Why do dogs have fleas?

1. Dogs are bought from dog farms with poor environment. Most of these dogs will have fleas on their bodies and have weak constitutions. It is recommended to buy from a regular and trustworthy dog ​​farm
2. The dog was infected by a dog with fleas when playing with its companions. Therefore, you must remember to clean your dog’s hair after taking your dog out to play, and be careful not to let your dog come into contact with playmates with skin diseases.
3. If the dog has come into contact with items containing flea eggs, this is a sign of household hygiene that needs attention.

Symptoms of fleas on dogs

1. Dogs keep rubbing, scratching and biting their skin. This is because fleas cause itching of the dog’s skin.
2. You can see the small black dots (feces) and small white dots (eggs) left by fleas on the dog's body when you remove the dog's hair.
3. Use a comb to comb the dog's fur and the flea excrement will continue to fall off, then you can confirm that there are fleas on the dog.

Methods to remove fleas on dogs

1. Orange peel juice. Mix fresh orange peels with boiling water and squeeze to form juice, which can be sprayed on your dog or soaked in a towel and covered on your dog.
2. Toilet water. Toilet water not only repels mosquitoes, it can also be sprayed on dogs to get rid of fleas.
3. Lemon juice. Use the same way as orange peel juice.
4. Use insect repellent or flea soap, which can be purchased at the pet hospital. It can effectively kill and remove fleas after being used on dogs.

Measures to prevent fleas on dogs

If you want your dog to be flea-free, the most effective measure is to pay attention to hygiene, comb your dog's hair frequently, and get plenty of sunshine. Supplies should be cleaned regularly and the home should be kept clean and hygienic. Wearing a flea collar on your dog and feeding them flea medicine can also help to a certain extent.