The dog is the host animal to the parasitic flea.
No, when a flea feeds on a dog, it is not considered as prey. Prey typically refers to animals that a predator hunts and feeds on for survival, whereas in this case, the flea is simply utilizing the dog as a host for feeding and reproduction.
Yes. Some flea species are more particular than others, but the cat flea will bite dogs and humans as well. In fact, in most locations a flea on a dog is more likely to be a cat flea than a dog flea. Dog fleas also bite humans.
It is not recommended to give a pregnant dog a flea bath as the chemicals in flea shampoos could potentially harm the developing puppies. Consult with your veterinarian for safe and effective flea treatment options for pregnant dogs.
The flea is a parasite on the dog. So are ticks and mosquitoes. Parasites have a symbiotic relationship with their hosts, but only the parasite benefits. They get a meal but the dog can be harmed by the bite.
A flea was on my dog so I had to go to the vets. (= simples
The dog is a host. The flea is a parasite.
No, when a flea feeds on a dog, it is not considered as prey. Prey typically refers to animals that a predator hunts and feeds on for survival, whereas in this case, the flea is simply utilizing the dog as a host for feeding and reproduction.
No, a flea is a flea. There is no "cat flea" or "dog flea". Its just a flea and its just as likely to get a cat or dog.
There is no symbiosis between a flea and a dog. The flea is a blood eating parasite on the dog. There is benefit to the flea but not to the dog so there is no symbiosis.
The dog is the "host" to the flea which is a "parasite".
the flea sucks the dogs blood, therefore the flea benefits, while the dog detriments...
A dog is effected by a flea about as much as a person in effected by a mosquito.
Yes. Some flea species are more particular than others, but the cat flea will bite dogs and humans as well. In fact, in most locations a flea on a dog is more likely to be a cat flea than a dog flea. Dog fleas also bite humans.
Why not try flea powder or give your dog a bath using flea shampoo to get rid of your dog's fleas?
parasitism
De- flea it every month
no it stays on the dog until u get some flea stuff