What should I do if there are fleas on my dog? Can I get rid of them?

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Sarah Johnson

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What should I do if there are fleas on my dog? Can I get rid of them?
If your dog has fleas, you need to purchase pet-specific deworming medicine. Determine the dosage of the medicine according to the dog's weight, and drop the medicine on the skin of the dog's back. The environment where the dog lives, as well as the clothes, kennels, toys, food bowls, etc. need to be disinfected. You can also give the dog a medicated bath directly. Generally, the fleas can be removed after a period of treatment.

External anthelmintic drugs can treat and prevent fleas. If there are multiple animals in the home, other animals need to be dewormed together. Deworm your dog regularly to prevent your dog from getting fleas.