It could mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Your pet had fleas at one point, and the pests might have jumped off during bathing or grooming. When you’re touching the animal\u2019s fur, the fleas will jump away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you haven’t bathed the dog after a treatment, flea dirt may remain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It\u2019s possible that flea dirt only indicates a few fleas that you are unable to see in the area you\u2019re looking at.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just because you have found flea dirt but cannot see any fleas doesn\u2019t necessarily mean the fleas are gone. Fleas can be hard to see and tend to scatter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flea dirt may be present, but if you cannot see any fleas, read on to find out why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFlea Dirt: What Is It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image Source: Wikipedia<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Flea dirt is just flea poop mixed with dried blood particles. Nobody wants to talk about flea poop all day, so “flea dirt” is used instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flea dirt resembles small dots, either black or brown, as shown in the image above. If you notice any dirt around your pet’s living area or on your pet, there is a good chance they have fleas. The tummy and tail are common places to find them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fleas demand prompt treatment, and you must take preventative measures to avoid health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFlea Dirt But No Fleas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt might seem odd if you notice flea dirt without finding fleas. Where did they go? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to their size and mobility, fleas are hard to see<\/a>. If you go inspect for them, fleas will flee to the darker areas on the animal’s skin (pun intended!). You might have more luck finding them if you part the fur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you go inspect for them, fleas will flee to the darker areas on the animal’s skin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flea dirt, however, does not move. Flea dirt is produced in large quantities by females.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s common for your pet to have a small number of fleas but plenty of flea dirt. So you might notice what seems like a disproportionate amount of flea dirt, as it\u2019s more common to see the dirt than the fleas themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your pet had fleas and you treated it but didn’t wash the fido of fluffy, then the flea dirt can remain. It will wash away with soap and water… but can remain for a surprisingly long time after fleas have gone if you did not bathe your pet properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nIs Flea Dirt Easy to Find?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA flea dirt speck is usually round and looks like a black pepper speck. Cats and dogs can have flea dirt in their fur or skin. Flea combs, or your fingers, can be used in the opposite direction of your pet’s hair growth to expose flea dirt or even live fleas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A flea’s preferred area is usually around your pet’s tail, between the hind legs, and around the groin area. Head and neck regions are usually avoided, though it\u2019s still a good idea to check that area, just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are times when you will see dirt, but there\u2019s no sign of fleas. The animal can consume fleas while grooming – which occurs especially with cats. During their life cycle, fleas spend only a small part of their time on animals, living in the garden or home the rest of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Occasionally, you can observe flea dirt around the house, particularly around carpets<\/a> and pet furniture. Examine your pet’s favorite spots to see if you need to treat them, especially the pet\u2019s bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThe Best Way to Deal With Flea Dirt in Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We cannot mention the word clean <\/em>enough. It\u2019s recommended that bedding and carpets be cleaned multiple times to ensure they are free of flea dirt, larvae, and eggs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep in mind that fleas are capable of living their entire lives indoors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Immature fleas are commonly in the bedroom and living room and are often found on carpets and hardwood floors<\/a>. Additionally, look in areas with shade or sand, which is what immature fleas prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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