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What happens if a dog has fleas for a long time?

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Your dog's constant scratching may lead to visible patches of hair loss and reddened, irritated skin. Fleas may also cause skin allergies and can transmit other parasites, such as tapeworms, to your dog.


What happens if fleas go untreated?

Left untreated, fleas can multiply rapidly and make your dog seriously ill. That's why it's important to check your dog for fleas on a regular basis and act quickly to eliminate any outbreaks that occur. Some dogs are severely allergic to flea saliva and can experience extreme discomfort even from a single flea bite.

What happens if fleas stay on dogs?

Your pets can get scabs or lose their fur in the infested area. They may develop pale gums from blood loss. Animals infested with fleas are also more susceptible to tapeworms, as some species of tapeworm use fleas as their hosts.

How long can a flea live on a dog?

Understanding Fleas Fleas prefer to wait and jump onto a passing animal. Once aboard, they remain until they are dislodged or groomed from the animal. Without a host, adult fleas live only a few days to 2 weeks. On short-haired cats and dogs fleas survive an average of 8 days; they live longer on long-haired animals.

What do I do if my dogs fleas won't go away?

Control the environment – Adopt control strategies including: Vacuum the carpet 2-3 times a week to remove eggs, wash pets blankets weekly (in the washing machine), spray the house, kennels and yards with an adult flea killer, fog the house to prevent larvae developing.

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