{"id":3077,"date":"2022-06-18T12:27:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T12:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/tick-spraying-and-control-on-east-end-long-island\/?p=3077"},"modified":"2023-03-14T12:31:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T12:31:57","slug":"what-attracts-fleas-and-ticks-to-my-pets-during-the-summer-on-long-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/tick-spraying-and-control-on-east-end-long-island\/what-attracts-fleas-and-ticks-to-my-pets-during-the-summer-on-long-island\/","title":{"rendered":"What Attracts Fleas and Ticks to My Pets During the Summer on Long Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

What Attracts Fleas and Ticks to My Pets During the Summer on Long Island<\/h3>\n

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Your pet\u2019s soft fur creates the perfect environment for fleas and ticks. Fleas and ticks dwell in the same area that your canine plays, including your backyard, the dog park, and along the pathways you take he\/she for walks. Fleas and ticks hang out in the grass, shrubs, bushes, and trees and thrive anywhere that has a lot of shade and moisture. When a warm body walks by, these blood-sucking parasites smell a feast and latch on. Fleas are capable of jumping up to a foot in the air vertically to gain access to your pet. And ticks can latch onto your beloved furball for up to five days without your furry best friend even knowing.<\/p>\n

Think your cat is safe because you keep them indoors? Think again. Fleas are small enough to get through even the smallest hole in your screen. So, when your precious kitty is sitting on the windowsill enjoying the view, he\/she may be attracting fleas unknowingly. Those who share their homes with dogs are even more prone since these hateful creatures can jump from one animal to the next. When a flea jumps onto your pet, it starts feeding within five minutes and may suck its blood for up to two hours. One single flea can live on your dog or cat for up to two months!<\/p>\n

The Dangers of Ticks to Your Pet<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s start with the dangers of ticks. Like humans, dogs and cats are prone to certain diseases that ticks carry. Some diseases only affect one or the other, but here is a list of the most common conditions to watch out for:<\/p>\n

Lyme disease<\/strong>
\nCarried by the deer tick, Lyme disease is seen more frequently in dogs than cats, however, it is possible for a cat to get the disease. If a cat is infected, it can affect its kidneys, joints, and nervous system. Symptoms in canines include a rash around the tick bite, fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite.<\/p>\n

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever<\/strong>
\nCommonly seen in dogs, symptoms include lethargy, stomach pain, and vomiting. If not treated promptly, it can become fatal.<\/p>\n

Ehrlichiosis<\/strong>
\nOnly seen in dogs, symptoms include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, lymph node enlargement, and abnormal bruising.<\/p>\n

Haemobartonellosis<\/strong>
\nIn cats, this condition is known as feline infectious anemia. It attacks the red blood cells, which leads to anemia and weakness. While it affects both cats and dogs, the disease does not usually manifest itself in dogs unless your pup already has underlying issues.<\/p>\n

Tularemia<\/strong>
\nCats are more prone to tularemia, and when contracted, it gives them high fever, swollen lymph nodes, nasal discharge, and possible abscesses. If infected, dogs can exhibit reduced appetite, depression, and a mild fever.<\/p>\n

Cytauxzoonosis<\/strong>
\nThis medical-sounding term is found only in cats. Symptoms include anemia, depression, high fever, difficulty breathing, and jaundice. Depending upon the age and health of your cat, death can occur in as short as one week. Cats who do survive carry this disease for life.<\/p>\n

Babesiosis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ticks transmit this disease to your pooch through tiny single-celled organisms that attach themselves to their red blood cells. This dangerous condition can be severe and cause fever, depression, swollen lymph nodes, pale gums, and depression. In severe cases, the dog may collapse and go into sudden shock.<\/p>\n

The Danger of Fleas to Your Pet<\/h3>\n

Here are some of the most common reasons fleas are such a problem for our best friends:<\/p>\n