Dog Flea

Typically found on domestic dogs, wild canids, and occasionally on other mammals or within homes in carpets and bedding.

Obligate hematophages; adults feed exclusively on the blood of mammals, primarily dogs.

Wingless, laterally compressed insects capable of jumping long distances. They undergo complete metamorphosis through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages.

Risks include skin irritation, allergic dermatitis, and transmission of parasites like the double-pored dog tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum) to pets and occasionally humans.