Fleas are not only a nuisance to humans and their pets, but can cause medical problems including flea allergy dermatits (FAD), tapeworms, secondary skin irritations and, in extreme cases, anemia. Although bites are rarely felt, it is the resulting irritation caused by the flea salivary secretions that varies among individuals. Fleas may transmit bubonic plague from rodent to rodent and from rodent to humans.
Brown Dog Ticks are encountered outdoors by pets. Ticks stealthily attach and feed upon the host until they complete their gorging or are discovered and removed. Since a female can lay up to 4,000 eggs in a year, it is important to eliminate any infestation before it gets out of control. The Brown Dog Tick does not bite humans and is not a danger for Lyme Disease; however, it is the source for several diseases that attack dogs and cats. Removing bedding frequently and keeping lawns mowed short will help prevent large infestations, but given the fact that one Brown Dog Tick lived for eleven years without ever feeding, it is evident that regular prevention is necessary for true pet protection.
