Dog fleas are known by the scientific name of Ctenocephalides canis and they infest dogs by choice. These are blood sucking parasites measure only about two and a half millimeters long. However, they can really bite hard. They also leave behind a tiny red bump that is no bigger than a speck when they bite. The bite can cause very intense itching and can drive dogs crazy. |
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This intense itching is actually caused by the fleas' saliva. It is the substances that causes the dogs blood to thin and helps the flea to digest the blood of its host. As mentioned, dogs are the primary target for the flea, and at the same time they can also infest humans. However, they only survive temporarily on other blood sources like humans, and will die soon without dogs.
Nonetheless, fleas exhibit classic signs of infestation and one can easily tell if a dog has fleas by closely examining its skin.
Here are some signs using which you can use to identify flea problem in your dog:
- You will find dark brown specks of dirt caused by flea on your dog's coat
- You will find presence of red bumpy rashes on your dog’s belly
- Your dog will be constantly scratching and biting
- You will find a gray colored dusty looking film of tiny eggs on your pet's bedding
- You will find fleas on your pet or furniture in the house. You can find them on walls, wooden furniture and cracks on the walls.
- You may find itchy red pin like pricks on your skin
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