In Heat More Prone to Fleas?

[shais_mom]

I have a friend that has a poodle that just went thru the spay cycle does anyone know if they are more prone to fleas during the heat cycles?
I've no idea, I've never 'dealt' with a dog that hasn't been fixed!

[lizbud]

I don't have experience with non spayed older pups, so I don't have
an answer. but I really don't think a flea discriminates between one dog
or another.

[shais_mom]

that's what I kind of thought too.
Only thing I could come up with was the scent of blood or something?
who knows!

[Catlady711]

I've never really heard of a dog in heat attracting more fleas, but I do know some animals 'taste' better to fleas than others. The only thing I could find online is similar to what we see at work, the weather (heat) and humidity do seem to make fleas hatch more so you may see more adult fleas when the weather is warm/humid.

Either way the dog should be treated for fleas and spayed.

[shais_mom]

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Either way the dog should be treated for fleas and spayed.

thanks for the information but you are preaching to the choir.
I've told her my opinion on this but She isn't my dog. .

[Catlady711]

thanks for the information but you are preaching to the choir.
I've told her my opinion on this but She isn't my dog. .

That was more for anyone who might find this thread by way of google or something rather than PT members. I did not mean to offend.