To check if your pet has fleas, part its hair and look for: - Small bits of brown "dust," attached to the fur itself. The fleas excrete digested blood. See if the dust dissolves into a red liquid upon contact with a wet paper towel.
- Skin Irritation: flea bites or scratching and biting may leave red, irritated skin, and even bald patches in bad cases.
- Small, fast moving brown shapes are fleas.
- Or, use a flea comb and see what you get.
Dried blood in its ears may indicate ear mites and you should consult your vet to find out what the problem is.
