All about fleas
ALL ABOUT FLEAS
Fleas can be a major problem not only for pets, but also for their owners; therefore, it is vital that you have conversations with your pet-owning customers about the importance of flea management.
Click the numbers to find out some key facts about fleas, which will help you with your conversations.
Fleas are very common: 1 in 4 cats and 1 in 6 dogs are infested with fleas at any given time.5
Fleas are more than just a minor irritation, they can result in:
- Intense itching (pruritus)
- Flea allergy dermatitis, which needs veterinary attention
- Anaemia in puppies and kittens
- The transmission of tapeworms to dogs and cats.
Fleas lay eggs that fall off the pet, hatch and infest the home. A single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day, which fall off the pet and hatch. This is why 95% of a flea problem exists in the home.
Fleas rarely jump from one pet to another. The most common way pets pick up fleas is from infested environments indoors and outdoors.
Pet owners can also be bitten by dog and cat fleas.