What should I do if there are fleas on my dog

When we joyfully welcome our dog as a member of the family, looking forward to spending warm and happy time with it, we find that fleas have appeared on the dog's body, which undoubtedly makes us both heartbroken and worried. Although fleas are small, they can bring many troubles to dogs and even affect their health and quality of life. Faced with the problem of fleas on dogs, we must deal with it with professional knowledge and full love.

Fleas are a headache inducing parasite with extremely strong reproductive ability, capable of breeding in large numbers in a short period of time. Once a dog is infected with fleas, it will first show symptoms of frequent scratching. You will see dogs constantly scratching their bodies with their paws or rubbing against furniture or walls, trying to relieve itching. That anxious expression seems to be telling you about its discomfort, making people feel heartbroken. Moreover, flea bites can cause redness, papules, and in severe cases, hair loss and allergic dermatitis on the skin of dogs. Watching our dog's once smooth and healthy skin become scarred, how can we not be worried.

There are various ways in which dogs can be infected with fleas. When dogs go out to play, there may be a large number of fleas hidden in grasslands, shrubs, and other places. When dogs move in these areas, fleas can easily jump onto them. In addition, contact with other pets infected with fleas is also a common route of infection. For example, taking a dog to a pet park, where there are many pets, if there are pets carrying fleas, they may spread fleas to our dog.

So, how to determine if a dog is infected with fleas? Careful observation of the dog's fur is the first step. Remove the dog's fur and if you see small black particles, they may be flea feces. Place these small particles on a wet tissue, and if there is red blood on the tissue, it can be basically confirmed to be flea feces, which means that the dog has been infected with fleas. At the same time, pay attention to your dog's behavior. In addition to frequent scratching, if your dog experiences restlessness, loss of appetite, and other symptoms, it may also be related to flea infection.

Once it is confirmed that the dog has fleas, timely measures need to be taken. The use of deworming drugs is the most common and effective method. There are various types of deworming drugs on the market, divided into external and internal use. External deworming drugs such as Freon and Baichong Shuang can be used by dripping the medication onto flea prone areas such as the neck and back of the dog. The medication will penetrate through the skin into the bloodstream, achieving the effect of deworming. Oral deworming drugs need to be accurately fed according to the weight of the dog, and common ones include Nicosin. When using deworming drugs, it is necessary to strictly follow the dosage and usage instructions in the instructions to avoid causing harm to the dog due to improper medication.

In addition to using deworming drugs, it is also necessary to thoroughly clean and disinfect the dog's living environment. Clean the dog's bedding, toys, and other items, and soak them in hot water to kill any fleas and insect eggs that may be present. At the same time, pet specific disinfectants can be used to clean and disinfect the floors, sofas, corners, etc. in the home. Regularly clean the room, keep it dry and ventilated, and reduce the living space for fleas.

Preventing flea infections is equally important. Regularly deworming dogs outside the body is key. Based on the dog's living environment and activity frequency, it is recommended to schedule deworming time reasonably. Generally, it is recommended to deworming dogs outside the body once a month. Try to avoid dogs going to flea infested areas such as grass, garbage dumps, etc. In addition, strengthening the nutrition of dogs and enhancing their immunity can also reduce the risk of flea infection to a certain extent.

Fleas on dogs are a common but not to be ignored issue. As dog owners, we should always pay attention to the health status of our dogs and take effective measures promptly once flea problems are detected. With our love and professional knowledge, we create a healthy and comfortable living environment for dogs, keeping them away from the troubles of fleas and enjoying a happy and worry free life to the fullest. Let us guard these lovely furry children with care and accompany them through every beautiful day.