Dog Parasites – How To Stop Fleas And Ticks From Infesting Your Home
Ticks and fleas are very common to animals specially dogs and cats. But because vermin can harm our furry little animals, it is important to know some essential facts about these two vermins.
Dog fleas are six legged wingless little insects that measure about 1.5 to 3.3 mm long. They are very jerky, they can move either horizontally or vertically. Their body is firm and polished with tiny hairs. Its armor-like shell provides armor that is very resistant to finger pressure. It feeds on mammals’ blood by sucking its host.
Fleas – Life Series and Habitat
An adult female flea after having a good feast of fresh blood from its host may lay up to 50 eggs per day. In just a short span of time, let’s say three months, a pair of these two little critters can produce up to 20,000 fleas! Their eggs are laid normally on the skin of their host and hatches after about two days to two weeks. These larvae will feed on tiny food debris (desiccated blood, skin fragments, etc). After some time, it can turn into miniature pupae which, later on, will hatch into a new batch of scratch causing nuisance not only on the dog but also to its owner! It is important to keep in mind the life cycle of the flea before considering what kind of preventive measure you are going to undertake. This could give you a better chance of breaking the cycle of reproduction.
To find out if your canine friend is infected with fleas, you can check for these common signs:
- Look for flea dirt. Test if these are excreta from fleas by wiping them using a damp paper cloth or towel. If you see a tinge of blood on your towel, then it is confirmed. Your pet is infected with fleas.
- Purchase a fine flea comb from your local dog store and run through the comb on your dog’s fur.
- Bald patches due to skin irritation or excessive scratching, redness, and tiny red spots on your dog’s skin
As soon as you confirmed that your dog is infested with fleas, consult your respective veterinarian on the subject of preemptive care and management for fleas.
Ticks on the other hand is a close relative of a spider. They are eight legged arachnid that are known to spread diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Tick paralysis. The most conventional among its species that feed on dogs are wood tick, brown dog tick, and the deer tick; they all thrive in woods and shrubby areas.
Not like fleas, ticks are slow movers, hence they can be spotted easily. With the use of cotton buds dipped in disinfectant, one can effortlessly remove ticks. They’re frequently found between the dog’s armpits, inside ear flaps, between digits and paw pads, tail, inside thighs, et cetera.
Using the tweezers, grasp the tick purposefully, then, gently rock the bug back and forth until it lets go. Avoid contact with the tick’s bodily fluid by wearing surgical accessory or plastic bag. To prevent local infection on the spot where the ticks were removed, a blob of disinfectant is recommended.
To control tick invasion, you must discourage suitable breeding environment by regular trimming of the grasses and shrubberies around your home. To manage the condition, there are medicated shampoos, powders and sprays that are specially design to get rid of ticks and fleas. However, a visit to a licensed veterinarian is highly recommended to ensure proper care of your beloved dog and safety of your family.
Treat fleas and ticks and use Frontline for dogs. Frontline for Dogs treats all types of fleas and ticks and kills them fast.
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