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Is He Chasing His Tail? What You Always Wanted To Know About Fleas


My dog has fleas. That one statement is enough to make any visitor to my house run back down the walk to their car.

If you own a pet it's one of those unwritten facts that they will, at one time or another, have fleas. One of the not-so-fun jobs of pet ownership is dealing with an infestation or working to avoid one.

To cope effectively with fleas you should have an understanding of their habits and life cycles. I realize that doesn't sound like fun, sitting-in-front-of-the-fire reading material, but knowing what you're up against is winning half the battle before it starts. So here's the low down on fleas.

Adult flea - lives on the host animal (dog or cat), where the female lays her eggs.

Egg - flea eggs are laid on the animal but fall off into the bedding, carpeting, and elsewhere in the animal's home and hatch into larvae within a few days (depending on heat & humidity).

Larva - flea larvae feed on organic material in the environment and on the droppings from adult fleas. I know it's gross.

As the larvae feed on adult flea droppings, they are found in highest numbers in areas where flea-infested animals spend much of their time.

Pupa - after 5-11 days, the larvae produce a cocoon in which they complete their development. During this stage of their life cycle, fleas are resistant to flea sprays, shampoos, medications,etc.

In ideal conditions, adult fleas hatch from their cocoon in as little as 5 days, although they can live in the cocoon for up to 5 months.

Hatching is brought on by vibration, physical pressure, heat, and air; in other words, the your dog walks in the room, sits down and BAMM.

After hatching, the adult flea finds an animal and within 2 days the female flea begins producing eggs. Fleas can continue to produce eggs for up to 100 days and believe it or not, a single flea can produce thousands of eggs.

I know the whole concept of fleas and their life cycle is gross and personally if I wasn't confronted with our three dogs in constant agony looking at me with those big, sad eyes .. well I'd probably ignore the whole flea thing.

What you do now that you're armed with all this terrific flea knowledge is:

1. Control the fleas on your pet - keep them groomed and use shampoos made for flea control. There are flea medicines that we use in my house. Personally, I prefer "Frontline" because it is a gel and I just rub a little dab at the nape of their neck (do dogs have a nape?) and the fleas are ousted for thirty days or so. You can also get pills like "Program" that control the fleas by sterilizing any female flea that bites your dog.

2. Keep the pet bedding flea-free. This is probably what I had the most trouble with because I have three dogs and they don't sleep in actual beds. But, if you can keep the fleas off the bedding, blankets, carpeting or whatever area they stake-out as their own space, your battle is much easier. Some people even studied fleas and they decided that only about 5% of the adult flea population actually live on your dog. That means the other 95% plus are living either outdoors or in the bedding, carpeting and such.

Don't give up. If you can keep the fleas off your pet or at least under control AND if you are vigilant with the whole bedding issue then fleas won't control your life or that of your dog.

The author of this article, Joanne Robbins is an internet publisher of many sites including http://www.jrsbigdog.com where you can find more information about fleas, flea control, selecting the proper pet for your household plus additional health topics. Also read her Blog at http://www.jrsmarketplace.blogspot.com


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April 2024 solar eclipse isn't a great place for pets, experts say  USA TODAY

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Tri-State nonprofit uses high-tech drones, search and rescue techniques to find lost pets  WCPO 9 Cincinnati

Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella - The Seattle Times
Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  The Seattle Times

"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned - WSBT-TV
"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

Humane Society of Missouri pets for adoption - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Humane Society of Missouri pets for adoption  St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Austin Pets Alive! looks to expand facilities, rebuild Town Lake center in $45M project - KXAN.com
Austin Pets Alive! looks to expand facilities, rebuild Town Lake center in $45M project  KXAN.com

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Pets With Jobs: Where to Meet Portland's Professional Pups, Career Kitties and Busy Birds  Willamette Week

Boarding pets or in-home sitters: In Atlanta, 1 is a clear cost-saver - FOX 5 Atlanta
Boarding pets or in-home sitters: In Atlanta, 1 is a clear cost-saver  FOX 5 Atlanta

Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress - Phys.org
Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress  Phys.org

Rentals and condos would be required to allow pets under proposed bylaw in Arlington - CBS Boston
Rentals and condos would be required to allow pets under proposed bylaw in Arlington  CBS Boston

Pet-sitting: A unique way to travel the world for free - BBC.com
Pet-sitting: A unique way to travel the world for free  BBC.com

Should you be worried about the eclipse's effect on your pets? - News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Should you be worried about the eclipse's effect on your pets?  News 5 Cleveland WEWS

Don't surrender pets to a shelter. Send in a pro to reverse bad behavior, says Utah trainer - KSL NewsRadio
Don't surrender pets to a shelter. Send in a pro to reverse bad behavior, says Utah trainer  KSL NewsRadio

MDARD - MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Pets Safe this Spring Holiday Season - Michigan Courts
MDARD - MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Pets Safe this Spring Holiday Season  Michigan Courts

Keep your pets safe on Easter with these tips - KSAT San Antonio
Keep your pets safe on Easter with these tips  KSAT San Antonio

Pets of the week | North Vernon | madisoncourier.com - Madison Courier
Pets of the week | North Vernon | madisoncourier.com  Madison Courier

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How do cicadas mix with pets? Experts have answers as 17-year cicada season nears  CBS Chicago

Vancouver Safe Stay site provides ‘sense of stability’ by allowing pets - KOIN.com
Vancouver Safe Stay site provides ‘sense of stability’ by allowing pets  KOIN.com

Pets of the Week: Cairo, Charlie, HoneyBee and Ollie are available for adoption - Long Beach Press Telegram
Pets of the Week: Cairo, Charlie, HoneyBee and Ollie are available for adoption  Long Beach Press Telegram

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Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida  The Hill

Pets of the week: Doberman and borzoi looking for new home together after their owner died - The San Diego Union-Tribune
Pets of the week: Doberman and borzoi looking for new home together after their owner died  The San Diego Union-Tribune

Family, pets displaced after Phoenix home fire - FOX 10 News Phoenix
Family, pets displaced after Phoenix home fire  FOX 10 News Phoenix

WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Kane - WNCT
WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Kane  WNCT

Clemson University introduces revamped policy for pets on campus - UpstateToday
Clemson University introduces revamped policy for pets on campus  UpstateToday

Help Loveable Pets Score New Homes at Special Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House on April 7 - Burlington County, NJ - Official Website
Help Loveable Pets Score New Homes at Special Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House on April 7  Burlington County, NJ - Official Website

Steps you can take to prepare your pets for summer - CBS Pittsburgh
Steps you can take to prepare your pets for summer  CBS Pittsburgh

Clemson introduces revamped policy for domestic animals (pets) - Clemson News
Clemson introduces revamped policy for domestic animals (pets)  Clemson News

Pets of the week | Features | davisenterprise.com - Davis Enterprise
Pets of the week | Features | davisenterprise.com  Davis Enterprise

Help loveable pets score new homes - The Sun Newspapers
Help loveable pets score new homes  The Sun Newspapers

Best Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets (March 2024) - MarketWatch
Best Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets (March 2024)  MarketWatch

Common health issues in senior pets - FOX 13 Tampa
Common health issues in senior pets  FOX 13 Tampa

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With Crowded Pet Shelters, Foster Care Eases Strain  ccxmedia.org

Proposed bylaw would have condos and rentals required to allow pets in Arlington - CBS Boston
Proposed bylaw would have condos and rentals required to allow pets in Arlington  CBS Boston

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Pets on the Plaza: Meet Royal - 47abc  WMDT

"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned - WSBT-TV
"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

South Carolina expert weighs in on vaccinating pets - WLTX.com
South Carolina expert weighs in on vaccinating pets  WLTX.com

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QC Animal Welfare Center, Milan, gives tips on keeping pets safe during storms  WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

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53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park  KGET 17

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Enhancing lives with Nashville Therapy Pets  News Channel 5 Nashville

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Meet Waffles and Pancakes: Our Pets of the Day  FOX 5 Atlanta

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Love 4 Pets: March 28, 2024 - KOB.com  KOB 4

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Pet Tutor Treat Dispenser Review 2024: Pros, Cons & Verdict – Dogster  Dogster.com

‘Pet trusts’ in America are growing as pet ownership goes up - KMVT
‘Pet trusts’ in America are growing as pet ownership goes up  KMVT

Shelter of Hope Adoptable Pets - Penn Yan Chronicle-Express
Shelter of Hope Adoptable Pets  Penn Yan Chronicle-Express

Pets Of The Week: Meet Daphne And Persian - Los Alamos Daily Post
Pets Of The Week: Meet Daphne And Persian  Los Alamos Daily Post

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Meet Otis & Barney, our Pets of the Day for March 28  Dayton 24/7 Now

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Woman's Kind Gesture Toward Overheated Squirrel Turns Into Something Magical  Parade Pets

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Make sure your pets are receiving the proper care for their age  WWLP.com

Tulsa Animal Welfare Explains Ordinance Requiring Residents Provide Shelter For Pets - news9.com KWTV
Tulsa Animal Welfare Explains Ordinance Requiring Residents Provide Shelter For Pets  news9.com KWTV

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Protecting Pets and Livestock from Ticks – Sheridan Media  Sheridan Media

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Pets of the week: Xena is a cuddly puppy. Bear is a gorgeous tabby  MLive.com

Arlington resident says dogs 'terrorizing' neighborhood killed 7 of her cats - WJXT News4JAX
Arlington resident says dogs 'terrorizing' neighborhood killed 7 of her cats  WJXT News4JAX

The Champaign Humane Society wants to help pets find new homes — without entering shelters - IPM Newsroom
The Champaign Humane Society wants to help pets find new homes — without entering shelters  IPM Newsroom

Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  Mayo Clinic

Local animal shelter reaches max capacity - WVVA
Local animal shelter reaches max capacity  WVVA

Stardew Valley: How To Rename Your Pet - GameRant
Stardew Valley: How To Rename Your Pet  GameRant

Plant-based dog wellness company launches into Pets at Home - Pet Food Processing
Plant-based dog wellness company launches into Pets at Home  Pet Food Processing

Jersey's Journeys: Adoptable pets at PACC - KGUN 9 Tucson News
Jersey's Journeys: Adoptable pets at PACC  KGUN 9 Tucson News

Joliet Junior College partners with local rescues to help pets get homes - Shaw Local News Network
Joliet Junior College partners with local rescues to help pets get homes  Shaw Local News Network

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The Hardest Part About Having a Reactive Dog Is Other Pet Parents – Dogster  Dogster.com

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Humane Fort Wayne: Pet of the Week 3/28  21 Alive News

KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Robert - Lubbock - KCBD
KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Robert - Lubbock  KCBD

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Helping Your Pets Thrive Through all Stages of Life with Lifestyle Expert Kathy Buccio  WATE 6 On Your Side

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Western Washington man who Shot at Pets, Birds and Squirrels to get Court-Ordered Mental Health Treatment  Big Country News

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Vet discusses importance of spaying/neutering pets | Community | abc12.com  WJRT

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Pet of the Week: 2024 pets  WTOP

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Alexandria Pet Of The Week: An Energetic Girl In Her Senior Years  Patch

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Pets Fur People: Meet Phoebe  KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com

For her services, North Ridgeville notary public asks for pet food - The Morning Journal
For her services, North Ridgeville notary public asks for pet food  The Morning Journal

CSFD receives animal rescue equipment in honor of retiring leader - Colorado Springs Gazette
CSFD receives animal rescue equipment in honor of retiring leader  Colorado Springs Gazette

53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park - Yahoo! Voices
53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park  Yahoo! Voices

6 in 10 pet owners surveyed in the UK, Austria and Denmark believe their pets should have access to the same healthcare treatment options as humans - Vet Candy
6 in 10 pet owners surveyed in the UK, Austria and Denmark believe their pets should have access to the same healthcare treatment options as humans  Vet Candy

City of West Hollywood's Free 'Picasso Pets' Event Returns to West Hollywood Park and will Feature the Swearing-In of ... - City of West Hollywood
City of West Hollywood's Free 'Picasso Pets' Event Returns to West Hollywood Park and will Feature the Swearing-In of ...  City of West Hollywood

Pets of the week: Yukon and Bobble - Fort Bragg Advocate-News
Pets of the week: Yukon and Bobble  Fort Bragg Advocate-News

How microbiome-tailored nutrition can extend a pet's longevity - PetfoodIndustry.com
How microbiome-tailored nutrition can extend a pet's longevity  PetfoodIndustry.com

Enjoy reduce animal adoption fees this Easter at local pet rescues - News3LV
Enjoy reduce animal adoption fees this Easter at local pet rescues  News3LV

PETS OF WEEK: Louco and Binx - WiscNews
PETS OF WEEK: Louco and Binx  WiscNews

Black Dog Animal Rescue Adoptable Pets - March 28, 2024 | Lifestyles | thecheyennepost.com - The Cheyenne Post
Black Dog Animal Rescue Adoptable Pets - March 28, 2024 | Lifestyles | thecheyennepost.com  The Cheyenne Post

Necropsies being conducted after another dog at pet groomer dies - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Necropsies being conducted after another dog at pet groomer dies  WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm

How To Introduce New Pets Into Your Home, According To Experts - Forbes
How To Introduce New Pets Into Your Home, According To Experts  Forbes

Best Pet Insurance Companies for March 2024 - NerdWallet
Best Pet Insurance Companies for March 2024  NerdWallet

Elektra loves the outdoors and plays well with other dogs | Tucson Subaru's Pet of the Week - KVOA Tucson News
Elektra loves the outdoors and plays well with other dogs | Tucson Subaru's Pet of the Week  KVOA Tucson News

Pet of the Week: Meet Ziggy! – KION546 - KION
Pet of the Week: Meet Ziggy! – KION546  KION

Adorable Irish Farm That Lets Guests Cuddle Baby Lambs Is Total Bucket List Bliss - Parade Pets
Adorable Irish Farm That Lets Guests Cuddle Baby Lambs Is Total Bucket List Bliss  Parade Pets

Pet of the Day: Diesel and Zoe - NBC Right Now
Pet of the Day: Diesel and Zoe  NBC Right Now

KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Robert - KCBD
KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Robert  KCBD

16 UK Pet Ownership Statistics in 2024: General & Regional Facts – Dogster - Dogster.com
16 UK Pet Ownership Statistics in 2024: General & Regional Facts – Dogster  Dogster.com

Punxsutawney Phil and 'Wife' Just Became Parents - Parade Pets
Punxsutawney Phil and 'Wife' Just Became Parents  Parade Pets

No More Pretending To Have A Support Animal, American Airlines Makes Pet Travel Easier - View from the Wing
No More Pretending To Have A Support Animal, American Airlines Makes Pet Travel Easier  View from the Wing

SNAPS photo competition will celebrate Superior pets - Boulder Daily Camera
SNAPS photo competition will celebrate Superior pets  Boulder Daily Camera

These plants bloom in western Washington over spring. They’re also toxic to your pets - Tacoma News Tribune
These plants bloom in western Washington over spring. They’re also toxic to your pets  Tacoma News Tribune

5 pet food takeaways from Global Pet Expo 2024 - PetfoodIndustry.com
5 pet food takeaways from Global Pet Expo 2024  PetfoodIndustry.com

Letter to the Editor: Maryville needs reliable pet sitters - Northwest Missourian
Letter to the Editor: Maryville needs reliable pet sitters  Northwest Missourian

Pet Project: Maui looking to smother new owner with kisses - KSN-TV
Pet Project: Maui looking to smother new owner with kisses  KSN-TV

US pet ownership steady since 2010; Cat may rise, dog fall - PetfoodIndustry.com
US pet ownership steady since 2010; Cat may rise, dog fall  PetfoodIndustry.com

New Mexico Living Pet Pics March 28, 2024 - KRQE News 13
New Mexico Living Pet Pics March 28, 2024  KRQE News 13

Ivy Cove Introduces Luxury Pet Accessories - The Garnette Report
Ivy Cove Introduces Luxury Pet Accessories  The Garnette Report

Ikea shows its products destroyed by pets in cute campaign about affordability - Ad Age
Ikea shows its products destroyed by pets in cute campaign about affordability  Ad Age

Everything to know to prep and protect your pets during the solar eclipse in April - phillyBurbs.com
Everything to know to prep and protect your pets during the solar eclipse in April  phillyBurbs.com

Hilarious Baboon's Unbothered Behavior Takes Center Stage During Snack Time - Parade Pets
Hilarious Baboon's Unbothered Behavior Takes Center Stage During Snack Time  Parade Pets

Alaska Airlines passenger reunited with dog after airline accidentally loses pet during loading - New York Post
Alaska Airlines passenger reunited with dog after airline accidentally loses pet during loading  New York Post

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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: More of your adored, adoring, adorable pets  KTVZ

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