The Differences Between Fleas And Ticks

Fleas and ticks. Ticks and fleas. They go together like birds and bees…but they’re actually very different. To protect your dog from both of these parasites it’s important that you understand the differences between them. Here are some of the differences that separate these parasites.

References

1. Kemble Shirpat T. Fleas and their management. NebGuide. Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. 2006. Available at: hppt://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publication.jsp?publicationld=655 Accessed August 31, 2009.
2. Stafford K. Tick Management Handbook. New Haven, CT: the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station; 2007.
3. Bladburn BL, et al. Biology, treatment and control of flea and tick infestations. Vet Clin Small Anim. 209:39:1173-1200.
4. Soneshine DE. Life Cycles of Ticks, In: Soneshine DE, ed, Biology of Ticks, vol. 1, New York: Oxford University Press; 51-66, 1991.

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