How to Check for Fleas, Ticks and Lice

April 02, 2012

Have your dog or cat stand over a white countertop, sheet or piece of paper. If your dog or cat is long-haired, use a comb to part the hair so you can see the skin. In dogs or cats, run your fingers through the fur and shake, especially in the neck and tail regions. Look for evidence of fleas, like flea dirt (the feces fleas…