Fleas are more than just an annoiance. They cause serious illness and disease.
This is a zoonotic (can be transmitted from pet to person) disease caused by Bartonella Hensilae. This bacteria is transmitted primarily between cats via fleas.
The cat carrying the bacteria, transmits it to people via cat....
FAD is the number one dermatologic disease caused by fleas. It is characterized by severe self mutilation to the skin and haircoat through constant chewing, licking, and scratching.
This is a severe allergic reaction to the flea....
When a flea bites it is actually sucking blood from your pet. A lot like dracula. When a flea infestation occurs the amount of blood loss to a pet can overwhelm their body's ability to produce enough Red Blood Cells (RBC's). RBC's are needed....
Understanding fleas and how they develop (the flea life cycle) is key in controlling fleas on your pet, in your yard, & in your home.
There are 4 stages of the fleas life:
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Houston is Perfect for the flea!
Environmental requirements are needed for flea production to begin. WE ARE PERFECT!
The ambient temperature needs to be 60 degrees or higher and relative humidity must be 33% or greater. We have both all year long.
....TapewormsThese are the parasites you can actually see in the stool. They are often described as looking like "rice". They are a low level health risk, however many owners find them gross and very unappealing to look at.
The flea is....
Typhoid FeverFleas can also carry Rickettsia typhi the organism that causes typhus or typhoid fever. This is a disease characterized by headaches, chills, & skin rashes. There are infrequent accounts of involvement of the kidneys and central....
