摆脱跳蚤的最终指南

跳蚤叮咬会给宠物和人带来严重的皮肤刺激，因此，在植根于宠物的皮毛之前，尝试消除任何侵扰很重要。

People usually associate warmer weather with an increase in pesky fleas, but they can be around all year round, an expert has explained.

一位专家解释说，人们通常会将温暖的天气与讨厌的跳蚤相关联，但它们可以全年左右。

Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation to both pets and people, so it is important to try and eliminate any infestations before they take root in your pets’ fur.

跳蚤叮咬会给宠物和人带来严重的皮肤刺激，因此，在植根于宠物的皮毛之前，尝试消除任何侵扰很重要。

PDSA statistics show many of us don’t think about treating our pets for fleas during the winter, seeing fleas as a “summer problem”.

PDSA统计数据表明，我们许多人不考虑在冬季将跳蚤的宠物视为“夏季问题”。

However, Jamie Walker, an experienced vet and technical services manager at global veterinary pharmaceuticals company, Dechra, explained: “Many owners only see fleas as being ‘a summer thing’ and aren’t treating their pet for them this time of year.

但是，全球兽医制药公司经验丰富的兽医和技术服务经理杰米·沃克（Jamie Walker）解释说：“许多所有者只将跳蚤视为'夏季'，而不是每年的这个时候都不为他们的宠物来治疗宠物。

“However, with central heating systems typically switched on for a few more weeks, our warm homes become the perfect breeding ground for fleas - their ideal temperature to hatch out is around 21°C.

“但是，随着中央加热系统通常会再开几周，我们的温暖家园成为跳蚤的理想繁殖地 - 他们孵化的理想温度约为21°C。

“Flea eggs can be brought into your home on your cat or dog’s coat, and then they can remain undetected for some time.

“跳蚤鸡蛋可以用猫或狗的外套带入您的家中，然后在一段时间内未被发现。

“Fleas can not only make your pet very irritated, but they can also invade your house and make family members feel itchy too.”

“跳蚤不仅可以使您的宠物感到非常恼火，而且还可以入侵您的房子，并使家人也感到痒。”

Here, we take a closer look at everything you need know about fleas.

在这里，我们仔细研究了您所需的关于跳蚤的一切。

How common are fleas in the UK?

跳蚤在英国有多普遍？

There are 62 species of flea in the UK, the most common being the cat flea or Ctenocephalides felis.

英国有62种跳蚤，最常见的是猫跳蚤或Ctenocephalides felis。

The flea life cycle has four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult flea. The entire cycle is typically complete in 3-4 weeks, but this can be quicker (12-22 days) if temperatures are ideal.

跳蚤生命周期有四个阶段：鸡蛋，幼虫，pupa和成人跳蚤。整个周期通常在3-4周内完成，但是如果温度是理想的，则可以更快（12-22天）。

Each adult female flea can lay up to 20 eggs per day on your pet’s coat – and these eggs fall off wherever your pet lies.

每个成年雌性跳蚤每天最多可以在宠物的外套上产生20个鸡蛋 - 这些鸡蛋在您的宠物所在的任何地方都会掉下来。

Flea eggs are almost invisible to the naked eye, while flea larvae are even harder to spot, often hiding in dark and hard-to-reach areas.

跳蚤卵几乎看不见肉眼，而跳蚤幼虫甚至更难发现，通常藏在黑暗和难以到达的区域。

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Fleas are able to jump long distances and they can easily move between your pets and your home.

跳蚤能够长距离距离，并且可以在宠物和房屋之间轻松移动。

Surprisingly, only around 5% of a flea infestation is made up of adult fleas on your dog or cat’s fur, whereas 95% is in typically your home as eggs, larvae and pupae.

令人惊讶的是，只有大约5％的跳蚤侵扰是由您的狗或猫的皮毛上的成年跳蚤组成的，而95％的人通常是您的家中的鸡蛋，幼虫和pup。

What are the signs of a flea infestation?

跳蚤侵扰的迹象是什么？

One of the most telling signs of a potential flea infestation is if your pet is regularly scratching, biting, or licking themselves, to try to relieve the discomfort caused by the bites.

潜在的跳蚤侵扰的最有说服力的迹象之一是，如果您的宠物定期抓挠，咬人或舔自己，以缓解叮咬引起的不适。

If you notice them doing this, then this is a big red flag, and you should investigate further.

如果您注意到他们这样做，那么这是一个大危险信号，您应该进一步研究。

While fleas can be hard to spot, checking your pet's skin and fur is a good first step.

虽然跳蚤很难发现，但检查宠物的皮肤和皮毛是一个很好的第一步。

What health issues can fleas cause?

跳蚤会导致哪些健康问题？

When fleas bite, they suck out blood and inject saliva into the bloodstream, which is what causes the most common symptom – itchy skin.

跳蚤咬时，它们会吸血并注入唾液中，这是导致最常见症状的原因 - 皮肤发痒。

In some animals this can become so intense that they end up with skin infections, hair loss and scabs and sores. 

在某些动物中，这可能会变得如此强烈，以至于它们最终会受到皮肤感染，脱发，结ab和疮的影响。

In severe cases, smaller animals such as kittens or puppies, can even die from anaemia due to the blood loss caused by the fleas feeding.

在严重的情况下，较小的动物，例如小猫或幼犬，甚至由于跳蚤喂养引起的失血而死于贫血。

Fleas can also transmit worm eggs to pets, causing them to have upset tummies and weight loss.

跳蚤还可以将蠕虫卵传递给宠物，导致它们沮丧的肚子和体重减轻。

How can you treat fleas?

你怎么能治疗跳蚤？

The most effective way to control flea infestations is to treat your pet directly all year round with a vet-approved product. Prevention is always better than cure.

控制跳蚤侵扰的最有效方法是通过兽医批准的产品全年直接治疗您的宠物。预防总是比治愈更好。

If you do discover you have a flea problem, it is important to treat both your cat or dog AND your home.

如果您确实发现自己有一个跳蚤问题，那么对待猫或狗和家很重要。

Everything your dog or cat comes into contact with in your home (and car if applicable) should be treated; otherwise, it is inevitable that the fleas will come back.

您的狗或猫在您的家中（如果适用的话）接触的一切都应得到处理；否则，跳蚤将不可避免地回来。