Can dogs carry bed bugs?

Are bed bugs harmful to your dog? Latching onto a dog is a bed bug's last resort. They don't want to climb through all that fur to get to some juicy skin they can siphon blood out of. The good news is that, unlike other blood-sucking parasites, bed bugs do not carry disease. read more

They sure can. Although it is typically uncommon for bed bugs to make their way onto your pet while it’s outside — after all, bed bugs are nocturnal and they don’t particularly like fur — for the safety of your pet and your family, you shouldn’t disregard the possibility. read more

A: They're annoying and their bites can cause skin irritation and itching that, if severe, might require some minor treatment, but the good news is that bed bugs aren't known to transmit disease. read more

Bed bugs, unlike fleas, do not infest their hosts. They live in and around bedding. They feed on their victims and then retire. Humans, cats, and dogs can be bitten by the parasites, but none of us carry them on our bodies. Bed bug bites can cause itching and may exacerbate allergies in dogs and cats. read more