What happens if a dog has fleas for a long time?
Charlie Denesik
2025-08-03 04:37:13
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Fleas can make your pet uncomfortable and itchy, but they can also bring a host of other problems. Allergic reactions: pets can be hypersensitive to flea saliva and suffer an allergic reaction. Blood loss: fleas feed on blood, so young or frail animals can become weak and even die as a result of blood loss. Tapeworm: flea larvae can become infected with tapeworm eggs. If your pet eats an infected flea it can become host to this parasite. Disease: fleas can also pass diseases to your pets. For example, myxomatosis is a serious disease in rabbits that can be spread by fleas. Treat quickly: If you spot fleas on your pet, treat them quickly, as they can give your cat or dog tapeworms and diseases.
Howell Herzog
2025-08-03 02:20:00
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Fleas can cause serious disease in cats and dogs, such as flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) and even anaemia. Fleas can also carry tapeworm larvae, which can infect your pet if they accidentally ingest fleas while they are grooming themselves. Due to the flea life cycle, new fleas may carry on emerging in the home for six weeks or longer after initial application of an effective flea treatment to your pet. The first sign of fleas for many pet owners is: your dog itching, scratching or chewing at themselves, leading to hair loss and red or irritated skin. Many dogs are very itchy and uncomfortable, some dogs may show no signs at all and fleas can be difficult to see. Fleas can survive without a host for many months.
Lula Stokes
2025-08-03 01:07:08
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Left untreated, fleas can multiply rapidly and make your dog seriously ill. Unchecked, FAD can cause painful sores and bacterial skin infections, or “hotspots” characterized by red, raw, and inflamed skin. A single flea can bite your dog hundreds of times per day. In a short time, even a mild infestation can have serious consequences. Very severe cases can be fatal. If your dog shows symptoms of lethargy, weakness, or pale gums, see your vet right away. Tapeworms can cause nutritional deficiency, weight loss, and debilitation for your dog. Symptoms include increased appetite and fatigue; a serious infection may be accompanied by chronic diarrhea or constipation.
Buck Wolf
2025-08-02 23:26:07
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If your dog has fleas for a long time, they may notice excessive itching, flea dirt on their fur, bald patches from itching, and nibbling at their back end. Some dogs are not very sensitive to flea bites, so you may not notice any signs of fleas at all. If your dog suffers from a flea allergy, they may have a more severe reaction to fleas, which can include red or broken skin, or a rash. Puppies or weaker dogs are more at risk of developing health issues caused by fleas, this includes anaemia, due to the amount of blood lost due to parasites.
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