fleas, the fleas on your dog are likely to be the same kind of fleas that are found on your cat

Different Types of Flea Control

There are a large number of dog flea control methods that are available to help keep your dog free of fleas. Some dog flea treatments are mild, whereas others as more potent. Choose the dog flea treatment that is most appropriate for your dog’s flea problem.

• Flea powders are a mild form of flea control. They should be applied every one to two weeks. Flea powders should not be used around people who have asthma.
• Dog flea shampoo is an effective way of treating a dog that has a lot of fleas. They will not prevent fleas from coming.
• Flea collars are collars worn around the neck. They have a mild effect on stopping fleas on your dog.
• Flea sprays vary in different types of strength. The noise of the spray may scare the dog. Sprays that are more potent can be bought from vets.
• There are special dog flea drops available. These are placed on the back of the dog’s neck. Some spot on products are available from the vet.
• Flea pills are special dog flea medication that is given to the dog once a month. The tablet will stop flea larvae developing into adult fleas, but it will not remove adult fleas from the dog.

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