The flea is the leading cause of skin disorders in dogs. Fleas are also carriers of other diseases. For example, the flea serves as the intermediate host for some species of tapeworm.
Fleas pass through four stages of development:
- Egg stage or ovum
- Larval stage
- Pupae stage
- Parasitic adult stage
The female usually lay its eggs in the animal’s sleeping quarters, and your home, but eggs may also be laid on the animal. The adult flea actually lives very little time on the host; they jump on to feed and then return to the environment.
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