itchy flea bites on dogs

Besides being irritating, itchy flea bites on dogs can affect their health and their owners who may also suffer bites.
There are several methods of treating dog against fleas, ranging from the purchase of products on the market to home remedies.
 The method used should not only address these bites, but also eliminate the problem itself.

Flea bites cause red, swollen rash that canines can not stop biting and scratching when it bites.
 This causes skin rashes and open sores that can become infected and require antibiotics.
 Some dogs are allergic to flea saliva and may require injections of steroids or antihistamines to relieve pain and swelling.

A popular pre-deportation dog fleas family is to use flea medication such as Advantage or Frontline Spot On.
 The first kills fleas within 24 hours of paralysis of the central nervous system.
 The ingredients of the latter performs the same task, but only twelve hours.
This brand also prevents flea eggs from birth.
 There are also pills for dogs that are prescribed by veterinarians if they can not tolerate the liquid medicine on sensitive skin.

Flea collars also used the regular collar are made with chemicals flea deterrent and are also very effective.
Pets should receive immediate care being bathed in flea shampoo and using a flea comb to remove these pesky parasites.
 There are also hairdressers who hold a flea dip is a bathroom with strong chemicals.

Although these methods to eliminate or prevent new infestations, there are home remedies that can be applied to soothe flea bites, deter, or both.
 Areas with itching, pain can be instantly calmed by washing with warm water and dog shampoo. Shampoos with citrus oils are gentle and effective both soothing and a flea deterrent irritation.
 If no open wounds, a half cup combined apple cider vinegar with two liters of water can be used as a rinse to soothe the irritated areas.
 Hydro cortisone cream or ointment should be used on any open wound to reduce swelling and itching.



This external parasite is a small wingless insects.
 These parasites torment the dog irritates skin diseases and propagation.
They are most often seen as they crawl or jump very quickly through the dog's coat.
 There are species of fleas;
 Some of the dogs that infest most common stick to tight fleas, dog fleas and human flea. The chip spends much of his adult life in the host.

The life cycle usually takes 45 days.
 The female usually lays its eggs on the host and fall to the ground and puts it directly on the ground. The eggs hatch in a segmented worm larvae that feed on organic material  blood, hair, feces  in the bedding of the host or in cracks and crevices in the ground.
 At maturity, the larva spins a cocoon attached to pieces of debris.
 After about five days, the adult emerges and other research for a host life cycle.

Fleas feed usually every day, but can exist without food for several months.
 Because most hosts often change fleas are carriers of major diseases and also transmit other parasites such as tapeworms.
The sting constant chip combined with the saliva of an allergic reaction causes the dog to become bites and scratches say anxious to relieve irritation.
 Scraping, the animal produces sharp  hot spots .
  which is hair loss in a particular area  that become infected.
Therefore, it is very important to completely remove chips animals area and nearby.
 Many insecticides will eliminate fleas from the dog's body, but may return forms chips unless both adults and larvae are killed in the dogs environment.
 Before starting treatment veterinarian should be contacted for proper treatment.