Fleas are external parasites that nobody wants to have, whether they have two legs or four legs. They reproduce very quickly and in such quantity that the best thing to do is to prevent them from affecting our friends. To do this, we will discover how to know if my dog has fleas.
This way it will be much easier for you identify the signs that indicate that the parasite has begun to bother you.
These undesirable tenants love the heat and good weather, so we will have to examine our dog especially during the warm months. Now, if we live in a mild climate, with warm winters, it will also be advisable to check it during this season. How to do it correctly?
The most direct way to check for fleas is doing a deep inspection of the skin. So, we will call him and we will pass our hand wide open from the base of the tail towards the neck, little by little. You should also check the armpits, ears and abdomen. If in any area we see black dots (feces) and / or tiny insects that move, then we can be sure that the dog has fleas. Anyway, to confirm it, you can place a white towel or white paper under the dog and brush it thoroughly; if you see black dots it is because there are indeed fleas on their body.
You can find fleas in dog parks and even in your yard. Put an antiparasitic on your dog to keep them away from him.
Another way to know if it has fleas is if we see it scratch a lot, either with the paw, or by lying on his back and then moving from side to side to try to scratch his back.
To eliminate and / or prevent them, we have to put an antiparasitic, which can be pipettes, sprays or necklaces. The vet will be able to tell us which one is the best for our friend.
I hope it has been useful to you and you can, from now on, know if your furry friend has fleas.