Willie Mitchell
Anvi Staff answered 2 years ago
Dogs often get infested with fleas through contact with other animals or contact with fleas in the environment. The strong back legs of this insect enable it to jump from host to host or from the surrounding environment onto the host. (Fleas do not have wings, so they cannot fly.)
While some could last 2 – 3 weeks, they could also live for up to 12 months on the host it finds, so it is unlikely they will go away on their own. Fleas can also reproduce very quickly by laying eggs in carpet, bedding, or garden prolonging the infestation.
The armpits and groin are two areas that tend to be warm and protected, making them preferred spots for large flea populations.
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- Severe scratching and itching.
- Biting and chewing at skin.
- Hair loss.
- Scabs.
- Red, irritated skin.
Your dog might be spending most of the time indoors, however what ever little time he spends outside might be the reason he got fleas.Fleas may hop onto your pet’s fur from another pet or from infested dirt or grass outside. When the fleas reproduce, more fleas can infest your home. They tend to hide in bedding, furniture, and floor cracks.
So, first get the fleas off your dog.
The fastest options for killing fleas with prescription medication are Comfortis or Trifexis, which also work as effective preventative medications. Both products contain the active ingredient spinosad, which will begin killing fleas within 30 minutes of ingesting the tablet,
Next, Clean your home.
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- Use a powerful vacuum on any floors, upholstery, and mattresses.
- Employ a steam cleaner for carpets and upholstery, including pet beds.
- Wash all bedding, including your pet’s, in hot water and detergent.
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- Limit the amount of time your pet spends outdoors.
- Limit contact with wild and stray animals.
- Bathe and brush pets regularly.
- Check for fleas regularly.
- Fleas prefer warmer and more humid months, but if there is an animal to feed on, fleas can survive year-round.
Hope that answers your question!