Signs of infestation<\/p>\n
Fleas are masters of their universe. They can hide in a forest of pet hairs, especially on long-coated or double-coated dogs, and can zig-zag among and between hair shafts faster than an Olympic skier on a slalom course.<\/p>\n
And then there\u2019s the leap. Now you see a black speck with legs, and now you don\u2019t. They can hop 150 times their own length.<\/p>\n
So, don\u2019t depend on seeing the flea to know if he\u2019s there. Instead, look for clues.<\/p>\n
If Fido scratches, he may have been bitten, but he may also have dry skin, an allergy, or mange mites.<\/p>\n
If he bites at his rear end especially around his tail or the inside or outside of his thighs, fleas are a possibility. If you find tiny black particles that turn red when dropped on a damp paper towel, voila! That is flea feces, the damning evidence that there are fleas in your house. If you\u2019re not sure, drop a bit of water on a suspect black speck.<\/p>\n
While your may be slightly bothered by a flea or two, or may play host to a dozen or more without serious consequences, your cat may be the unlucky recipient of a tapeworm infestation courtesy of mama flea if they happen to eat one.<\/p>\n
The tapeworm infestation, if left untreated, can lead to malnutrition and even stunted growth in the case of a puppy or kitten.<\/p>\n
Your pets may be allergic to flea saliva when bitten, and develop mild to severe skin reactions to even a single bite. The tapeworm or the skin bumps may be the only signs that the fleas are present.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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