| The flea is
among the Beagle’s mortal enemy. It may be a very small creature
but its effects on a dog are very much felt. If you don’t believe
me how powerful a flea is, here are some quick facts.
The flea has already outlived us humans because
they have been around for millions of years. They can quickly
adjust to a new environment and have no problem with its new
living conditions. They could even produce thousands of off-springs
in the span of months. Their leap is also powerful for their
size; they could leap as high as 15 to 36 inches high. In a
human world, that’s equivalent to leaping over the Washington
monument.
Those things may be pretty amazing but when
it comes to your Beagle's health, fleas are very much irritating.
These fleas cause mild skin irritation to becoming severe allergic
reactions. Since these guys feed on blood, a Beagle with lots
of fleas can have anemia or even die. These guys are the real
vampires. Beagles that are not susceptible to fleas are those
that live in extremely dry places or high environments.
It is very hard to see if your Beagle has encountered
fleas. However you can check out for signs. Look for scabs,
extreme scratching, flea dirt or dark specs that are all found
on your dog’s skin. Fleas can even become more dangerous when
they carry tapeworms. Check out the rear area of your dog if
there are any white rice specs that are present as they are
signs of tapeworms.
Fleas are very hard to get rid of. It will
take you 3-4 weeks to get them away from your Beagle and your
environment. There are lots of different flea products that
can be used and are all different depending on the life stage
of the flea. The best thing to do is combine all of them.
Getting rid of fleas:
Adult fleas on your Beagle can be killed using
flea shampoos, powders, and sprays and regularly combing of
flea combs. It is not enough to get rid of the fleas on the
dog alone. The fleas at your place should also be getting rid
of.
To get rid of fleas at your house you would
need to vacuum and wash the dogs bedding at least once a week.
Every two to four weeks also spay insecticide on your house’s
cracks or crevices. Using chemicals to get rid of fleas could
be dangerous. So the best way is to get help from your vet or
hire a professional.
If your Beagle stays mostly outside, getting
the dog in the sunlight helps. Fleas can die from the sunlight.
You may also want to spray your yard.
Now that those pesky fleas are gone, you and
your Beagle can have a more fun. You can snuggle the dog more
without worrying of getting some fleas on you too. |
