Why dog fleas are such a menace

by Paul Ryan

Dog fleas as well as ticks are a huge menace. There have been cases where these pests have heavily infected animals as well as humans. Initially one does not take these little creatures very seriously and when they attack, it is a huge problem.

Let us look at the dangers of being infected by dog fleas as well as ticks for both human as well as animals.

Seriousness of being infected by dog fleas and ticks

Dog fleas causes anemia

Dog fleas definitely suck up blood from pets but in puppies and kittens, they make the pet anemic slowly. Young pets do not have much blood and therefore they become anemic very soon. Fleas and ticks both can suck up blood from the host’s body 15 times their own body weight, so one can imagine how much blood they can suck.

Flea allergic dermatitis

Dog fleas can cause flea allergic dermatitis, this result in severe skin infection, excessive itching, and redness. The poor pet will keep on scratching its skin and develop serious wounds. Now saliva of fleas will directly meet the blood of pets and will further aggravate the situation. This can cause serious skin infection in pets.

Tape worm infection

Adult dog fleas are carrier of tapeworm. These tapeworms enter the body of dogs and cats ass well to breed further in their intestine. Tapeworm infection is very serious and these worms feed on the food digested by the animal. This means that in spite of having food, the animal will become weak continuously and gradually its immune system will suffer a lot.

Dog fleas bit are very serious on humans

Dog fleas bite are very serious on humans and it can cause very serious infection. The person will be heavily infected and will suffer a lot. It has been observed that in small kids, these bites take serious turn and they develop serious skin infection. It does not take time for the infection to spread all over the body and slowly with this spreading skin infection; it really becomes very uncomfortable for the person especially the kid to be comfortable and happy.

Therefore, it has been seen that dog fleas as well as ticks are really infectious and they must not be taken lightly. As soon as these tiny pests are noticed, immediate action must be taken so that human as well as their companion both can stay happy and healthy.

Dog fleas as well as ticks are a huge menace. There have been cases where these pests have heavily infected animals as well as humans. Initially one does not take these little creatures very seriously and when they attack, it is a huge problem.

Let us look at the dangers of being infected by dog fleas as well as ticks for both human as well as animals.

Seriousness of being infected by dog fleas and ticks

Dog fleas causes anemia

Dog fleas definitely suck up blood from pets but in puppies and kittens, they make the pet anemic slowly. Young pets do not have much blood and therefore they become anemic very soon. Fleas and ticks both can suck up blood from the host’s body 15 times their own body weight, so one can imagine how much blood they can suck.

Flea allergic dermatitis

Dog fleas can cause flea allergic dermatitis, this result in severe skin infection, excessive itching, and redness. The poor pet will keep on scratching its skin and develop serious wounds. Now saliva of fleas will directly meet the blood of pets and will further aggravate the situation. This can cause serious skin infection in pets.

Tape worm infection

Adult dog fleas are carrier of tapeworm. These tapeworms enter the body of dogs and cats ass well to breed further in their intestine. Tapeworm infection is very serious and these worms feed on the food digested by the animal. This means that in spite of having food, the animal will become weak continuously and gradually its immune system will suffer a lot.

Dog fleas bit are very serious on humans

Dog fleas bite are very serious on humans and it can cause very serious infection. The person will be heavily infected and will suffer a lot. It has been observed that in small kids, these bites take serious turn and they develop serious skin infection. It does not take time for the infection to spread all over the body and slowly with this spreading skin infection; it really becomes very uncomfortable for the person especially the kid to be comfortable and happy.

Therefore, it has been seen that dog fleas as well as ticks are really infectious and they must not be taken lightly. As soon as these tiny pests are noticed, immediate action must be taken so that human as well as their companion both can stay happy and healthy.