Fleas and Your Dog: Prevention and Treatment from a Veterinarian Near You in Pinecrest, FL

Flea prevention and treatment is just one of the services our team can help your pet with at South Miami Vets and Pets. You can rely on our Pinecrest, FL, staff to put their experience to good use when helping your pet overcome the irritation and aggravation of flea bites.

Signs and Symptoms Your Dog Has Fleas

Fleas are a major factor in causing pet dermatology issues, and there are plenty of signs and symptoms that will alert you that your canine companion has fleas and requires immediate treatment to eliminate the parasites and your pet's discomfort. Signs and symptoms to look for include:

•           Your dog is scratching excessively.

•           The skin has bald patches (fur loss).

•           Your dog continually bites and chews at areas of its skin.

•           The skin is red and discolored.

•           Presence of scabs.

•           Presence of lesions.

•           Fur loss.

•           The skin appears irritated.

•           Presence of flea eggs and/or flea dirt.

•           Gums are pale.

•           Your dog is restless and agitated.

•           Raw spots on the skin.

Diseases Caused by Fleas

Fleas may be small, but they can harm your dog's health in many ways. Diseases and conditions caused by fleas include:

•           Bartonellosis

•           Bubonic plague

•           Cat-scratch disease

•           Flea allergy dermatitis

•           Flea anemia

•           Lyme disease

•           Lyme disease

•           Tapeworms

What We Do for Your Pet

When visiting our animal hospital for a pet examination, our veterinarian will check your pet for parasites. It doesn't take long for these tiny biting pests to infest your pet, causing itching, scratching, and skin irritation.

If parasites are detected, the vet will provide treatment and recommend preventative measures, which include flea prevention medication. The medication may be over-the-counter flea medication or prescribed medication that is prescribed by a veterinarian on our team.

Get Pet Dermatology Care and Animal Hospital Services from a Veterinarian Near You

With an initial examination, proper treatment, and a flea prevention plan recommended by our vet, we will have your pet feeling good again. Call us at South Miami Vets and Pets in Pinecrest, FL, for an appointment, so we can help your dog enjoy each day flea-free. Call us at (305) 255-7838 for pet dermatology care and animal hospital services from a veterinarian near you.