How to remove fleas from dogs

Dog she is ready to do anything to help her master, but it also happens that she herself needs help. If you observe that your four-legged friend is running restlessly around the house and scratching different parts of the body with special zeal, be wary, most likely he was attacked by small blood-sucking insects. 

Symptoms of fleas in dogs

Almost everyone knows what a flea is and has a rough idea of what it looks like. But it’s difficult to see a small blood-sucking creature in a dog’s fur. Failure to promptly treat and get rid of fleas can negatively affect your pet's health.

The first signs of “settlement”:

• restless sleep of the animal;
• periodic jumping up and freezing for several seconds;
• pets often bite into their skin, making clicking noises with their teeth;
• furious scratching (not to be confused with normal scratching).

If the above behavior is characteristic of your pet, conduct an independent examination. Be careful, because the flea can “move” on you.

Carefully examine the skin; there should be bite marks (small dots with traces of dried blood). Favorite places for fleas: the stomach, inner thighs, withers, muzzle and behind the ears, so experts advise paying attention to these areas.

Fleas often cause allergies:

• tearfulness of the eyes;
• hair loss;
• bright rash on the skin;
• sores at the site of the bite.

If the above symptoms appear, immediately contact a pet clinic, otherwise there is a risk of complete baldness of the animal, and sometimes death from a secondary infection.

Flea prevention

The appearance of fleas is a big problem. And every owner should try to protect his pet from bloodthirsty creatures.

To protect your friend, you must follow these rules:

• limiting communication with street animals;
• do not visit places where stray animals gather, even if they are not there at the time of the walk (since fleas wait for their prey on plants);
• When you get home, you need to clean your shoes, because... Insect larvae may lie on the ground.

For complete protection, purchase a special collar from a pet store that repels insects and protects the dog.

How to remove fleas from a dog

If your dog However, it has become a cozy “home” for bloodsuckers - start treatment immediately in order to avoid unwanted consequences.

You can go to the pet store to find “helpers” in the “bloodthirsty war.” The most popular remedy is -  shampoo,  although the result is subsequently short-lived, so doctors advise using it before thorough dry cleaning.

Flea spray   considered an effective method of control. It not only immediately kills all bloodsuckers, but also retains a repellent aroma for a week. However, there is a drawback - it is difficult to apply it to the body of an adult and large dog. Special

drops can protect your pet from fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. The product must be applied to the withers. The result lasts for about a month. chip

is considered no less effective. The required amount is applied to the dog’s fur, and then rubbed in diligently against hair growth. After you have managed to get rid of the blood suckers, do not forget to clean them with a special

means everything your pet has come into contact with , otherwise there is a risk of re-infection, because eggs or adults may remain there. Previous article