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Fleas can cause a lot of health problems for pets, so it's important to make sure that you engage in flea removal and flea prevention to keep your pet as healthy as possible. When you need flea treatment to keep these insects away from your pet, call our animal hospital for pet care. Call our Fairfax Station, VA, office to make an appointment for your pet's health exam and flea prevention medication. We at Crosspointe Animal Hospital are here to help.

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Pets and Flea Bites

Many people consider fleas to be just an irritating problem that doesn't cause any real harm. The bites of fleas are often red and itchy, but they can be a lot more than that. Flea bites can seriously impact the health of a pet. The saliva of fleas is highly allergenic, and the allergic reaction may be much more than just being itchy. It can cause a number of health problems. The allergic reaction can cause serious illness, and that's just from the saliva. Fleas can also spread a number of types of bacteria to your pet. They can spread infections that can take a toll on your pet's health. When pets scratch the bites, they may bite at them. This allows them to ingest a flea, and this can cause tapeworms to grow in your pet. Check your floors often for fleas, and cut back any high grass or weeds to given them fewer hiding places. 

Flea Removal and Prevention

If your pet already has fleas, remove them quickly before the bites cause your pet anemia and other conditions. To get rid of any fleas that are currently on your pet, comb through the fur thoroughly with a flea comb. Put the fleas into soapy water. Then, wash your pet with flea shampoo at least once. After the flea treatment and flea removal, you can bring your pet to the veterinarian to get a prevention medication or get them from the store. These medications are made to be easy for pets to take, and they can last for a range of time. These medications might also keep ticks away, another damaging insect that can cause health problems. 

Visit Our Animal Hospital

It can be important, as a part of their regular pet care, that you engage in flea removal and flea prevention. To see a veterinarian in Fairfax Station, VA, on our team, call our animal hospital today to make an appointment for pet care. Call us at (703) 690-6600 for more information. We at Crosspointe Animal Hospital are here to help.

 

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