Fleas aren’t just annoying for dogs. These small blood-sucking parasites can cause serious health issues, including spreading tapeworms (to pets and humans) and causing anemia in the case of a severe flea infestation. Fleas are good at avoiding detection, but there are signs that you can look for, including flea dirt and excessive itching.
Signs of Fleas on Dogs
It’s a scary thought, but only around 5 percent of dog fleas are actually adult fleas — the rest are in various stages of the flea life cycle (eggs, larvae and pupae). The immature flea life stages can be found in the cracks between hardwood, laminate or floor coverings, in bedding or upholstered furniture. Eww!
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