{"id":139,"date":"2021-09-14T13:25:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T20:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2022-03-09T12:44:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T20:44:48","slug":"help-my-pet-has-fleas-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/help-my-pet-has-fleas-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! My Pet Has Fleas. Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1504\" height=\"996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-496033130.jpg\" alt=\"Pet has fleas.\" class=\"wp-image-140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-496033130.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-496033130-1500x993.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-496033130-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not unheard of for a pet to pick up a single flea while at the park, hunting mice, or when socializing with other pet friends. In fact, these tiny parasites are ubiquitous even without close proximity to nature. Once you spot a single flea, however, a full-on infestation may be just around the corner. Staying on top of your pet\u2019s parasite preventative is essential, but this friendly reminder isn\u2019t always helpful when a pet has fleas and is battling the associated symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevention Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a relief when you know your pet is currently on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/pet-wellness-plans\/\">parasite prevention<\/a>. What happens a lot, though, is that pet owners allow the year-round medication to lapse during the \u201coff-season\u201d when fleas enter a period of dormancy. Unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/summer-pet-safety-keeping-your-pets-cool-in-summer-heat\/\">when they wake up in spring<\/a>, they\u2019re really hungry. Feasting on an unprotected pet quickly leads to many problems, including exponential reproduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Flea-Size View<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fleas easily launch and attach themselves to passersby. Whether it\u2019s your pant leg or your pet\u2019s fur coat, they leave their moist, shady, overgrown homes in wood or leaf piles, mulch, under porches or inside crawl spaces for the possibility of blood meals from various hosts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squirrels and rodents are known carriers of fleas, but they aren\u2019t uncommon in other wildlife, too. In fact, once fleas get a foothold on animals that visit your yard, it can be even more difficult to eradicate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Leads to Many<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An infestation can take up to several months to eliminate because of the flea life cycle. Fleas can lay dozens of eggs every single day, filling your home\u2019s carpet, bedding, and upholstery within twenty-four hours of their arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brown or black fleas hatch from eggs within a couple of days and have the potential to live on their hosts for months if not dealt with immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So Itchy, So Uncomfortable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet has fleas, you\u2019ll know it from their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/loud-noises-how-to-calm-your-pets-anxiety\/\">incessant scratching and uncontrollable itching<\/a>. Because of the swelling and inflammation, flea bites can actually turn into secondary bacterial infections and\/or hair loss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s worse, fleas can carry and spread bacteria and viruses. They also act as incubators for tapeworms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent Problems Before They Occur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet has fleas, you have to act quickly to prevent associated problems, such as flea allergy dermatitis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Products to treat your pet, the home, furniture, and outside areas are effective if used correctly. Closely watch your pet\u2019s skin and behavior for any signs of negative reactions to flea treatment medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning the home every day (sometimes more than once) can help remove these pests. Wash bedding, blankets, pillows, and more as often as possible to reduce eggs and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After a Pet Has Fleas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you and your pet live through a flea infestation, chances are you\u2019ll be advocates for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/get-to-know-our-comprehensive-pet-wellness-plans-at-marketplace-vet\/\">year-round parasite preventive<\/a>. After all, this easily administered medicine is all you really need to prevent fleas (and other parasites) from feeding on your pet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pest professional can help you determine what\u2019s needed outside the home, just be sure that any products are pet-safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet has fleas, or you simply want to stay in front of this terrible outcome, give us a call at (916) 939\u20111705. We\u2019re always here for you at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/\">MarketPlace Veterinary Hospital<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not unheard of for a pet to pick up a single flea while at the park, hunting mice, or when socializing with other pet friends. In fact, these tiny parasites are ubiquitous even without close proximity to nature. Once you spot a single flea, however, a full-on infestation may be just around the corner. 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