Flea Dirt - What Is It? How It Looks And How To Get Rid Of It?

Flea Dirt - You can say it is a sign that your pet has fleas. Have you found it on your dog? Then you should know more about it and what measures to take to get rid of it.

What Is Flea Dirt?

Black specks on your dog's body is know as flea dirt. Flea dirt is a common name for flea poop.  It’s the feces from adult fleas, and it’s largely composed of blood meal and flea waste product. The fecal blood dries and breaks apart into reddish-black specks in a pet’s fur.

Where You Find Flea Dirt On Your dog?

You can find the flea dirt easily on the stomach of your pet. The reason you will get to see it easily in this part is because their fur is the lightest color and the least thick over here. If you are not sure, what you are seeing is flea dirt? Then take out a small black lump, keep it on a paper and put a drops of water on it. If it starts turning to a reddish color, for sure it is a flea dirt.

How To Get Rid Of Flea Dirt?

·         Give a good bath to your furry pal with shampoo to clean off the flea dirt.

·         Make a point to vacuum the areas your dog frequently sits such as furniture, carpets, car etc.

·         Vacuum your house and the yard regularly

·         Wash the pet bedding's, blanket and other washable things in the hot water.

·         Try to keep the unwashable items in direct sunlight

Make sure you give the monthly treatment to your pet to get rid of fleas and flea dirt completely from your home, yard and your pooch. Now a days, there are many treatment options available which come in solution form, tablets, chews, and collars. Some of the best flea preventative are Frontline Plus, Bravecto, Advantage etc. Make sure to  read the label carefully before you purchase any product.