7 Common Types of Fleas You Don't Want on Your Dog - AZ Animals
Did you know that there are more than 2,000 types of fleas that live all around the world? Fleas may be tiny, but they can wreak havoc on animals (even humans) much larger than they are. These tiny, pesky parasites come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and while many of them are harmless, some can cause serious health issues for you and your dog. Not only can fleas make life very uncomfortable for your canine companion, but they also can spread disease and infections. In puppies, fleas can even cause anemia and become life-threatening. So, let's take a closer look at the common types of fleas you don't want on your dog! 1. Cat Fleas ( Ctenocephalides felis ) Cat fleas can also transmit diseases and infections, especially if you live with cats as well as dogs. ©Cosmin Manci/Shutterstock.com Believe it or not, the most common types of fleas that you may find on your dog are cat fleas! Despite their name, these tiny insects prefer to live and feed off of not only cats but humans ...