Have you ever noticed your furry pal scratching, licking or biting his skin indiscriminately? If yes, then you are at right place. His body is now home to blood sucking fleas that force him to bite and scratch his skin terribly. Now to get rid of this menace you need to adopt a wholesome approach ensuring the elimination of fleas both from your pet’s life and from the surrounding environment to restrict the development of flea life cycle.
When it comes to fleas, they are tiny little blood sucking creatures often feed on the body of other animals. These flightless parasites possess blood sucking abilities which makes these creatures lethal and thus a cause of worry to the health of your furry pal. Your little pet is quite vulnerable to these fleas as these tiny pests are most likely to present in your little dog’s surroundings. Summer and warm climate attract fleas the most to multiply their numbers.
Introducing Flea Life Cycle in Pets
The life of a flea insect passes through four stages namely egg, larva, pupa and adult. As said earlier they love warm wet environment to feed and breed. The adult flea lays eggs within 36 to 48 hours after having his first blood meal.
These flea eggs are dry and thus can easily pass into the environment. After 2 to 14 days, the larva comes out of the egg , getting the required food present in the environment ,turning into a cocoon and ultimately into a six- legged flea insect. These adult fleas, using their body structure, look for the passing animals in their surroundings. Thus, making pets as their feeding ground and their permanent home.
Signs of Flea Infestation in Pets You Must Notice
While you can easily make out whether your dog is home to these fleas or not .Some of the common signs, which gives you a signal to react earnestly are :
- Severe scratching, licking, itching and skin biting
- Hair loss due to scratching
- Skin infection
- Flea allergy dermatitis
- Tapeworms
- Flea dirt on dog’ body
Solutions of Eliminating Pet Flea to look at :
- Start by cleaning both the indoor and outdoor environment
- Indoor environment includes your home , the dog’s habitat
- Clean your pet’s bedding , the furniture , corners of the room
- Make sure that the yard and kennel areas are flea free.
- For pet use of spray, dips and shampoos specifically meant for flea control
- Add collars and flea comb in your dog kit to get rid of this menace
- Oral products to make your pet’s system flea free
- Consulting vet
- Products such as Frontline Plus and Advantage for Cats are great flea killers
A Close Observation
Though flea infestation is the most common menace seen in dogs, timely action and following the above flea control programs can make your furry pal flea free. The crux of the matter is to make sure that your dog dwells in flea free environment.