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Flea
Fleas are small, brown or black, wingless, rapid-moving insects that feed on blood by biting Pets and, occasionally, people. If enough blood is taken from a pet they become anemia due to the blood loss. If a flea was infected with tapeworms and the pet eats the flea it is likely that the pet will also develop tapeworms.
Tick
Ticks are small insects that live by taking blood meals from mammals. They are found in most parts of the United States. Ticks can carry several diseases that infect dogs and cats (as well as people and other mammals) by transmitting microscopic bacteria.
Flea bite dermatitis
Dermatitis is inflammation or infection of the skin. Symptoms of flea bite dermatitis are the result of your Pet's allergy to flea saliva.
Tick Disease
Ticks are small insects that live by taking blood meals from mammals. They are found in most parts of the United States. Ticks can carry several diseases that infect dogs and cats (as well as people and other mammals) by transmitting microscopic bacteria or organisms into the bloodstream. These microscopic invaders can cause Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, as well as several less commonly known diseases such as Babesiosis and Ehrlichiosis. All of these ailments have the potential to cause serious and life threatening illness.
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Flea Control
Flea bites are the number one cause of allergies in cats and dogs and can cause severe reactions. If left untreated they can lead to skin infection requiring antibiotic treatment and more serious medical condidtions such as anemia. This video is intended to help you learn more about how to protect your Pet against fleas.
Flea Bite Dermatitis, Flea Allergy
Dermatitis is inflammation or infection of the skin. Symptoms of flea bite dermatitis are the result of your Pet's allergy to flea saliva. Just as one bee sting can cause an allergic reaction in some people, the bite of only one flea may be sufficient to cause a problem for some Pets.
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