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How To Check Flea Attacks On Your Pets

How To Check Flea Attacks On Your Pets

Abnormal Scratching

Fleas are opportunistic arthropods that seek out the petโ€™s blood as a food source. If once fleas get on your pet by jumping or crawling, they naturally set up their habitat in hard to reach and also see places, like the head, neck, tail, armpits, or groin. Usually, Licking, biting, or scratching at certain places indicates the occurrence of nagging parasites like fleas.

Even if a person doesnโ€™t see the fleas red-handed and see the pet scratching or biting at its fur, fleas will be the main reason. Thatโ€™s because not only fleas can cause sharp pain when they bite, their salivary glands give off a essence thatโ€™s irritating to various dogs and cats.

Unusual Red Patches of Skin

Flea bite saliva can seem to be allergenic for a few dogs and cats. Flea bite hypersensitivity can also cause rashes or lesions in any part of the body.

Hair Loss

Hair loss, or alopecia, can be due to various things, including a reaction to flea bites. Pets may also pull out a few of their hair due to the constant biting or licking of the flea bite areas. The pattern and severity of the alopecia are important for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Pale Gums

Pale gums are typically the most common sign of anemia and can be an indication your pet has a serious case of flea infestation. This is because the amount of new red blood cells produced by your pet is not adequate to combat the loss of blood fleas are extracting from the animal.

Visible

Adult fleas are reddish-brown and very thin and nearly eight-inch long. They can jump, by few estimations, upward and outward at least 10-12 inches in a single leap and one assessment finds that for every adult flea found on your pet, at least 100 immature ones are hanging in the region.

You can see what they leave behind it is called flea dirt and it looks a little like pepper. You can mark it on your petโ€™s skin, or your pet could leave it someplace.

If left untreated, chronic infestations not only make your pet miserable but can further lead to infection and more serious flea-related diseases. It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of flea infestations, along with quick treatment, which will help you keep your dog and her environment healthy.

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  • Flying insects (wasps, bees, flies, mosquitoes, etc.)
  • Crawling insects (termites, spiders, cockroaches, ants, etc.)
  • Birds and rodents (rats, mice, birds, etc.)


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Disclaimer: The information presented on this webpage provides general knowledge about pests and potential treatments. It is important to note that this content is not meant to serve as medical advice. In the case of a medical emergency, please dial 000 promptly and adhere to the provided guidance.

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