It closely resembles the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, which can live on a wider range of animals and is generally more prevalent worldwide.

They can live without food for several months, but females must have a blood meal before they can produce eggs.

When fleas bite humans, they may develop an itching rash with small bumps that may bleed.

When dogs are troubled by fleas, they scratch and bite themselves, especially in areas such as the head, neck, and around the tail.

Prevention in the case of flea infestations can sometimes be difficult, but is the most effective way to ensure the dog will not get reinfected.

[6] After vacuuming, using a specially designed product is recommended to kill the remaining fleas and to stop the development of eggs and larvae.

The products available on the market may include carpet powders, sprays or foggers, which contain adult insecticides and insect growth regulators.

This should be washed every week; also the bed and surrounding areas should be treated with adult insecticides and insect growth regulators.

Dog houses, patios or porches are some of the outdoor areas in which it is more likely to find fleas and those should be thoroughly cleaned.

[7](link not found in September 2022) Many of these products contain an insecticide as an active ingredient which kills the adult fleas when coming into contact with them.

Though the initial cleaning process may be thorough, fleas in incipient stages likely still exist around the house or on the pet.