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Ticks are extremely unpleasant parasites and can transmit a range of diseases. Traditionally more common in spring and autumn, they are becoming active at other times of year due to changeable weather conditions in the UK. And with an exotic tick species previously only seen in Continental Europe now residing in Britain, it’s important for owners to be clued up on ticks.
A good way of checking for fleas is to look for flea droppings in your dog’s coat. They will resemble dark specks. Flick the dirt off with a brush on to a piece of damp white paper and if it is flea dirt it will dissolve and show up as reddish-brown stains.
Frequent scratching, biting, chewing, licking, and rubbing himself can signal a flea infestation in your dog. Another telltale sign is pink bite marks on your dog’s skin or even on your own ankles and lower legs. Some dogs can get allergic skin reactions from flea bites leading to inflamed, itchy areas which can develop into large, open sores and lead to hair loss.
No dog is immune from fleas. What’s more, they can make your life as much of a misery as your dog’s. But with the right dog flea treatment, you could eliminate fleas from both of your lives.
If you don’t take any preventive measures, you could have a flea infestation on your hands and, as any pet owner knows, the flea cycle is notoriously hard to break. Furthermore, it can lead to allergies, dermatitis and infection. “Fleas can cause irritation which can be very unpleasant,” says Caroline Allen, director at Canonbury Veterinary Practice and PetVet. “They could also cause large sores if your animal is allergic to flea bites.”