Pests that are harmful for your pets

Due to the possibility of contracting parasitic, bacterial, or viral illnesses, fleas, ticks, and other pests can be dangerous to animals.

Some of these ailments and infections have the potential to be fatal or to result in long-term issues that reduce the quality of life for your animal.

Here are some of the most prevalent pests that affect pets, some of which you may be surprised to learn about.

1.     Fleas - Dogs and cats are among the preferred blood donors for fleas, who feed on blood. Once a single flea has attached itself to your pet's fur, it is difficult to keep them off since they reproduce quickly. It is quite simple for animals to contract fleas from other animals or the environment since fleas may leap hundreds of yards from host to host.

2.     Ticks - Similar to fleas in that they feed on the blood of animals, ticks are more dangerous since they also spread bacteria and diseases. Because they have the ability to release a toxin that might potentially paralyze your pet, female ticks are particularly dangerous. When a flea or tick infestation is first discovered, it is important to take it seriously because it could result in more serious health issues. What other creatures can annoy your furry friend besides obvious irritants like ticks and fleas?

3.     Cockroaches - When eaten by your pet, cockroaches and other pests can be harmful. They also run the risk of polluting the food or water you give your pet. They not only transmit many pathogens and illnesses that are dangerous to people, but they also contain parasites that can give animals stomach worms.

4.     Ants - Most ant bites are not dangerous. But fire ant bites can have serious implications that last a lifetime for your family and pets. Smaller animals and people with documented allergies may die from the venom of fire ants. Anaphylaxis, exhaustion, and collapse are all signs of fire ant bites.

5.     Mosquitoes - Many people might not be aware that mosquitoes can bite both humans and animals. It is well known that mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases, including heartworm. In severe circumstances, heartworms can cause mortality if untreated.

The Philadelphia pest treatment business that pet owners rely on, CITY & SUBURBS PEST CONTROL LLC, can provide you with further information about pests that are hazardous to your animal buddy. Contact us today and make sure that your pets are safe!