Fleas are a very common problem. They’re all around and jump onto your pet from infested environments such as homes, gardens and parks – but not usually from other infested pets as is often thought. Once a flea has found a suitable host it will tend to stay there.
Fleas can be irritating and painful for your pet and your family, but they can also cause more serious problems, for example:
- Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) – a skin condition caused by an allergy to flea saliva or faeces that needs to be diagnosed by a vet
- Transmission of tapeworm- tapeworm eggs live within the flea so when your pet grooms themselves they swallow the flea and tapeworm egg
- Blood loss and anaemia in puppies and kittens
