Top 6 Warning Signs of Fleas and Common Flea Symptoms
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Top 6 Warning Signs of Fleas and Common Flea Symptoms
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For most of us our pets are another member of the family, and the last thing we want is for them to have fleas or bring fleas into our homes. In this post, we cover the top warning signs of fleas and the top flea symptoms you should look for to get rid of fleas before it’s too late.
Seeing flea droppings is a key warning sign of fleas on dogs or cats
One of the first warning signs of fleas you may notice on your pet is flea droppings on your pet or in their living areas. Fleas don’t always stay on your pet and they can often frequent common living areas for your pet as well.
Fleas can hide in furniture, pet beds, carpet, and many other places your pet may frequent. Looking for flea droppings, or “flea dirt” as it is sometimes called, in your pets fur or living spaces can be an early warning sign of fleas.
These flea droppings can look like small dark seeds on your pets fur. A quick test to determine if it is flea droppings and not just mud or dirt is to take the dirt and place it on a wet paper towel.
If the towel begins to turn a reddish color, you most likely have flea droppings and not just regular dirt. Fleas are parasites that eat blood as their food source.
While flea droppings may look like dirt, they actually contain a fair amount of blood, causing them to turn to a reddish color when mixed with water. In fact, flea droppings have enough blood content that the larva use these droppings as their food source.
Flea eggs on a pet or living area is another top warning sign of fleas
Sometimes confused with flea droppings, flea eggs are another warning sign of fleas on your pets and in your home. Flea eggs however, are a bit harder to spot than flee droppings.
Flea eggs are similar looking to flea droppings, but flea eggs are usually more clear and translucent rather than black like their droppings. Fleas can actually lay up to 50 eggs a day, and the average flea will lay just over 1300 eggs in about a two month time span.
This can cause flea numbers to quickly explode in a very short period of time. While finding flea eggs is a common warning sign of fleas, it can be often very difficult to spot as most flea eggs are only 0.5 mm in length.
Your pets may also develop an allergic reaction and get an itchy red skin rash
Whether your pet develops an allergic rash or not, this flea symptom often leads to excessive itching, scratching, biting, licking, or cleaning of fur, skin, paws.
If you notice your pet is doing any of these excessive methods to deal with itchiness there’s probably a good chance they may have fleas.
Hair loss is another common symptom of fleas
Hair loss in your pets is often caused from the excessive licking and scratching to areas infested with fleas. Fleas tend to hide in the fur of pets which makes it harder when there isn’t hair to hide in.
Your pets may lick and scratch so much that they end up removing patches of hair around their body leaving only bare skin.
Scabs and hot spots can result from continued scratching and licking
Sometimes your pets won’t stop even when they have lost all the hair on areas fleas are feeding. This can cause them to develop sores, scabs, or hot spots on their skin.
Unfortunately, it becomes a vicious cycle with most pets when these scabs or hot spots develop as many just don’t have the sense to leave the wound alone to heal, and continue to itch and lick it doing further damage.
Your best bet at this point is to have them treated for fleas and seek medical attention. You may need to also use cones to prevent your pet from reaching the damaged areas.
Pale and weak gums caused from fleas feeding
Another little known symptom of fleas can be pale to white gums. Since fleas are parasites and feed on blood, this can actually cause an anemic state in some cases.
This means that your pet often won’t get adequate blood flow in their body from the blood loss of fleas feeding. This can cause your pets gums to turn a pale to whitish color.
Tape worms as a warning sign for fleas
The final most common warning signs of fleas is finding tape worms in your pets droppings. Fleas have been known to carry tape worms and as your pet scratches and licks in an attempt to get rid of fleas, they may accidentally ingest these tape worms.
This causes a double issue with the introduction of tape worms. Tape worms are another parasite that robs the body of nutrients and can cause damage to organs throughout your pets body.
Noticing partial or full tape worms in your pet’s droppings should cause concern. Seek immediate medical attention for your pets upon discovering tape worms for treatment of both the worms and most likely fleas as well.
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Thank you so very much for such an informative, educational and beneficial video. This may sound a little weird but I truly enjoyed watching your video.
I do have a question, since watching your video I was wondering if our cats actions, (3 of them) not wanting to run or walk across the kitchen and bathroom floors and the carpeted areas. In order to get to the litter box in the main bathroom they have to walk across the kitchen and dining room floor then the carpeted living room area into the carpeted hallway then to the bathroom they'll use elevated furnishings as if they were part of an obstacle course. If they do happen to touch the floor they'll Sprint. It's gotten to the point where they don't even use the litter box anymore since they are outdoor cats, they'll do their business outdoors just to avoid the floors. Is this yet another sign of fleas in the home? Since their vision is way more powerful than humans would they be able to see those tiny bugs and try to avoid them? I have outfitted them with flea collars ,purchased flea removing products such as a spray carpets and upholstery, just a little side note after a while the spray for the upholstery and carpeting, leaves a very foul odor which you then have to purchase a steamer or have a company come and steam clean thoroughly..
Just to let you know, I will be heading over to your website to see what else you guys have to offer!
Once again thank you so much for such a great video.
PS. If there is anything else you'd be willing to add in the meantime, I'm all ears!!!
Thank You.
Thank you so much
You're most welcome!
Great explanations but no pictures…. Thanks
Thanks for the input! We will look to include that in a future video!
Hi If I put 2 flea collars in the vacuum,after I have to empty the container outside and throw away the flea collars. After I will bring the vacuum container inside in a pail with dawn and bleach and wash the container.After I put it in the bag inside. The next day I dry the container and filter,end part of the vacuum with the bladder and once dry I start the vacuum.Is this correct,,?.I use a bagless ovente vacuum.Thank you for your response.
Hi! It sounds like you have a thorough post-vacuuming routine to help eliminate fleas. The steps you mentioned, such as emptying the container outside, washing it with Dawn and bleach, and ensuring it's fully dry before using it again, are good practices. However, it's essential to refer to the specific instructions provided by the vacuum manufacturer to ensure the proper care and maintenance of your Ovente vacuum. If you have any concerns or questions, it's always a good idea to reach out to the manufacturer for clarification. Thank you for sharing your process!
My cat gave me fleas ;-;
Same. I itch everywhere. But I can’t handle but snuggle with my cat. But it keeps getting more itchy. How do I stop it?
Omg me too :,( I cry
The best thing is to take antihistamines for 7 days once a day before sleeping and they die when they bite you
I have some light itching at random spots in my body...I suspect I got fleas while gardening the other day.
If you suspect that you got fleas while gardening, it's important to take precautions to prevent further infestation. Make sure to thoroughly wash your clothes and check for any signs of fleas or their bites. If the itching persists or worsens, it would be wise to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
M pet was always outside
and when i pet him, he never gave me flea's, which was weird 😕
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I’ve gotten them before but they weren’t a big deal, I easily got rid of them.
@@pleaseenteraname1103 how did you get rid of them?
@@christopheremanuel9438 we got flea spray for a cat, I change my sheets almost every single day, And my family by the steamer.
@@pleaseenteraname1103 Hi where dud you use the steamer?Thank you for your response
He is so handsome 😍
I had a rat come into my room and then I killed it. I started getting bites on my legs but not sure what from. My brother said I might have fleas. I don’t have a pet to look for these warning signs. I’m not worried my pet has them, I’m worried I have them, how can I tell?
If you have red bumps on your arms and legs when you get up in the morning that's one indication you have fleas other signs if you buy some all white socks and you walk around your house and they jump on the socks and start crawling up is another also a better indication is making a homemade flea trap by mixing water with dish soap under a night light or some type of lamp or flashlight
@@lilchi721 so what if a black
So cute
My dog has droppings on him and I cut them and took them off, and i killed one flea but can’t find any other but I’m gonna take him to the vet tomorrow
I reallt hope nothing bad happens
How did it go
This is so discouraging for me wanted to get a dog soon I see dog people so happy but this is discusting, my friend has a puppy I loved him but he was always itchy 😭😭😭
Don't let this discourage you from getting a dog! Fleas can be managed effectively with proper preventative measures and regular grooming. It's important to consult with a veterinarian for guidance on flea control products and methods to keep your future furry friend happy and itch-free. Fleas are a common issue, but with the right care, you can create a comfortable environment for your dog.
Uh what about the plaugue??
Fleas from rats cause that not pets
I have flee issues Jessica Veira star lord
I had orkin come today with a flashlight a told me i dont have them i showed them eggs an fleas... I finally got them to take my money an treat my home and now three days later its worse than ever. I dont have a pet....
How did yuh get rid of them
@@broskolitt4608 hey man . I dealt with fleas about a year ago it was an infestation for sure it took me about 3 months of vacciming every day and having the bare minimum of fabric furniture
@@broskolitt4608 my frens house burnt down so they r staying with me . They brought a puppy who had em . I didn’t care until I seen them on my pit bull . And I CANNOT go thru this again . So here we are Day 1 . Gonna clear the house vacuum and spray down every nick and cranny until I don’t see anymore
@@broskolitt4608 let’s hope I caught it early enough
Dude I have black specs all over me because the fleas love my blood
That's no fun at all! Time to tackle those fleas
some images would have been far more useful than descriptions
Thanks for the feedback! We will look to include images in a future video.
I dont have pets but I've been seeing little black jumping bugs on the carpet and my bed since my beds on the floor I tried to crush them but they won't die and jump away what do I do?
Could possibly be bed bugs, until you find out DO NOT sleep in anyone else’s bed
If they’re jumping and not dying those are definitely fleas. Do you live in a woody area? Lots of wildlife?
Burn the carpet and the bed that should get rid of them
Burn the carpet and the bed that should get rid of them
That’s the same with me and I live in a studio apartment 😣 I’ve literally stayed away from my place cause I wake up with small red bumps and I’m always finding them trying to jump on me
Bro you only have 401 likes
It seems that not many people like bugs. I guess that is why we focus on killing them off for people ;)