Have you noticed that your dog is scratching itself more than usual? Does it itch all day long? Are there little black specks on your carpet or on its fur? It might be fleas. Fleas reproduce quickly and their bites hurt the most. All these can be annoying and disruptive, especially if your dog sleeps on your bed. You can’t just get rid of the fleas when they are so tough to notice and look for signs of fleas in the house. In this article, we will let you know how to spot fleas in dogs and provide effective remedies for removing dog fleas naturally. Let’s face it–fleas are a menace. Some dogs develop an allergy and can have some horrible side effects that can easily be prevented. When my dog started itching all the time and scratching, I initially assumed it was allergies, but as it turned out, she had fleas. This blog post is to help you recognize if your puppy has fleas and some advice on how to handle it. I was surprised at the number of times I had to ask my friends, colleagues, and family if their puppies had fleas. In my experience, most people don’t know many signs of fleas on a dog. Eventually, I decided to write a blog with the top signs of fleas on dogs. I hope this blog helps you identify all the symptoms and tell whether your puppy has fleas or not.

How To Know If Puppy Has Fleas

Introduction

Welp. You’ve got a puppy now, and you’re eager to get started as his or her parent. But before you can really dig into the joys of puppy parenthood, there are some basics that need to be taken care of—like figuring out if your new dog has fleas. Wait… is that even something we have to worry about anymore? Yep, fleas still exist and can be a real pain in the butt (and on your dog’s paw). If you suspect your new fur baby has them, here are all the signs you should be looking for so you can get him treated as soon as possible:

Part your pet’s hair.

You may not be able to see fleas on your dog or cat directly, but you can spot them in the hair. If you have a magnifying glass that helps immensely. Part their hair into different sections and look for signs of fleas, like bite marks and redness around their ears or neck.

Look for flea eggs.

• Look for flea eggs. Fleas lay their eggs on the host animal, and these small white oval-shaped eggs are very easy to miss. They may be hard to find as they are so small, but if you look closely at your puppy’s fur or skin, you will see them.

Look for flea dirt.

Flea dirt looks like dark pepper specks. It’s not just skin irritation; it can also cause skin allergies. Flea dirt also makes your pet itch and scratch, so if you see signs of this, take action right away!

Fleas can feed on a lot of different things in addition to blood, including dead insects and even the feces of other fleas! If your home has been infested with fleas for a long time, there might be quite a bit of it lying around. Once you’ve cleaned up the flooring where the flea dirt was found (such as carpet), treat your pet with an insecticide product that also kills fleas or ticks—and then vacuum thoroughly once every few months until it’s gone completely from your house.

Pay attention to your pet’s behavior.

Your pet’s behavior may be the best way to tell whether or not your puppy has fleas. Remember, it is normal for a dog to scratch an itch from time to time. However, if you see your dog itching and biting themselves excessively, especially around their tail or bottom area (where the flea eggs are most likely to be), this could be a sign of fleas. If you notice any signs of hair loss and scabs on your puppy’s skin as well, these can also be indications that they have fleas. In addition, if you find tiny brown spots on your clothes after spending time with your pup or seeing them recently groomed by a groomer then this might indicate that they have flea dirt stuck in their fur which would suggest that they do indeed have parasites in them!

Take a flea comb to your pet.

Take a flea comb to your pet. Flea combs are available at pet stores, but you can also improvise one by cutting the teeth of a regular comb so they’re very close together.

To use it, stroke your dog or cat from head to tail several times with the flea comb. Remember to clean out any stray hairs that get caught in between each stroke as well. If you see any black specks on the teeth of your comb, those could be flea eggs or larvae! Repeat this process several times so you know for sure if there’s an infestation going on.

Check other pets in the household.

You may have noticed that your puppy has fleas, but if you’ve only just taken on a new pet, it’s important to check other pets in your household as well. Fleas can spread from one animal to another and can cause problems for all of the animals living under one roof.

If any of your other pets are showing signs of flea infestation, then they should be treated for this as well. The best way to treat all of these animals is by using a topical product designed specifically for dogs or cats (depending on which type of animal it is).

While you’re checking each pet individually, don’t forget about those who don’t live in your home but visit regularly—like when they’re boarded at doggy daycare or go on play dates with friends’ pets outside of their normal routine!

Fleas can also make their way into your home and become part of your indoor environment as well, according to the ASPCA, so you’ll want to check your house, too.

You can also look for fleas in your house. Fleas can live in your carpet, linens and other fabrics, according to the ASPCA. You’ll want to check your house for any signs of flea activity, like droppings or dark spots on your furniture that could be dried blood from a bite wound.

If you find these signs, take action immediately by vacuuming thoroughly and washing all bedding in hot water with detergent — including stuffed animals that may not have been washed since they were purchased.

If your puppy has fleas, it’s important to get rid of them as soon as possible, both for the puppy and everyone else in the household.

Fleas are a huge problem for pets, and they can also transmit diseases to people. If you see your puppy scratching excessively and biting at his or her fur all of the time, there’s a good chance that he or she has fleas.

In addition to being irritating and uncomfortable for your pet, fleas can carry tapeworms which will infect both dogs and humans alike. So if your dog has been infected with tapeworms due to flea infestation, it’s important to get rid of them as soon as possible, both for the puppy and everyone else in the household.

It’s not just puppies who suffer from this problem—fleas can bite any animal! That includes cats and even humans alike! In fact, some people develop severe allergies from being bitten by fleas more than once (or even once). So if you think you’ve found yourself with an allergic reaction after being bitten by one of these pesky little creatures, take this as evidence that what you’ve been suffering through isn’t just “the flu.”

Conclusion

If you suspect that your puppy has fleas, you may be right. There are several signs to look out for and a few things to do as well. Hopefully this article has given you some guidance on how to identify if your puppy has fleas and what to do next.