| The
flea is among the Pit Bull’s mortal enemy. It may be a very small
creature but its effects on a dog are very much felt. If you don’t
believe me how powerful a flea is, here are some quick facts.
The flea has already
outlived us humans because they have been around for millions
of years. They can quickly adjust to a new environment and have
no problem with its new living conditions. They could even produce
thousands of off-springs in the span of months. Their leap is
also powerful for their size; they could leap as high as 15
to 36 inches high. In a human world, that’s equivalent to leaping
over the Washington monument.
Those things may
be pretty amazing but when it comes to your Pit Bull's health,
fleas are very much irritating. These fleas cause mild skin
irritation to becoming severe allergic reactions. Since these
guys feed on blood, a Pit Bull with lots of fleas can have anemia
or even die. These guys are the real vampires. Pit Bulls that
are not susceptible to fleas are those that live in extremely
dry places or high environments.
It is very hard to
see if your Pit Bull has encountered fleas. However you can
check out for signs. Look for scabs, extreme scratching, flea
dirt or dark specs that are all found on your dog’s skin. Fleas
can even become more dangerous when they carry tapeworms. Check
out the rear area of your dog if there are any white rice specs
that are present as they are signs of tapeworms.
Fleas are very hard
to get rid of. It will take you 3-4 weeks to get them away from
your Pit Bull and your environment. There are lots of different
flea products that can be used and are all different depending
on the life stage of the flea. The best thing to do is combine
all of them.
Getting rid of fleas:
Adult fleas on your
Pit Bull can be killed using flea shampoos, powders, and sprays
and regularly combing of flea combs. It is not enough to get
rid of the fleas on the dog alone. The fleas at your place should
also be getting rid of.
To get rid of fleas
at your house you would need to vacuum and wash the dogs bedding
at least once a week. Every two to four weeks also spay insecticide
on your house’s cracks or crevices. Using chemicals to get rid
of fleas could be dangerous. So the best way is to get help
from your vet or hire a professional.
If your Pit Bull
stays mostly outside, getting the dog in the sunlight helps.
Fleas can die from the sunlight. You may also want to spray
your yard.
Now that those pesky
fleas are gone, you and your Pit Bull can have a more fun. You
can snuggle the dog more without worrying of getting some fleas
on you too. |
