Nope, that lifeless black speck on your pup's fur isn't a dead flea. It's flea dirt! Here's what you can do to treat and prevent this occurrence.

If your dog is doing a lot of scratching, take a look at their coat. If you see little brown dirt-like specs, particularly around the base of the tail (fleas love this spot) it could be flea dirt ...

Vet reveals everything you need to know about flea allergy dermatitis in dogs, from the signs to lookout for to how to treat it.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Fleas are, unfortunately, one of the most common and quite possibly the most irritating of parasites on both dogs and cats. They thrive on the warmth of a dog or cat's skin ...

If you suspect flea dirt, check your pet closely in the areas where fleas like to hide, including the back, neck and undersides of dogs and cats. Ticks like dark, moist areas, such as under the ...

Fleas can affect a range of animals and can be irritating and painful, so a vet has shared how to check if your pet is ...

Flea allergy dermatitis is one of the leading causes of allergic reactions in dogs and like all allergies, it's caused by the immune system overreacting to a particular substance that's typically ...