How Do Dogs Get Fleas?
Unfortunately, it’s extremely common for dogs to get fleas. And they can contract fleas in more than one way, says Michael Kearley, DVM, a veterinarian in Tampa, Florida. “Long story short, they get fleas from the environment, like in the grass and wooded areas,” he says. Dogs can also get fleas from: Your yard: You might not think of your backyard as the “great outdoors,” but there are still plenty of opportunities for a flea to jump on your doggo directly from your grass. Flea eggs often drop into your yard from other animals. After the eggs hatch and mature into larvae and adult fleas, the fleas are waiting in the grass, ready to jump on your dog. Wild or stray animals: If your dog has a brush with local wildlife (such as raccoons, rabbits, or squirrels,) or stray cats or dogs, they might catch live fleas that hop onto them directly from that animal. Other dogs: Ditto for other dogs—it’s easy for your pup to be exposed to fleas when playing with (or just being in close contact with) another canine pal. You: Sorry to say but yes, you can give fleas to your fur baby, too. If you’re outside and a flea jumps on you, your clothing, or your shoes and then you come inside to greet your dog, the flea can then jump onto them to feed.,Jump to section How Do Dogs Get Fleas? How To Tell If Your Dog Has Fleas How Do You Get Rid of Fleas on a Dog?
