The problem of flea infestation
Pets are vulnerable
to fleas as they provide fleas with appropriate
conditions to breed. This means that you also
have the chances of experiencing flea bites
which can cause redness or irritation. Fleas
are parasitic in nature; they live off on
the blood of humans and animals. Fleas attack
host’s body by their proboscis, using
their jaw they transfer salvia in the blood
vessels which contain anti-coagulants and
enzymes. These enzymes can cause allergic
reactions in the host body and anti-coagulants
don’t let the blood to clot which makes
it easy for fleas to suck blood.
Fleas require warm weather for breeding, so
pets, dark nooks and corners, cracks, couch
and carpet are their breeding grounds. If
you are able to detect fleas on your pet then
its time you start a war against flea infestation.
One can get to know about flea infestation
if you suffer with bite marks on ankles and
lower portion of the leg. Another symptom
of flea infestation is flea dirt on your pet.
You can comb your dog’s skin coat on
a white paper tissue which will show you small
pepper like seeds which is the excreta of
the fleas.
Flea infestation can be very harmful as they
will cause allergic reaction in you and your
pets. Flea bites can cause skin allergies
called FAD or flea allergy dermatitis causing
irritation, inflammation and loss of hair.
Flea bites might be small in size but can
cause great irritation and infection in that
particular area. They are also carrier of
tape worms which can cause gastric problems.
In some cases, anemia can occur due to extensive
blood loss in dogs.
You can get rid of fleas through prevention
and more prevention. The most widely used
method to get rid of fleas is flea combs and
flea shampoos. Bathe you dog with flea shampoos
or other mild detergents which will kill the
fleas by drowning. Combing your dog with a
flea comb or putting flea collars can also
help you in making your dog flea free. The
bedding and those areas which your dog visits
frequently should be sprayed with insect growth
regulators and if possible should be washed
with water. The house is the next place which
should be thoroughly cleaned by using vacuum
cleaners. Shrubs and bushes should be trimmed
and kept clean. One thing should be remembered
for fighting fleas is to keep yourself, your
dog and surroundings clean.
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