Fleas on a Labrador

If your Labrador has fleas, choose a flea control product based on the dog's age. If the dog is a puppy, choose a safer flea control product such as Advocate. If the dog is an adult, you can choose flea control products like Frontline or Nexgard. Remember to apply the flea control product monthly to prevent flea infections more effectively.

Causes of Dog Fleas

Dog fleas are caused by improper breeding environment and lack of regular external flea control. When a dog is infected with fleas, there will be black dots on the fur, which are flea eggs. Adult fleas feed on blood, which can cause dogs to become irritable, bite their skin, and develop non-specific skin inflammation. Severely infected dogs may even develop anemia, so it is recommended to regularly apply external flea control products to dogs.

Symptoms of Fleas on a Dog

The main clinical symptom of this disease is itching. The affected dog may show signs of scratching, rubbing, and biting its fur, causing hair loss, broken hair, and abrasions. In severe cases, there may be fluid oozing from the skin磨损处, even forming pus. Sometimes, it can cause allergic reactions, forming eczema and leading to decreased appetite and reduced vitality in dogs.

What to Do if Your Dog Has Fleas

Spray flea control products: Always use dog-specific flea control products, which can be purchased at pet hospitals.
Use flea soap: Buy a flea soap specifically designed for dogs and use it when bathing your dog. Create a foam and let it stay on the dog's fur for a few minutes to kill flea eggs and fleas.
Apply flea powder: There are flea powders available on the market that can be sprinkled on the dog's body. However, try not to let the dog lick the powder, as these products can cause significant harm to the dog's body if ingested in large amounts.

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