tell if a dog has fleas?
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["Itching and scratching: Like all parasites, fleas depend upon a host animal for their survival – in this case, your dog's blood. ... ", "Red pimples or bumps: These symptoms may appear on your dog's groin or belly, under the legs, at the base of her tail or on her behind (rump)."]
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Some essential oils make for excellent flea remedies for dogs. Citronella, eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree, and rosemary will all naturally repel fleas. If your dog doesn't mind a spray bottle, dilute a few drops of your chosen essential oil into a 300ml-400ml of water and spray directly onto your dog's coat.
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Dogs do not always show symptoms of worms, but if you notice any signs such as eating more than usual, poor coat quality, sickness or diarrhoea, or you see any worms in your dog's faeces or around their bottom, then you will know that they have worms.
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Dog fleas and cat fleas are brownish black to black in color, but once they have taken in blood, they are reddish black. Adult fleas of these species are small – roughly ⅛ inches in length. Human fleas and Oriental rat fleas are colored reddish brown. Flea larvae are whitish and do not have eyes or legs.
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And if your dog's ear looks red and inflamed, smells yeasty, or he appears to be in pain, contact your veterinarian. These symptoms could indicate an ear infection, fleas, or ear mites, or allergies, and require medical attention.
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Although cat fleas and dog fleas are two different species, neither is specific to any one kind of host, meaning that cat fleas can infect dogs and vice versa. In fact, cat fleas are actually more versatile than dog fleas and have been known to infect at least another 50 types of animal species.
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Hungry fleas will not discriminate between blood from pets and other animals and will attack almost any warm-blooded animal that comes near. Cats and dogs scratch and bite themselves constantly when heavily infested. As a result, their skin is irritated and their coats become soiled and roughened.
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['Canine Scabies (Sarcoptic Mange): Not all dogs have signs when they are infested with sarcoptic mange mites. ... ', 'Ear Mites (Otodectic Mange): Ear mites are usually found deep in the external ear canal, but they are sometimes seen on the body. ... ', 'Walking Dandruff (Cheyletiellosis): ... ', 'Canine Demodicosis: ... ', 'Trombiculosis:']
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Despite their names, the most common flea found on dogs and cats is the cat flea. That's because fleas are not host specific, meaning that while their preferred host is a cat or dog, they will both happily feed on either cats or dogs, and sometimes humans!
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Dog fleas are the most common parasite your canine friend can come into contact with. They measure about 1-2mm and can live for 7-14 days, dividing their time between living on your dog and laying eggs. Female fleas lay up to 40 eggs every day which are white, oval-shaped and about half a millimetre long.
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Flea infestations can be not only annoying for both dogs and cats and humans, but also very dangerous. Problems caused by fleas may range from mild to severe itching and discomfort to skin problems and infections. ... Furthermore, fleas can transmit tapeworms and diseases to pets.
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Run a flea comb through your pet and see if you can catch fleas in it. Carefully check your carpeting and rugs. Fleas are so small that they often can get away with hiding deep into carpeting. ... Run your hands over the carpet and rug fibers and try to look for evidence of flea eggs or adult fleas themselves.
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Adult fleas are visible to the naked eye, but they are fast and can easily hide in your dog's fur. They are usually brown or reddish brown in color and have six legs.
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Can Humans Get Fleas From Their Dogs? Yes, humans can get fleas from their dogs and other pets.
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['Is My Pet at a Healthy Weight? ... ', 'Could I be providing a more appropriate food? ... ', 'Is That [Insert Odd Behavior Here] Normal? ... ', 'Is My Pet Up to Date on Shots? ... ', 'Does My Pet Need a Dental Cleaning? ... ', 'Does My Pet Need a Blood Test? ... ', 'What Flea/Tick Meds Do You Recommend for My Pet? ... ', 'What are these Lumps and Bumps?']
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Inspect Your Dog's Skin Part your dog's fur with your fingers to expose the skin. If fleas are present, you may notice the following signs: The skin may look red and bumpy, especially if your dog has been scratching. You may see tiny adult fleas that scurry away quickly or even jump.
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You may not see fleas hopping on your cat's fur, but finding a number of black specks on her are an indicator she has fleas. The specks are often called "flea dirt" and are the feces from the fleas. A way to test to make sure the black specks come from fleas is to place some on a piece of damp white tissue.