Can You Vacuum Fleas Off a Dog?

While vacuuming will remove some fleas, it is not an ideal solution. The best way to get rid of fleas is to use an anti-flea shampoo. This will help to kill fleas by dehydrating their eggs and larvae and bringing them into contact with treatment sooner. It is important to continue treating your pet for fleas with preventative treatment in order to get rid of fleas permanently.

Fleas are a complex, multi-stage parasite. The adult fleas feed on the blood of a host animal. They then lay eggs in the carpet or furniture. The eggs hatch two to 14 days later. The fleas go through three larval stages before reaching adulthood.

Fleas look like black specks on your dog’s skin, and their eggs look opaque and white. If you notice flea eggs, you can vacuum them off. Vacuuming will not harm your dog, but it will not kill the fleas. Flea medications purchased at the store do not work 100% of the time. Plus, some of them can cause allergic reactions in your dog.

You can treat fleas by shampooing your dog regularly. However, if you notice any fleas on your dog, make sure you contact a veterinarian as soon as possible. Fleas can cause serious medical problems and in some cases can even lead to death.