Introduction

If you have a Maltese dog, then you’ll know that they’re prone to scratching themselves. In fact, it can be hard not to notice when your Maltese dog has fleas. If your pet is scratching excessively or losing hair, then it’s likely that they’ve got fleas – which can be very irritating and stressful for both of you!

Maltese dogs are very intelligent, affectionate and easy to train.

Maltese dogs are very intelligent, affectionate and easy to train. They have a good nature, but they need proper care and maintenance. Maltese dogs are a very friendly, loyal and affectionate breed of dog. This makes them great companions for children since they can play together without any trouble at all!

The most common cause of fleas spreading onto pets is contact with another infected pet.

The most common cause of fleas spreading onto pets is contact with another infected pet. Flea eggs and larvae can fall off an infested dog and onto your Maltese, or they may be brought over on your clothes or shoes, where they will hatch later.

Some people believe that as long as you keep your house clean, then you won’t have any problems with fleas. This is not true! Even if you vacuum every day, there is still a chance that one stray egg could land somewhere in your home and start hatching more pests for you to deal with down the line!

Flea eggs and larvae are often found in bedding (sheets), carpets and upholstered furniture—even if those items aren’t used by dogs (or cats). When it comes time to wash these fabrics regularly—every week should be sufficient—be sure not to forget about keeping them away from your furry friends by using special laundry detergents designed specifically for pets!

Adult fleas spend the majority of their time on an animal, feeding on its blood.

Once the flea finds a host, it begins to feed. Adult fleas spend most of their time on an animal, feeding on its blood. After feeding, adult fleas must lay eggs in order to reproduce and continue the cycle.

The female lays a bunch of eggs (called an ootheca) and attaches them to your Maltese’s body hair or fur using a sticky substance secreted from her mouthparts. The eggs can hatch into tiny larvae after about two days if they’re at room temperature or 71°F/21°C; under ideal conditions, they can hatch as quickly as 24 hours after being attached to your dog’s hair! These larvae move around very little—instead they feed on any other insect that happens by while waiting for something better: YOU!

When fleas bite their host they inject saliva which contains anti-coagulants and anesthetic properties.

One of the most common questions we hear from people is, “Why do fleas bite?”

Fleas are blood-sucking parasites that live on your pet or in your home. They feed on your pet’s blood and can cause anemia if left untreated. Fleas also inject saliva into their host to prevent blood from clotting and to anesthetize them so they don’t notice the pain of the bites, along with anti-coagulants that prevent any swelling or irritation around the spine as well as feeding off of it (it’s actually kind of gross).

The only reliable way to check your Maltese dog for fleas is to run a flea comb through its hair, followed by a thorough visual inspection.

The only reliable way to check your Maltese dog for fleas is to run a flea comb through its hair, followed by a thorough visual inspection. Flea combs are cheap, easy to use and effective in finding even the most elusive fleas. The best part is that they’re not painful for your dog!

Flea combs should be used on a regular basis—at least once a week—and whenever you notice that the Maltese has been scratching or biting itself excessively.

Your dog may scratch itself more often when it has fleas, and you may notice spots of blood or hair loss from excessive scratching.

If you notice that your dog is scratching itself more often than normal, or if you see bare patches of skin where it has been scratching, this could be a sign that your Maltese has fleas. In addition to causing an uncomfortable itching sensation, fleas can cause anemia in dogs by sucking the blood from their bodies. These bites can also lead to tapeworms in the intestines of some animals.

If you have spotted any signs of fleas on your Maltese dog or cat, take action immediately!

An infestation of fleas can be accompanied by tapeworms, so look out for excess licking or biting at the anal region – this is often a sign that your dog may have worms.

Tapeworms are caused by fleas, so if you suspect your Maltese has tapeworms, an infestation of fleas is highly likely. A common symptom of tapeworms is excess licking at the anal region. Another sign to look out for is worms in feces. If you notice these symptoms, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian immediately! As with all parasites, tapeworms can be treated and prevented by using medication that treats both fleas and worms.

Tweezers can be used to remove adult fleas from your Maltese dog. Be sure to kill the flea before throwing it away though.

As a Maltese parent, you should be aware that your dog has fleas. If your dog has fleas, you need to address this immediately. Fleas are not only a nuisance for your furry friend but they can also transmit bacteria that cause deadly diseases like tick-borne typhus and leptospirosis. Fortunately, there are several ways to get rid of these tiny pests from your doggy’s fur and skin.

Before we go into how to get rid of fleas from our little furry friends’ bodies, let’s take a moment to discuss what exactly is meant by “flea” in the context of this article: it refers specifically to adult fleas (the ones with wings), which generally live on dogs (and other mammals). Baby fleas—known by scientists as eggs or larvae—live under the surface of a dog’s skin and don’t have wings at all; instead they look like tiny brown worms or small black dots under the surface of their fur coat.

A liquid cleaner can be used to remove eggs and larvae from your Maltese dog’s fur but it will not kill them – you will need to physically remove any eggs or larvae you find using tweezers or by picking them off with your fingers (use gloves).

You can also use a liquid cleaner to remove eggs and larvae from your Maltese dog’s fur. A cleaning product that is specifically designed for this purpose will be more effective than using dishwashing liquid or soap, as it will kill the eggs and larvae instead of just washing them away. Do not use bleach, which can irritate a Maltese dog’s skin.

Once you have removed all visible fleas from your Maltese dog (you may need to use tweezers), clean out his ears with a cotton ball dipped in rubbing alcohol or white vinegar (vines work well as an antiseptic). If there are any visible signs of infection like redness or swelling around his ear canal, speak with your veterinarian about starting him on antibiotics so he does not get an ear infection from these pesky little bugs!

Conclusion

Don’t forget to check your Maltese dog for fleas at least once every 7 days, and more often if you think it may have been infected with them. When you do this, be sure to comb through its hair thoroughly and check every inch of its body so that you can catch any signs of an infestation early on before it gets too bad. This will prevent any complications from happening in the future and keep your dog healthy at all times!