How can you tell if your dog has fleas?

As the infestation grows, your dog may begin biting at himself, and he may whine as fleas dine on his unprotected skin. In the case of a minor infestation, you may be unable to see fleas on your dog's body. Check his armpits and his tail area where fleas normally gather. read more

A bath can serve several purposes if you suspect your dog has fleas. The appearance of fleas in your dog's bath water can confirm their presence on his body. Additionally, using a mild dish soap as a shampoo will kill the fleas on your dog's body, and the bath can help soothe your dog's inflamed skin. read more

Check your dog’s fur to spot adult fleas. Use your fingers to part your dog's fur so that you can see its skin, looking for signs of adult fleas. Fleas tend to prefer the base of the tail, the abdomen, and behind the ears, but they can be found anywhere on the dog. Adult fleas are about the size of a pencil lead. read more

Let’s face it—fleas are everywhere. They’re so tiny, they can be hard to detect at first, and before you know it, you’ve got a flea infestation on your hands alone with an itchy, unhappy dog. read more