Part 3 of the Most Common Dog Health Problems

When Fleas Find Your Dog

It takes just 3 weeks for one flea to turn into an infestation of 1,000 biting fleas. A very common canine health problem, fleas are easy for your dog to pick up, but they're also easy to treat. Signs your dog may have fleas include:
  • Excessive scratching, licking, or biting at the skin
  • Hair loss
  • Hot spots
  • Allergic dermatitis (allergic response caused by contact)
  • Tapeworms (which are carried by fleas)
  • Flea dirt (looks like small black dots) against your dog's skin
Untreated, fleas not only make your dog intensely uncomfortable, they can also cause allergic reactions, infections, and even lead to anemia from blood loss.
Talk to your vet about the right flea medicine for your dog, which may be collars, oral medicine, shampoos, sprays, or topical liquids.
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