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It feeds on the blood of the animal leaving tiny, itchy bites behind. They bite them, suck their blood, and make life incredibly itchy and unbearable.
They can also give them other parasites and diseases, and if left untreated for too long, can cause anemia and death. Some animals will bite and scratch so excessively, that they make a painful, red, irritated area, called a 'hot spot.'
Also, some animals are allergic to fleas, so get them to a vet as fast as possible! Your veterinarian will know what to prescribe to rid the animal of fleas.
As a matter of fact, a cat I know is allergic to flea preventatives, so a flea outbreak would be horrible.
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When a flea is living on a dog which term identifies the dog?
The dog is the host animal to the parasitic flea.
What animal eats radish plants?
The "flea beetle"
Is a flea the fastest animal on earth?
No, a flea is not the fastest animal on earth. The peregrine falcon holds the title of fastest animal, reaching speeds of over 240 miles per hour when diving to catch prey.
What has the smallest penis in the animal or insect world?
The male barnacle has one of the smallest penises in the animal kingdom, measuring just a fraction of an inch.
Why is a flea and a mouse parasitism?
The flea feeds on the mouses blood.
