{"id":1041,"date":"2021-06-01T00:10:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T00:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/?p=1041"},"modified":"2021-08-18T11:21:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T18:21:56","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-pet-has-fleas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-pet-has-fleas\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Your Pet Has Fleas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fleas are a nuisance that no pet owner wants to experience. Not only is a flea bite painful to our furry friends, but flea saliva will also irritate skin. If you see your pet scratching more than usual, fleas are the usual suspects. <\/span>Bowman Veterinary Hospital<\/span><\/a> is here to help you spot fleas and get rid of them quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Did My Pet Get Fleas?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you only have one pet in the house and it has fleas, where did the fleas come from? If your animal is outside, you can be sure that another fur-bearing animal left fleas in its path. Fleas can be living in shadier areas of your lawn. A flea can also jump up to 12 inches, so if they\u2019re in the yard, they\u2019ll leap on your pets to grab a meal.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Fleas Seek Out My Pets?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fleas feed on blood\u2014they are parasites, like <\/span>wood ticks and mosquitoes<\/span><\/a>. Fleas also like to take cover in the dense fur of dogs and cats and other furry mammals. They bite your pet to draw blood to eat and then they lay their eggs, safely harbored in pet fur. They lay a lot of eggs, which can be shed in your house. With no shade for cover, fleas will likely migrate under furniture or into closets until they\u2019re ready for their next meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Get Fleas from My Pets?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not likely that you will have an infestation of fleas on your body. Most humans do not have dense fur, which is a flea\u2019s favorite incubator. Fleas will bite you for blood\u2013and you\u2019ll feel the bite!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If My Pet Has Fleas, Where Will I Find Them?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since they are very small, you may never see a flea with your naked eye, but you might see black bits of dried blood that the flea has left behind. The easiest way to see flea debris on your animal is on their belly where there is less fur and (generally) lighter skin. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other places in your home to look for fleas, their eggs, and debris. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n