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Elizabeth Racine, DVM

What’s the safest flea treatment for dogs? A vet's guide

Beagle scratching his ears on the grass, needing the safest flea treatment for dogs.

Choosing the safest flea treatment for dogs is an important task and we’re here to help you make that big decision. Fleas wreak havoc on your and your dog’s lives, causing itching and irritation that can lead to secondary infections.

As well as being a general nuisance, fleas can be dangerous to your dog and can even bite and transmit diseases to humans. They carry potentially fatal diseases and parasites and can cause life-threatening cases of anemia and pass on Bartonellosis disease. They can also spread tapeworms, a nasty intestinal parasite that causes diarrhea and weight loss.

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