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Fleas

Fleas are wingless insects that live off the blood of mammals and birds. There are over 2,000 species of fleas, and due to their thick outer layer, are difficult to kill through force alone. When fleas feed on a host, they tend to leave raised and itchy bumps, and can sometimes cause diseases.

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Is it common for guinea pigs to get fleas?

Guinea pigs can get mites but fleas do not live on them.

Do dogs act differently when they have fleas?

Well at first they start itching and biting. And eventually there hair well start falling out because they have been biting. So before they start losing hair you should ask a veterinarian for medicine to treat it because when the hair starts falling out, it is hard for it to grow back.

What does Lay with dogs who have fleas you get them mean?

It basically means: if you hang with the wrong crowd, when they go down, you're going down with 'em.

Do lice come from fleas?

No, lice do not come from fleas. Lice are transmitted through contact with another animal/human that has lice or with an item that has been contaminated through contact with an infected animal/human. For example, brushes can have lice in them and when used on more than one person or animal the lice can then move from one to another.

What to do if your dog has fleas?

fleas are like head lice or nits for humans, they don't do much damage but they are very itchy. it would be best for your dog if you bought some flea treatment on. i would recommend frontline plus.

Give your dog a bath, while getting a thin bristled comb to scrape some off her/him.

put frontline plus on every month and don't forget because most people miss what day or date they have to put it on.

Good luck:)

Can hookworm burrow into the skin?

Yes, hookworms are able to penetrate intact skin and that is actually the main way for a person to become infected. Hookworms usually infect a person who has been walking barefoot in contaminated soil. Most people who are infected show no symptoms and do not even know that they have the parasite. If a person does show adverse symptoms, and it is due to hookworm, there is medicine to treat the infected person.

Does cedar repel fleas?

Yes. It has a natural oil in it that deters fleas, like mint.

Can you mix flea and tick killer spray with weed killer?

You can, but you might want to check with a garden store before you do because you can cause problems by mixing certain chemicals. They might have something already made for that purpose. "Agent Orange" was basically just a mix of two kinds of weed and woody plant killers.

What is the best dog shampoo for fleas and ticks?

There is no "best" but there are effective ways to remove fleas on dogs. One is bathing him in dog shampoo and a dish soap. Frontline is good but please note that you should not use it indefinitely because it can make your pet sick. Now that the fleas are gone, there are still chances that fleas will return. It's because there are still "FLEA EGGS" lying around the house. They often fall off on your dog and find their way back into your pet.

What are grass fleas?

Fleas are animals that live off the blood of animals.

A flea is a tiny insect that burrows into usually a pet's skin and can jump from place to place.

Why dogs scratch so much if they dont have fleas?

first of all it depends on the type of dog you have i have a pug a nd pugs skin gets really irritated if you don't take care of it i use a special oat meal based shampoo and her skin isn't irritated... it also can be the food she eats if her food is not nutrisious enough it can be very uncomfertable..

What would happen if humans had the jumping ability of a flea?

If we had the jumping ability of a flea, (I assume you mean scaled up to human size), we would be able to jump metres up into the air. If a flea can jump over 30 times higher then its own body height, imagine a human doing the same.

What is the best thing to do for ticks and fleas on your dog?

There are various methods and products you can make use of for tick and flea removal:

* Flea combs * Sprays * Shampoos * Collars * Oral products or medication

I also found a great read on www.petshed.com discussing tick and flea prevention. It is very informative and quite fun to read, too. Look for the link in this answer - the title is "Top 10 Tips for a Tick-Free Spring Season"

More advice from the WikiAnswers community...

* My favorite product for fleas and ticks is Front line Plus. It must be applied monthly for control of ticks, and every 3 months just for fleas. * If you are in a desert area you may not need flea medications being the fleas can't survive in dry hot climates. * You can phone your vet for this information totally free. * I have used Program for several years. It comes in small tubes. You cut off the end and pull back the hair between the cat or dog's shoulder blades and place it on their skin and do not rub in. This should be repeated every three to four months. Humans also can bring fleas into the home just from walking on grass. * Vacuuming every two days when there is a flea outbreak is wise and get into those corners of the room as well as these are where the fleas hide out. Put a flea collar into the bag of vacuum. * Vets highly recommend several varieties of flea control and it's best to discuss this matter with them. The labeling on these products may not tell you all you need to know about them. I have found 'Program' to be very affective and very safe on my pets.

Can fleas be spread from human to human?

Yes, this happens all the time. Fleas typically prefer to live on other mammals like dogs and cats because they can hide in the fur coat easier. However, if a human is the only meal they can find, fleas will happily feed on humans with no problem.
A flea would much prefer to live off of the blood of cats, dogs, or other animals, than they would that of a human. It is extremely unlikely for a human to be infested with fleas, but singular flea-bites are not uncommon.

How do water fleas eat?

Fleas are considered a parasite. Often parasites are left off food webs, however, if they are included they would be at the top, meaning they don't get eaten. They have an extreamly important place in the biosphere keeping the dominant species in check so other, similar, animals can survive. However they are not directly linked with the food chain. In saying this it is important to realise that there are organisms called epiparisites - which are parasites which feed on other parasites, though to my knowledge there is not an epiparisite that feeds on fleas.

Do flea collars kill fleas?

No flea collars don't kill fleas they only get rid of them but not kill them.

The flea collars that look like thin collars but have a (usually) circular dangle attached (which contain chemicals the fleas don't like and will jump off the dog) can also kill your pet as they are toxic and tend to get dipped in the water bowl when your dog takes a drink. Next drink, your dog is poisoning itself.

There are several excellent, topically applied treatments that protect your dog and kill the fleas. I use Frontline as it can be purchased in bulk over the counter (on the Net), applied monthly, and at a much more favorable price point than others when purchased year around or for the season.

How do you get rid of fleas on your toy poodle?

buy flea treatment and get a flea repellant collar and brush them daily

Does fleas move by crawling?

A flea moves very fast and it moves like from place to place that's what I would actually say. I don't know about your answer! If I asked this what would be your answer? Nevermind

I'll just tell you the answer... Fleas move very fast!

Do tea cup pigs get fleas?

sometimes they do and sometimes they don't.

What is a black flying flea-like insect?

I'm not great at insects, but it might be a Copestylum mexicanum. You might want to try a more reliable source than me. It would help to know where you saw it.