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Perhaps, the most common dog health problem is an infestation of dog fleas. Treating dog fleas can be a real headache for dog owners especially if the flea infestation is not treated promptly.

Dog fleas are parasites that bite the dog in order to feed. Fleas can be picked up by the dog from grass, other dogs, or the dogs living environment.

Flea allergies and diseases carried by dog fleas are potential health risks to a dog with a flea infestation. An allergic reaction to the flea saliva can cause hair loss and rashes that can become severe if the dog fleas are not treated.

Why is it important to treat dog fleas right away? Fleas reproduce at an alarming rate. A dog flea infestation can quickly spread from infesting the dogs fur to infesting the entire house.

Treating dog fleas must include treating the fleas of the dog and getting rid of fleas in the dogs environment in order to be effective. For treating fleas on the dog, flea shampoos, flea collars, and monthly applications of flea repellents can be used.

For treating fleas in the house, all the carpets need to be thoroughly vacuumed. The use of a high-powered vacuum or shop vacuum is often recommended. Even wood floors should be vacuumed since fleas, flea eggs, and flea larvae may be present in the crevices of the floor boards.

Cloth items that come in contact with the dog such as dog bedding should be washed in hot water and dried on high heat if possible. Surfaces in which the dog comes in contact like a dog carrier or water bowls should be washed well with soapy water.

Dog flea sprays and flea bombs can be used to treat home infestations. Flea bombs are used to treat several rooms at one time. Flea sprays are often used in smaller areas such as the places where the dog spends the majority of its time.

The dog owner should carefully follow the instructions on all flea treatment products for the dog and the house. Flea treatments are chemicals that are potentially dangerous especially if the dog owner does not follow the directions.