Fleas
The number of fleas decrease in colder months, but with central heated homes they are provided with an ideal environment to survive all year round.
Fleas are caught from cats and other dogs or animals.
Some dogs develop hypersensitivity to flea bites causing itching.
Most flea reactions occur on the lower back region above the tail.
Only adult fleas are seen on dogs. The female lays eggs on the dog which fall off and can be found in the dogs bed, your carpet, on the sofa, or even your own bed!
The flea life cycle is 21 days - they don’t live long but are replaced by ones developing in the environment.
Fleas live by ingesting blood several times a day.
You will notice specks of grit in the dogs coat, to establish if this is flea dirt brush it onto a moist white tissue. Flea dirt will produce a red mark.
Fleas are also the intermediate host of tape worm. So it is important when treating your dog for fleas to treat him for tapeworm too.
Effective treatment involves treating your dog AND your home!
When treating the home don’t forget under skirting boards, under cushions, and your dogs bed. Washing is sometimes not enough!!
ASK YOUR VET for advise on what product is best suited for your dog's needs.
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