It can be hard to know if your black dog has fleas. Dog hair hides the little critters pretty well, and they can make their way into our homes without us knowing. I have found there’s a easy way to tell if you do have a flea problem in your home. That is, if you have one of the right dogs! Fleas, more than any other creature, are the bane of many a pet owner’s existence. One flea can lead to an outbreak across your entire home, resulting in poor hygiene as you try to keep the little parasites away from you. Your vacuum cleaner will likely be over-hauled by the end of it all. Which is why I think that most pet owners would be fairly happy if they could find a way to know whether or not they have fleas at all. You want to know how to get rid of fleas on a dog? I know you’re probably frantic when your pet gets fleas. Checking your dog for this parasite is something that you should do frequently to make sure that you don’t have them. There are home remedies and professional methods for removing them. Let’s check out some of these options.

How To Know Dog Has Fleas

Introduction

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You see flea eggs, larvae or fleas on your dog.

If you think your dog has fleas, then it’s time to take action. You can identify the presence of fleas by closely examining your dog’s fur. Look for any visible signs of fleas or flea eggs on their coats and skin.

For example:

• Flea eggs are small and white in color, roughly the size of a grain of rice. They may be difficult to spot as they tend to blend in with hair or fur colors depending on where they are located on the body—especially if they end up falling into dark areas such as between toes or near joints where there is less light.
• If you see what looks like tiny grains of sand stuck in your dog’s coat but aren’t sure if these are adult fleas or just dirt from outside then run a comb through the affected area to remove these particles (or take them off with a damp cloth). If there are still some left after brushing then repeat this process until all signs have gone away/are gone because this means there was an infestation that needed treatment immediately!

Your pet is scratching more than usual.

If you notice your pet is scratching a lot more than usual, it could be that they have fleas. Fleas not only bite dogs and cats but they also like to jump onto humans in search of a meal. If you see red, raised bites or hives on your dog, consider other causes of itching like allergies and contact your veterinarian for further evaluation.

You see bald or scabbed patches on your dog’s skin.

If your dog has fleas, you’ll likely see bald or scabbed patches on their skin. Look for these areas around the ears, neck and back of your dog’s body. If a flea problem is left untreated for too long, your dog may begin to lose fur in these spots as well.

Your dog has a flea allergy.

If your dog is scratching more than normal, it could be a flea allergy. Fleas are hard to get rid of, and they can cause serious damage to a dog’s skin and overall health if left untreated. This can also lead to a host of other issues including scabbing, hair loss and even secondary infections such as mange or worms if the environment isn’t properly cleaned up.

Be sure to keep the dog away from other pets and the family until treatment is complete.

• If you have other pets and people in your household, be sure to keep them out of the room where you are treating your dog.
• Avoid contact with other animals until treatment is complete. Keep in mind that fleas can live for a short time off their host and will readily jump onto another animal or person if they get the chance.

Conclusion

As you can see, prevention is the best way to deal with fleas in dogs. If you already have an infestation, it’s important to react quickly and use a combination of flea treatments. And if your dog has been scratching excessively or losing its hair, these are signs that something other than fleas is bothering your pup!