Dogs have become an indispensable part of human life, bringing great fun and vitality to people's lives. Dogs are people's best friends. They bring you fun but also troubles. Since dogs are not as hygienic as humans, it is inevitable that small bugs such as fleas and lice will appear on their bodies. This will not only cause great pain to the dog, but may also be transmitted to the owner. Therefore, if you find fleas on your dog, you should clean them up in time. This is necessary for the health of your dog and yourself. What are the symptoms when there are fleas on dogs?

1. Signs of fleas in dogs

Fleas on dogs are blood-sucking ectoparasites that harm dogs in two main ways. The above fleas can spread infectious diseases and parasitic diseases. Second, fleas are highly irritating to the skin and cause severe itching. If the dog scratches hard, it will cause skin damage, disturb the pet dog and prevent it from resting well, causing loss of appetite and weight loss. Generally, the disease in dogs is manifested by scratching, rubbing and biting the coat. In severe cases, it can cause hair loss, hair breakage and abrasions. In severe cases, fluid may leak out from the skin abrasions, and even suppurative wounds may form. Sometimes it can cause allergic reactions and form eczema.

2. What to do if there are fleas on your dog

To solve the problem of fleas on dogs, they must be cleaned according to their number. If there are fewer fleas on dogs, they can be considered cleared. If the number is large, drug treatment is required. Spraying is generally used to get rid of fleas. This kind of medicine is sold in pet hospitals. You can buy it and spray it on your dog. This method is very simple and does no harm to the dog. In addition, you can also consume flea powder. Both flea powder and general insecticides can kill adult fleas. However, flea eggs are highly resistant to antibiotics and are difficult to kill. It is recommended to consume other drugs to kill fleas on dogs. At the same time, the dog activity area must also be thoroughly disinfected. All items that have been consumed for a long period of time must be replaced or burned before treatment. So how to prevent the disease from occurring after treatment?

3. Flea prevention measures for dogs

The presence of fleas on dogs is nothing more than cleanliness and infection from the outside world. If you want to prevent fleas, you must pay attention to your dog's physical hygiene. Bathing frequently, grooming frequently, and getting plenty of sun are effective ways to prevent fleas. Go out for a walk. Try to stay away from weeds and wet areas. In addition, it is also a good idea to use an anti-flea collar. Don’t underestimate this kind of collar. This kind of collar contains flea-killing ingredients. There are many small holes on the collar, and the medicine is leaked through the small holes. It can be walked on the dog and encounter fleas. It can exert its repelling or killing effect, but it should be noted that long-term use of some pet dogs can cause skin allergies.

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