| The flea is
among the Springer Spaniel’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 Springer Spaniel'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
Springer Spaniel with lots of fleas can have anemia or even
die. These guys are the real vampires. Springer Spaniels 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 Springer Spaniel
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 Springer Spaniel
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 Springer Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel can have a more fun. You can snuggle the
dog more without worrying of getting some fleas on you too.
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