{"id":255,"date":"2019-07-30T11:09:53","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T16:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=255"},"modified":"2019-07-30T11:09:55","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T16:09:55","slug":"all-about-fleas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/all-about-fleas\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Fleas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>By Dr. Maria Krenz, DVM\n\u2013 ZimmVet-763-856-4848<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dr-O-and-microscope-1335x2000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-256\" width=\"301\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dr-O-and-microscope-1335x2000.jpg 1335w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dr-O-and-microscope-1001x1500.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dr-O-and-microscope-768x1150.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fleas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Minnesota fall and early winter is the most common time\nwe see flea infestation in pets. No pet is immune to these tiny parasites. Mice\nare common carriers of fleas. In the fall time mice are looking for places to\nsurvive the winter and can end up in garages and basements. The mouse then\nsheds flea eggs where they travel in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flea Myths<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Myth: My Pet cannot get fleas because they are indoor only.\nTruth: Fleas thrive indoors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myth: My Pet does not have fleas because they are not biting\nme. Truth: Adult fleas will only bite humans as a last choice, so often humans\ndo not get bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myth: If my pet has fleas I would see them. Truth: Fleas are\noften not seen on the pet until the infestation is severe. Pets will also lick\nfleas away before you see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myth: My pet has never had fleas so I do not need to use\nprevention. Truth: Any pet can get fleas and unfortunately it is a lot more\ndifficult to get rid of them vs preventing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flea Life Cycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 4 stages in the flea lifecycle: Egg, Larva, Pupae\nand Adult. On average a flea can transform from and egg to an adult in 3 weeks.\nThe adult flea lays eggs, the egg then falls off the host animal into the\nenvironment. Often where an animal sleeps. The egg transforms into a larva and\ngoes through 3 molts. The larva feed off the feces of the adult flea that fall\ninto the environment, which is called flea dirt.&nbsp; The next stage is the Pupae. This cocoon is\nvery resistant and will not hatch into an adult until triggered by light,\nsound, movement and carbon dioxide of an animal nearby.&nbsp; An adult flea will not leave its host. Pets\nthat are newly infested with fleas get them from the pupae stage hatching and\nthe newly hatched adults jumping onto the pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet does get fleas, treatment will last for at\nleast 3 months, often longer. Cleaning of the environment is key, frequent\nvacuuming and washing of blankets is required. All of the pets in the household\nmust be treated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many products available to kill fleas. Contact\nyour veterinarian for the best recommendation. Be very cautious with any\nproducts applied to cats. There are some flea products labeled for dogs that\nare toxic to cats. Some of the over the counter treatments can be very harsh\nand result in hair loss, itching and even illness.&nbsp; When products are purchased from your\nveterinarian they are guaranteed by the manufacturer.&nbsp; Flea shampoos will only kill the adults on\nthe pet at the time the shampoo is applied, it has no residual protection.\nShampoos can be very drying to a pet\u2019s skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At ZimmVet we carry the best topical and oral products\non the market to treat your dog and cat. Call us to discuss the best product\nfor your pet\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disclaimer:&nbsp; This written content is meant to be\neducational and is not medical advice.&nbsp;\nAlways consult a veterinarian about medical advice for your pet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dr. Maria Krenz, DVM \u2013 ZimmVet-763-856-4848 Fleas In Minnesota fall and early winter is the most common time we see flea infestation in pets. No pet is immune to these tiny parasites. 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