Fleas are pesky insects that can ruin the life of your pet. However, did you know that a flea’s life cycle can also be harmful to your health? No one wants to worry about picking up bed bugs but let’s face it… most of us stop and think twice before bringing home a dog or cat with fleas. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the Mayo Clinic, the majority of people allergic to cat dander have no problems with their pets. Those of you who do have issues with cats are more likely to have problems with dogs, too. The issue of fleas and pets is a pretty common one. Mostly because flea infestation can be potentially dangerous to your dog – in fact, it can even kill your pet if pest control measures aren’t taken. There are many common methods to get rid of fleas from dog’s fur (or other animals), but you have to know which of them are effective and which ones aren’t. The most popular method is bathing, which many pet owners and even veterinarians recommend for getting rid of dog’s fleas. Fleas feed on blood and have strong hind legs for jumping. They are found all over the world, but are more common in areas where there are animals. In North America, the cat flea is often considered the most common flea problem. These parasites prefer to live on dogs and cats, which they bite frequently. Fleas can bite humans as well, although they do not live on them because humans can fight back or remove them. Fleas feed on the blood of mammals, including humans. They are wingless insects with powerful hind legs adapted for jumping. Fleas can jump vertically up to 7 in (18 cm) and horizontally up to 13 in (33 cm). Their body is laterally compressed, permitting easy movement through the hairs or feathers on the host animal’s body (or in the case of humans, under clothing).

Can Dog Fleas Live On Bedding

Yes, fleas can live on your bedding.

Fleas are not just mobile insects. They can progress through all of their life stages without moving, taking care to protect themselves by anchoring themselves with their claws. Flea eggs can hatch on bedding or other materials and remain there until they mature into adults. These eggs usually hatch within 2 weeks, but they may stay dormant for months if the conditions aren’t right.

A flea that is born on your pet’s bedding will remain there until it finds a new host to feed from (this includes both humans and pets). But many people who realize that fleas can live in bedding wonder: how do fleas get here? An adult female flea can lay up to 50 eggs each day, often dropping them wherever she goes. This means that a single flea could drop dozens of eggs onto your bedding as she travels towards her next meal! Since these eggs require nothing more than warmth and moisture to thrive, a warm spot between sheets is perfect for them; you’ll need only a few days before hatching occurs!

Flea eggs can stay dormant on bedding for many months.

Did you know that flea eggs can remain dormant on your bedding for many months? Female fleas can lay up to 30 eggs per day, and while the eggs are infertile, they can still be a problem. If a pregnant flea lays eggs on your bedding, those eggs are capable of staying in the fibers for long periods of time without hatching. Additionally, female fleas that have recently eaten blood have the ability to lay fertile eggs—these will hatch into larvae within 10 days.

If your dog has fleas but you don’t see any sign of them on his skin or fur, it’s possible that the fleas have laid their eggs on your bedding instead. This is especially likely if you’ve been giving your dog frequent baths followed by drying him with a towel or blow dryer—the rough action from these treatments may cause some of the fleas to fall off during bathing and onto areas nearby like your sheets and blankets.

Dog fleas can bite humans.

• Dog fleas are capable of biting you and causing allergy symptoms. Flea allergy dermatitis is the medical term for a reaction to flea saliva, which may lead to itching, hair loss, and skin infections.
• Dog fleas can cause skin infections in humans. Common dog parasites like Ctenocephalides felis or Ctenocephalides canis can transmit diseases such as typhus and tungiasis to humans through their bites.

If you have dog fleas, clean your bedding immediately and contact a professional if you continue to experience flea problems.

If you have dog fleas, clean your bedding immediately and contact a professional if you continue to experience flea problems.

Wash all bedding in hot water and soap, then dry on high heat for at least 10 minutes. Wash not only sheets and blankets but also pillows, curtains, dog beds, pet carriers and toys—any fabric that comes into contact with your dog or their living space.