{"id":5277,"date":"2018-11-20T20:47:07","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T20:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/?p=5277"},"modified":"2022-03-02T00:43:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T00:43:33","slug":"can-i-get-fleas-from-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-i-get-fleas-from-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Get Fleas from My Dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dog-Fleas.jpg\" alt=\"Can I Get Fleas from My Dog\" class=\"wp-image-508193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dog-Fleas.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dog-Fleas-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your cuddly pooch is a rover in the yard one minute and in the house the next. The moment it sees you though, it\u2019s all over you as if it hasn\u2019t seen you for ages. It\u2019s then that the trouble begins&#8211;you cuddle the dog and hug it and then the transfer takes place. Your pet, during its sojourn outdoors, brings in filth, grime, dust, and YES, fleas too, and some of these at least are riddled with curiosity and the tiny blood-sucking pests jump up on you. You may not notice it at first, but when they bite you and an allergic reaction is triggered, then you sit up and take notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6627e7a2aa15f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6627e7a2aa15f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-i-get-fleas-from-my-dog\/#The_Human_Flea\" title=\"The Human Flea\">The Human Flea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-i-get-fleas-from-my-dog\/#Fleas_Can_Cause_Diseases\" title=\"Fleas Can Cause Diseases\">Fleas Can Cause Diseases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-i-get-fleas-from-my-dog\/#The_Nature_of_Fleas\" title=\"The Nature of Fleas\">The Nature of Fleas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-i-get-fleas-from-my-dog\/#How_To_Prevent_Fleas\" title=\"How To Prevent Fleas&nbsp;\">How To Prevent Fleas&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-i-get-fleas-from-my-dog\/#How_To_Treat_Fleas\" title=\"How To Treat Fleas\">How To Treat Fleas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Human_Flea\"><\/span>The Human Flea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the 2,000 species of fleas present, there\u2019s only one that\u2019s common in humans (Pulex Irritans). Even these normally never reside in humans the way fleas do on dogs and other mammals. They\u2019ll just sneak in and leave their signatures behind in the form of itchy-red welts or rashes. The human flea, which is about 0.5mm and 3mm in length can really get under your skin (no pun intended!) and reproduce. Canine and feline fleas are flat and wingless creatures, which have hind legs that help them jump from animal to man and from man to animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you in the habit of allowing your dog to share your couch or your bed? Are you walking your dog in the woods or the yard? Well, fleas can get you then&#8211;by applying pressure on their hind legs and they can jump onto you. The saving feature perhaps is that they don\u2019t like your body to stay on for long, but they can do some damage before they exit- cause itchy red bites that are very irritating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fleas_Can_Cause_Diseases\"><\/span>Fleas Can Cause Diseases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be complacent&#8211;you are as susceptible to diseases from fleas as your pet dog is. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcarerx.com\/article\/can-humans-get-fleas\/174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Humans are vulnerable to flea-borne diseases<\/a> such as Mycoplasma haemofelis and Murine typhus. Never ignore a flea infestation as it can ruin your health as well as your pet&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Nature_of_Fleas\"><\/span>The Nature of Fleas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, fleas abhor humans because they don\u2019t have furry coats of hair on their bodies where they can hide. The one species of flea primarily chooses humans if none of their other warm, furry hosts are around. And, if you suffer from allergies, their bites can cause painful inflammation on the skin. Remember, the reproductive cycle of fleas is dependent on the fact that the female flea gets a regular supply of blood. That\u2019s why adult fleas choose dogs or cats as their host&#8211; that sounds quite vampirish, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prevent_Fleas\"><\/span>How To Prevent Fleas&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to become fodder for fleas, keep them at bay&#8211;ensure you clean, vacuum, and wash everything in the vicinity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/best-dog-flea-tick-control-reviewed\/\">Keep your dog free of fleas by resorting to treatments<\/a>, collars, &nbsp;sprays, powders, dips- also brush and comb its hair as often as you can.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure your <a href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-in-yard\/\">yard is free of fleas<\/a> and larvae by spraying regularly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean carpets and upholstery, cushions and bedding, vacuum floors and corners, de-flea your pet and hopefully you\u2019ll be flea-free for some time at least. Minimize the chances of being flea-bitten by tackling the problem and getting the fleas under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Treat_Fleas\"><\/span>How To Treat Fleas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strictly speaking, they don\u2019t need to be treated- at least in humans- they go away after some time. However, in case you have been bitten by fleas, take a hot shower, and disinfect your clothes and you are mostly in the clear. If there are red bite marks, wash the area with antiseptic soap to prevent further infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use some flea shampoo on your hair- even dish soap is good enough. <strong>If you use flea shampoo on yourself please make sure it&#8217;s for human use and not pet use<\/strong>. Just leave it on for a while, use a flea comb on it and then wash it out well with hot water. A mixture of baking soda, salt, and water applied to a flea-bitten area and left on the hair for about 10 minutes does wonders. Use a flea comb regularly for a week or so and you should be flea-free. Anti-flea sprays are also a useful option to consider. After a bath, itchy skin can be treated by applying anti-itch creams such as aloe or calamine lotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, there\u2019s a lot of wisdom in the saying that \u201cPrevention is better than cure\u201d&#8211; so prevent fleas from taking hold in the first place!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your cuddly pooch is a rover in the yard one minute and in the house the next. 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