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Is one flea on my dog normal? Should I vacuum or check houseplants?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Along with treating my dog every month I periodically vacuum floors and furniture , but nothing too crazy. Should I vacuum more now or is it safe with one flea killed and no more signs seen? Can fleas live in house plants? Thanks everyone. in two years I have never seen a flea until Monday and my exterminator sprays the perimeter of my house. Is it normal to see an occasional flea this one time and not expect more?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 15th, 2017

I would say it's safe with one flea killed and no more signs seen. Theoretically, they could live in house plants, but again since you haven't seen anymore, I wouldn't be worried about it. You are on top of it if you have an exterminator spray, and to give you peace of mind, you can have them come again now :-)

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