How to Get Rid of Your Dog’s Fleas

Adult fleas are small, wingless insects that penetrate their hosts’ skin and drink their blood. Fleabites are itchy and uncomfortable for pets and humans, but they’re rarely harmful. Some people and animals can develop an allergic reaction to the bites, which can be painful and lead to infection. Pets can pick up fleas from an infected animal, but they’ll usually pick them up in the yard. If it’s summer and your pet is scratching a lot, he or she may have fleas. To test this, place a white tissue against your pet’s neck. Fleas are attracted to the color white so, if they’re present, they’ll jump to the tissue. Let’s look at some ways to get rid of fleas.

Fleas can be tricky to eradicate because of their complex life cycle. A flea grows from egg to larva to pupa to adult, and flea treatments differ depending on which stage of the flea life cycle they target. To get rid of fleas completely, you’ll need to use a combination of treatments that target the fleas at every stage of their life cycle. The best way to begin this process is by first removing them from your pet. Then you’ll need to remove them from your home and yard. Finally, you’ll need to do some basic maintenance to prevent another infestation.