Fleas are commonly seen as pests in warmer weather, but they can still bother your dog during winter. Image: Pexels
Can dogs get fleas in the winter?
Only 5% of the total flea population consists of adult fleas you can see on your dog; the rest is hidden in their environment.
Fleas are commonly seen as pests in warmer weather, but they can still bother your dog during winter. Image: Pexels
If you were wishing for a winter without flea and tick problems, it’s not going to happen.
Fleas are commonly seen as pests in warmer weather, but they can still bother your dog during winter.
Yes, fleas can bother dogs in winter due to body warmth or cozy spots.
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A single adult flea can lay many eggs, and these eggs can survive in cold weather.
Adult fleas live up to 100 days and a female can lay up to 50 eggs in a day under suitable conditions.
Eggs drop off your dog as they move, spreading throughout your dog’s environment.
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Signs your dog has fleas
Dogs get fleas when a flea jumps onto them; fleas don’t fly.
They survive by feeding on the dog’s blood, which can cause health problems.
Only 5% of the total flea population consists of adult fleas you can see on your dog; the rest (eggs, larvae, and pupae) is hidden in the environment.
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Flea bites can lead to infectious issues like tapeworm infection and bacterial infections.
Dogs may also have skin problems, such as itchy and red skin, hair loss, or severe lesions due to flea allergic dermatitis.
Heavy infestations can even cause anemia in small puppies.
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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence
