How can I tell if my black dog has fleas?

Carefully inspect your dog’s skin to look for fleas. Look for tiny, dark insects that are smaller than ants. Your dog’s armpit and groin areas are favorite flea hangouts because they tend to be warm and protected. Part your dog’s fur with your fingers to expose the skin.

What are the signs that a dog has fleas?

How to Tell if Your Dog has Fleas

• Itching and scratching: Like all parasites, fleas depend upon a host animal for their survival – in this case, your dog’s blood.
• Red pimples or bumps: These symptoms may appear on your dog’s groin or belly, under the legs, at the base of her tail or on her behind (rump).

What do fleas on dogs look like?

They are very small, light coloured and oval. Flea eggs are hard to see, but you may spot them on your dog’s bedding. Flea larvae look like tiny worms, with a white-ish body and pale coloured hairs. They are around 2-5 mm long and live in the environment (e.g. deep in carpet, bedding or in cracks in the flooring).

Do black dogs get fleas?

It’s easier to spot small, dark fleas on a dog with a white or sable coat than it is on a dog with a dark brown or black coat. Fleas tend to land on a dog and immediately dive from the coat down to the skin, where they will feed and lay eggs.

How do I identify fleas?

To check for fleas on your pet, use a flea comb to separate the fur so you can inspect the skin. You’re looking for small darkish specks. Fleas are typically brown, black, or reddish. If you spot something that color and see it move, you have found a flea.

What do I do if I see a flea on my dog?

If your dog already has fleas, these preventatives will still kill them, but you may need to take more aggressive action, like a prescription preventative. You can also use a flea shampoo or a fast-acting chemical treatment, such as a flea pill that kills the fleas on your dog within hours.