Fleas and ticks: symptoms and treatment

Signs of Fleas in Pets

Scratching is the most obvious sign, but other symptoms may be fleas:

• Areas of hair loss, bald patches or places that are sore
• Redness and irritation on your pet's skin
• Spots on the skin, and thickened skin around edges such as ears
• Seeing dark specs in fur, and if you can visibly see any brown/black insects crawling around
• If you have any insect bites on you
• You can also use a fine comb on your pet over a light surface to see if any fleas drop out

• Use a regular flea treatment on your pet. We recommend consulting your vet for the best one for your four-legged family member as some can work for certain animals/breeds but be toxic for others
• Make sure to treat your home as well by cleaning areas such as furniture, bedding, floors and anywhere else your pet may be regularly. Fleas can live without a host and may still be around your home
• Regularly check to get on top of any flea infection

Signs of Ticks on your Pet

Ticks on the other hand are easier to spot as they are usually larger in size and easier to feel:

• After being outside, run your hand across your pet’s coat and check for any unusual bumps; a lump may be a tick
• Special areas to consider are head, neck, ears, and feet, but always check the full body
• A tick looks like a spider and varies in size as they become bigger as they fill with blood

Kinda yuck, right?