Once a dog gets fleas they are very difficult to get rid of. Not only do they
crawl on your dog's skin and drive her crazy, but also they get in your
furniture, bedding and
carpeting. 
Here's everything you need to know about Dog Fleas and
Ticks.
Spotting Fleas
Fleas are pretty easy to spot; it's getting rid of them that are hard. The first sign is usually your dog scratching a lot. His skin may have small red spots and his coat may have small black spots left from the fleas. Most often these parasites are acquired through the dog's environment.
Ridding Your Dog of Fleas
Having fleas is a miserable experience for dogs. The most effective way to
get rid of them is to get a professional
flea bath from a groomer and have your vet prescribe medicine to administer
to the dog's neck to ward off the fleas and ticks. The problem is the fleas
don't stay on the dog's skin. They land on the carpet, in furniture and
(heaven-forbid if the dog sleeps with you) in your bed. Getting fleas out of
your home take an aggressive approach of washing, vacuuming and possibly the use
of
foggers 
.
Tick Bites
Ticks are a little different and can bite your dog while in heavily wooded areas. The best thing to do is work on prevention by spraying your dog with tick repellent before taking him to such an area. But if your dog has been bitten by a tick, quick action is required to remove the tick and care for the dog properly to reduce the risk of Lyme disease.
