Are they highly visible? Will I be able to see fleas on my or any dog?

Alot will depend on the type of coat that the dog has. But if you search for them you will be able to see them if they are there.

Best method would be to buy a flea comb and use that, as this traps the flea between the teeth. It will also lift any dirt that the fleas leave behind, so this will also indicate if they are present.

Another method is to sit the dog under a warm light or desk lamp. The heat seems to bring the fleas to the surface, and then you will see them.

I would recommend that you treat your animal with a product like advantage which is easy to apply, but kills the flea in all of its stages. - Egg, Larvae and Adult stages. It also helps to protect the dogs sleeping area and parts of the house that the animal is aloud to move around in.

Hope this helps.

Fleas, both male and female, feed on the blood of animals, but they can go several months without a meal. This means that they do not have to live permanently on your dog - just hop on every so often for a meal. The rest of the time they will find a home somewhere warm and cosy such as in the carpet by a radiator. So never be complacent just because you don't find fleas on your dog!

As BrMain rightly says, the best flea control is always prevention. Using flea repellants containing Pyrethrins and Permethrins insecticides will help keep fleas away and prevent a flea problem from developing. (NOTE: Permethrins should NOT be used on cats.) The regular use of a flea comb will show flea dirt even if the fleas themselves aren't present. The best places to use a flea comb are around the hindquarters and head of the dog.

[This message was edited by Karrow on 06-28-02 at 06:36 AM.]

My dog does not have fleas. We use Frontline. I was just wondering.

Sometimes you can see them but mainly flea dirt. If you comb your dog with a flea combs then put it on damp paper if it turns red then it is fleas.