Fleas like to feed off the blood of cats, dogs or people. While fleas are far from deadly, their bites are extremely itchy and will affect dogs, cats and people.
Common symptoms of flea bites are:
A flea bite will agitate and aggravate the skin. Flea bites itch because they cause an allergic reaction with the skin. Generally this reaction just results in little swollen bumps on the skin; a very similar skin reaction to that of mosquito bites. However, sensitivity to flea bites varies between people; children are often more sensitive and may have a more severe reaction. In sensitive people the bite is often surrounded by a “halo” of red, irritated skin.
Common treatments for flea bites:
Flea Bites on Humans: Where do humans generally get bitten?
Human flea bites generally happen in areas of tight clothing, like the lower legs and around the waist.
Where do fleas come from?
Household pets such as cats and dogs are usually the main carriers of fleas in the United States.
Pets and their bedding should be kept clean to help control flea problems. Once a pet brings fleas in it will most certainly affect the other members of the household if the problem is not taken care of quickly.
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There are many medications used to avoid the infection of fleas on dogs, some of these are: sprays, powders and collar. It is better to go for a serious treatment if the fles has already infested the dog – this is the best way out, since the infection is already established and will require treatment to remove it completely. Preventive measures are only taken to stop or prevent the infection of the dog.