(Newswire.net — September 4, 2019) — We want to do everything in our power to make sure our pets stay healthy and happy. But fleas are a prolific problem all over the world, and can cause a lot of health issues for your pet.
Here are some problems fleas can cause your pets:
1) Give your pets diseases:
– Fleas carry all sorts of germs that can be potentially harm your dogs and cats. Both fleas and ticks can give your pet anemia, which can be deadly to puppies and kittens. Ticks (particularly deer ticks) transmit Lyme disease. Lyme disease typically causes joint pain and fever, but it can lead to kidney failure if it’s not treated in time. Fleas can also cause your pet to carry tapeworms.
2) Painful for your dog:
– Not only are these parasites potentially very harmful, the bites are also very painful to dogs and cats, and can make their lives very uncomfortable.
3) Can harm you:
– Fleas aren’t just an issue for pets. If your animal has fleas, you are very likely to get bitten yourself. Fleas can lay in carpets as well as your pets’ hair, and can jump onto your skin. The biggest danger with having fleas in your house is the possibility of contracting Lyme disease, and can cause a whole manner of issues.
Because of all these reasons, it is important that you keep your pets clean, but also remember to protect them against fleas by regularly treating them. There are plenty of flea treatments out there, so it is important that you do your research on where to find the best flea treatment for dogs.
Here are some other ways you can best keep fleas from your home:
Most importantly, make sure you seek advice from your local vet if you have any concerns regarding your pets health and flea treatment.