The signs aren't hard to spot. Your dog may be itching a lot more than usual. Her skin may be irritated, red, or have scabs. She may bite her skin so often that she develops some hair loss.
Can my dog have fleas if I don't see them?
Do a Visual Check for Fleas on Your Dog. Adult fleas are small (1/16 – 1/8 inch) and they move fast. If your dog doesn't have a heavy flea infestation you probably won't even notice them unless you're actively looking.
Can you have fleas but not see them?
Reddened areas of skin with some fur loss can be caused by flea bites, and even if you don't see the insects themselves, you might notice tiny, black, pepper-like dots (aka “flea dirt,” or flea feces) that are a telltale sign that fleas are afoot.
How can I tell if my dog has fleas?
As well as itching, red pimples or bumps on your pet's groin, belly, under the legs, or at the base of their tail may be a sign that your pet has fleas. Hair loss and dry skin due to scratching may also be a sign of fleas on your dog or cat.
Are dog fleas visible to the naked eye?
Identifying Fleas Fleas are small, wingless bloodsuckers that are very difficult to see with the naked eye. Looking at them straight on, they appear very skinny. Even from the side, fleas are no more than 1/16 of an inch long. To get around, fleas jump.
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