Fleas in dogs

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Reviewed by Dr. Deborah Brown
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BVM&S
FHEA
Updated October 16, 2025
7 min read

Overview

Symptoms

Risk

Diagnosis

Treatment

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Home treatment

Prevention

When to worry

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Fleas in dogs

By
✔ MRCVS
BVMS
Reviewed by Dr. Deborah Brown
✔ MRCVS
BSc
BVM&S
FHEA
Updated October 16, 2025
7 min read

Fleas are an extremely common problem in dogs. The Big Flea Project in the UK in 2018 found that 14% of dogs were infested with fleas. Fleas can affect dogs of all ages.

If caught early, fleas can be easy to get rid of. If left untreated, it can take longer to get rid of fleas and dogs can develop severe skin problems. There are products available to protect your dog against fleas if they’re used regularly.

What are fleas in dogs? >What are fleas in dogs? [Overview

Symptoms of fleas in dogs >Symptoms of fleas in dogs [Symptoms

Are some dogs more at risk of fleas than others? >Are some dogs more at risk of fleas than others? [Risk

How are fleas diagnosed in dogs? > How are fleas diagnosed in dogs? [Diagnosis

What’s the treatment for fleas in dogs? >What’s the treatment for fleas in dogs? [Treatment

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