Some parents reported that fleas appeared on their dogs, and not long after, they also felt itchy on their bodies. They didn’t know if it was a psychological effect or if it really jumped to them. They also thought of a lot of solutions: reading books, checking information on the Internet, etc. , but it always treats the symptoms rather than the root cause, and cannot completely eliminate fleas on the dog. In the end, it still has to go to the pet hospital for treatment. In fact, the solution is not complicated. You only need to master some skills and use some simple methods to completely eradicate fleas on your dog. So, what should you do if there are fleas on your dog?

1Parents should have known earlier

First of all, parents should have a systematic understanding of fleas. It is actually a parasite that sucks blood from outside the body. If a dog is infected with fleas, it will have a serious impact on his life. Generally speaking, there are two main harms caused by fleas on dogs. One is that fleas can spread infectious diseases and parasitic diseases, and fleas are very irritating to the skin, often causing unbearable itching. At this time, The dog will scratch hard, which can easily damage the skin, and the dog will not get a normal rest, which will cause adverse reactions such as loss of appetite and low mood!

2What to do if your dog has fleas

We have learned above about the specific meaning of fleas. The main symptoms are that the dog scratches and rubs the floor hard, causing hair loss, hair loss or skin abrasions. In severe cases, pustules and other fluids will appear. In this way, the situation It's very serious. If a dog is found to have the above reactions, parents should treat it promptly. Some parents may ask, how to treat fleas on dogs? The main points are as follows, I hope they will be helpful to you!

1. Use a comb with fine teeth Parents can use a fine-tooth comb to comb the dog's hair. During the process, there will definitely be some fleas stuck between the comb teeth. At this time, parents must not crush them, but stick them to the tape or Put it in clean water mixed with detergent and then kill it. Why can't you crush it immediately? Because in this case, the twin worms attached to the flea will fly out and be easily swallowed by cats, dogs and other animals, and the consequences will be disastrous!

2. Household cleaning If flea removal from the perspective of hair is an internal factor, then household cleaning is an external factor. Parents should conduct a thorough house cleaning to remove fleas that have slipped through the net (including those that have fallen on the bed, floor, etc.). Parents should pay special attention to the blind spots in the house, such as the edges of the floor, the fur between carpets or blankets, etc. If this method cannot completely eliminate fleas, then you can also use the traditional method of spraying insecticides in the house. Or place a large amount of insecticidal granules on the carpet. You must know that insecticidal tablets are the deadly enemy of fleas. Not only that, they will also have a certain impact on people and cats. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not use them until there is an emergency.Parents don’t need this trick!

3. Use flea powder Flea powder is only designed for dogs who don't like to take baths. During use, pay attention to the dog's leg hair behind the ears and abdomen. It is best to sprinkle flea powder on these dead corners with your hands before using it again. Comb your hair once, you don’t have to comb it every day, just once every three days!

4. Juice of citrus peel Parents can cut the fresh orange peel into small pieces, then wrap it with gauze, and squeeze it hard. Then the bitter juice will be squeezed out. After that, mix the juice with boiling water, and be careful to stir. Wait for it to cool down and then sprinkle it evenly on the dog. You can also wrap it with a towel and wrap it on the dog. After about an hour, all the fleas on the dog will be dead!

3 measures to prevent fleas

The key to preventing fleas is to keep your dog well hygienic, bathe it frequently, comb it more often, and go out to bask in the sun more often. In addition, it is a good idea to use an anti-flea collar. Since the collar contains flea killer, the drug is emitted through the holes in the collar and spreads throughout the dog's body, which can play a certain role. It is recommended not to use flea collars for a long time, because some dogs are allergic to them, which can cause other skin diseases, which is not good!