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Dog Flea Detecting dog fleas
from:Every time you give your dog his regular grooming session, it is very important that you carefully examine his coat and skin. Aside from making sure that the coat and skin are clean and have a pleasant smell to them, you should also check to make sure that he is not playing host to any type of parasite that could trigger the start of various diseases and other several problems.
One very common parasite that causes serious irritation to your dog is the dog flea. A dog flea causes severe irritation by sucking on your dog's blood. Some dogs develop an allergy to the dog flea's saliva which causes them to scratch uncontrollably, resulting in sore and weeping skin. The dog flea is also responsible for the spread of tapeworms if your dog happens to eat it.
The severity of a flea attack is rather unpredictable. The slightest attack of the flea can cause mild itching and irritation even to a well groomed dog. In fact, an extreme case of widespread infestation from a relative of the dog flea was known to cause an unprecedented crusade of death in Europe, during the time of the bubonic plagues.
These days, a dog flea attack is most likely due to a particular type of dog flea called Ctenocephalides canis. This type of flea is a tiny, jumping organism that can be seen on your dog's skin. These dog fleas can easily hop on your dog while strolling around through bushes and grass. The flea knows that your dog is an ample source of blood, which is the main requirement of the dog flea to be able to lay its eggs.
As soon as the dog flea is done satisfying its thirst, it will hop off your dog and find its new home on a surface inside your house. The dog flea usually stays on one area of your carpet or your bed and will stay there to lay its eggs.
Dog fleas are not at all shy at having their presence detected. If you notice your dog scratching, biting, and shaking as if it is trying to get rid of something that is irritating him, chances are he may have unwelcome guests of dog fleas feasting on him.
Dog fleas are like tiny brown bouncing dots. Another sign of dog fleas are black and white particles similar to sand. These are dog flea eggs and waste material. When looking for dog fleas, start by pushing the fur back around the neck, along the back, and on the rear end and the belly. You may also use a fine toothed comb to search for dog fleas. Run the fine toothed comb over the dog's coat and see if you can catch these culprits.
Dog Flea Detecting dog fleas
Every time you give your dog his regular grooming session, it is very important that you carefully examine his coat and skin Aside from making sure that the coat and skin are clean and have a pleasant smell to them, you should also check to make sure that he is not playing host to any type of parasite that could trigger the start of various diseases and other several problems One very comm.....More on Dog Skin Parasites
Mites: All about Sarcoptic mange (canine scabies)
While you are grooming your dog, you notice that his coat seems to be shedding abnormally You also notice that he is scratching and licking himself frantically You then checked his coat to see if you can find any signs of fleas, ticks, or even lice, but what you found instead are big pimples and scaly skin Everyday that goes by the symptoms seem to be getting worse What is going on with you.....More on Dog Skin Parasites
Dog lice
What is dog lice Are they the same type of lice that affect humans What is the most effective way of getting rid of dog lice Sometimes even a clean, well groomed dog can play a host to different types of unwanted guests One of these unwanted visitors is called dog lice Dog lice infestation is not common among dogs in this country, especially those that live in a clean environment a.....More on Dog Skin Parasites
Dog ticks Where do dog ticks come from
Dog ticks these creepy blood suckers get under everyoneand#39;s skin, sucking up anyone they can while causing irritation and illness in their victim Ticks spend most of their lives with their mouths buried inside a mammaland#39;s flesh, feeding on their blood Although ticks are very small, they expand to about 50 times their normal size after they have finished feeding Dog ticks are also responsible fo.....More on Dog Skin Parasites
What are ear mites and how do I get rid of them
Have you noticed that your dog has been scratching his ears a lot lately When you took a closer look at his ear to find out what is causing him to develop this new habit, you noticed that his ear has a dark discoloration You probably also noticed a foul smelling discharge emanating from the stained ear Your dog just might have ear mites What exactly are ear mites and how do you get rid.....More on Dog Skin Parasites
Hookworm
Hookworms are tiny bloodsucking worms that can grow to about one quarter of an inch in size The name hookworm is due to the fact that one end of its body is bent in the shape of a hook Hookworms attach themselves to the intestinal lining by means of structures that are equivalent to teeth These teeth hold the hookworms in place and allow them to feed off the dogand#39;s body while causing seve.....More on Dog Skin Parasites
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