How to Identify Pests that are Potentially Harmful to Your Pet’s Health

Pets are great companions but can be magnets for pests. Correctly identifying the offending pests and their potential influence on your pet’s health is important when it comes to protecting your companion.

Some pests are hard to see, which is why identifying their effect on your pet is the best way to identify and take care of them.

Fleas and Ticks

Fleas are one of the most common pests to bother pets. They are a nuisance and can be found almost anywhere.

While most people are familiar with the fact that fleas can irritate their pets’ skin and cause scratching, fleas can do more than just cause itchiness.

Fleas can carry other pests like tapeworm, as well as cause allergic reactions and hair loss.

Fleas lay thousands of eggs and reproduce quickly, which is why it is important to have your home treated immediately.

Ticks can also be hard to see in long fur so treatment will help prevent them from sticking around.

Pest Control

If our pets are bitten or stung they can’t tell us where it happened or what type of creature bit or stung them.

Utilizing a home pest control company to treat your home and yard for common pests is a great way to keep them at bay and keep your pets safe.

These companies can provide options like organic treatments that are safe for pets and kids.

Prevention is the best medicine for helping your pet.

Spiders

Poisonous pests like black widows or brown recluses aren’t just a threat to pets.

They can lurk in dark areas which is why it is important to treat your home if you live in an area where they are common.

Their bites can be deadly so it’s important to take them seriously and keep your pet from areas they may lurk.

If your pet is bitten, it can have swelling and paralysis. It may also have difficulty breathing and vomiting.

If you notice this in your pet take them to the vet immediately.

Mites

While mites are usually more annoying than harmful, they can cause mange which is uncomfortable and obnoxious to treat.

It can cause open wounds and infections, so early and thorough treatment is important.

Regular trips to the vet and preventative care are crucial to your pet’s well-being.

While pets may be more susceptible to bites from pests than we are, there are plenty of options to protect them.

Veterinarians have medicine to prevent harmful pests from harming your pets. We can also use professional pest control treatments to help keep them from your yard and home.