All forms of flea control should be used if the pet is in danger of serious disease such
as flea anemia from the excessive flea burden.
Young kittens can quickly
get flea anemia, so it's very important to keep mom, kittens and the bedding area flea - free.
Yes, fleas can transmit several diseases and conditions to your dog and cat such
as flea anemia, flea allergy dermatitis and tape worm infection.
Marjoe is the lone survivor from a litter of kittens that suffered from
severe flea anemia who (thanks to care and meds) is making great progress!
The clinical signs
of flea anemia include pale mucous membranes (gums and sclera of the eyes), weakness, loss of appetite, and rapid shallow respiration.
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Kittens can quickly
get flea anemia, so it's really important to keep momma, kittens and the bedding area flea - free.
Get effective flea treatment and control with Advantage II Fleas are more than just a nuisance for your cat; they can cause serious conditions like flea bite allergies,
flea anemia, or even transmit diseases.
Fleas cause discomfort to the pet, are the cause of flea allergies and
flea anemia, and can transmit Dipetalonema reconditum (heartworm look - a-like microfilaria), Hemobartonella, and tapeworms, as well as other diseases.
Not only are these tiny creatures a nuisance, they are also the cause of many diseases such as
flea anemia, flea bite dermatitis, and tapeworm infestation.
If your dog exhibits any signs of flea allergy dermatitis or
flea anemia, visit your veterinarian so they can be treated along with treating the fleas.
Flea anemia is probably the number one cause of death in open - household kittens.
At a minimum, fleas can make your pet itch; however, they can also lead to more serious problem like flea - allergy dermatitis, and «
flea anemia.»