How to Get Rid of Fleas From Your Dog

Fleas are annoying insects that cause your dog to scratch all the time. Their larvae lay eggs in hard-to-clean areas of your home. You need to fight against these annoying pests to protect your dog’s health and your own sanity. Fortunately, there are some home remedies that can be effective in getting rid of fleas from your dog.

Fleas are the number one skin parasite of dogs and cats. There are more than two hundred species of fleas in the world. To effectively get rid of fleas from your dog, you must understand how to break the flea’s life cycle. Fleas can easily hitchhike on your pet and become a large infestation in your home.

Fleas have three life stages: the larva, the pupa and the adult flea. A single adult female flea will lay as many as 2,000 eggs over the course of her life. The eggs are white and smooth and can be found on your dog’s fur, carpet, or even tall grass. An adult flea will live for about two to three months, but can live for 1.5 years in ideal conditions.

While it’s important to treat adult fleas, you may not have to treat the whole house. Adult fleas will not lay eggs until they have eaten. Fleas can lay as many as 50 eggs daily, and they can be found all throughout your home.