Can fleas live in carpet without biting my dog, even with treatment?

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Can fleas survive in a carpet by themselves and produce without biting a dog? What if the dog is treated with monthly topical drops?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Fleas can survive in the environment such as a carpet without biting a dog, which is why it's very important to disinfect the environment as well. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. If the dog is on a monthly topical treatment, the fleas will die when they bite your dog, but there will still be some in the environment, so it should be treated as well.

Can fleas live in carpet without biting my dog, even with treatment?

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