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Diseases caused by fleas

Scratching is just the beginning.

Excessive scratching may be the first sign that your pet has an annoying flea problem. But it may also indicate a larger health issue. Fleas can cause a wide range of diseases that deprive your pet of energy, cause sores and affect overall health, such as:

  • Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD):

    Excessive biting or scratching around
    the tail, groin, backside, neck or back possibly producing
    scabs or bumps.

  • Anemia:

    Pale gums, weakness and lethargy.

  • Tapeworm:

    Intense anal itching or tapeworm segments around
    the anal area or in the feces.

  • Rickettsiosis:

    Infected cats may not have clinical signs or
    show symptoms but the disease can be passed to humans.

  • Plague:

    High fever, dehydration and enlarged lymph nodes.

  • Cat Scratch Disease:

    Few symptoms in cats, but can be
    passed on to people.