We decided to adopt a dog from the local Humane Society. They had been keeping him for a couple of months after being found as a stray. They said his previous owner decided he didn’t want the dog anymore and just left him. He was a Collie-Shepherd mix and we thought it would be best for our family. However, shortly after bringing him home, my kids started complaining about itching. I thought maybe it was just their imagination because they didn’t have any bites but then I noticed that their pillow cases were covered in tiny white specks — fleas. We quickly took the dog back to the Humane Society who then showed us how to get rid of fleas on dogs and keep them away in the future. Fleas are probably the most common pest that can afflict your furry friend. If left untreated, they have the potential to spread to all members of the family and cause health problems, especially in children. In fact, many people cannot help but develop flea allergies after becoming exposed to them. If you are one of those people, then here is what you need to know about flea removal and prevention.

How To Know If Your Puppy Has Fleas

Introduction

In this article, we’ll give you the information you need to identify a flea problem and provide your dog with relief.

Your puppy won’t stop scratching

Fleas are common in puppies. They cause the dog to scratch itself, which is a sign of irritation.

Some owner’s mistake flea scratching for other causes of scratching, such as allergies or dry skin. If you’re not sure if your puppy has fleas, note whether they are scratching frequently and aggressively; if they are, there’s a good chance they’re suffering from flea irritation!

You see fleas jumping around

If you see fleas jumping around, your puppy probably has them. Fleas are usually found on your puppy’s belly, around the tail and on the neck. They are small insects that live off of blood meals from their hosts. The flea can jump 150 times its own height! That’s impressive for an insect—and a bit scary if they happen to be in your house or on one of your other pets.

You can see small black things in your puppy’s fur

If you look at the fur on your dog, you may notice small black specks. These are flea dirt and can be seen on any area of your dog’s body where there is hair.

When looking for flea dirt, it’s best to get down to your puppy’s eye level. You should also look for fleas in their coat as well as check for signs of itching or scratching which is often a result of fleas biting them.

Your puppy is losing his/her hair

If your dog is losing his or her hair, it could be a sign of fleas. If you suspect that the problem may be fleas, check for signs of bites on the skin and watch for other symptoms (discussed below).

Fleas are parasites that feed off of dogs’ blood by biting them around the neck and legs. These little bugs can cause anemia in dogs and cats, as well as allergic reactions when they bite people. They will also reproduce in large numbers if unchecked—which is why it’s important to get rid of them before they have time to do so.

The best way to know if your puppy has fleas is by looking for small black specs in their fur.

The best way to know if your puppy has fleas is by looking for small black specs in their fur. If you see these specks, this means that your puppy is infested with fleas. To be sure, pull back the fur on the dog’s body and look at its skin underneath. If there are tiny black dots moving around on the skin, then there are probably fleas on their body too!

If you’re still unsure whether or not your pet has fleas, try using a fine-tooth comb on him/her. This can help you get rid of any unwanted creatures that might be hiding out in his/her coat (and it will also make them feel good). If blood appears when removing these pests from their bodies (and especially if there are large clumps of dead insects), then it’s likely that they were bitten by them before being treated by humans like us here at Planet Paws Pet Care Services.”

Conclusion

It can be hard to know for sure whether your puppy has fleas. They are tiny, so even if you have a good look at their coat, it can be difficult to spot them. However, there are plenty of signs that you can look out for that will help you tell if they have fleas. If your puppy is scratching themselves more often than usual, then this could be a sign that they have fleas. Flea dirt and hot spots are also signs of infestation. If you see any of these symptoms in your puppy, it’s time to get treatment before things get worse!