{"id":3479,"date":"2021-03-22T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/callbama.com\/?p=3479"},"modified":"2021-03-22T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T17:00:00","slug":"how-to-tell-if-you-have-fleas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webdev.movou.com\/bama\/2021\/03\/22\/how-to-tell-if-you-have-fleas\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell If You Have Fleas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you\u2019re a pet owner, you\u2019re likely aware of how annoying and itHow To Tell If You Have Fleaschy fleas can be to your pets, but have you thought about the problems they can cause when they jump from your pets and infest your home? While they may be simple enough to identify, getting rid of them is a different story. However, if you know what to look for, you can get ahead of a flea infestation before it takes over your entire house. Read on to learn how to identify fleas in your home so you can avoid these pesky bugs and keep your home, pets, and family safe.<\/p>

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With dogs and cats being fleas\u2019 favorite victims, your pet may likely be your first indicator of a flea problem. If you notice that the furriest member of your family is itching more than usual, this may be a sign you have a flea infestation on your hands.<\/p>

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If you see your pets itching their skin, the next step is to take a look at their fur. On dogs, fleas tend to stay on the back legs and haunches, where there is a lot of fur to hide in and lots of skin to bite. On cats, their favorite hiding places are on the front haunches and on the neck near the collar. If you suspect fleas on your dogs and cats, check these problem areas first. To identify a flea, look for:<\/p>