Rat in the house bring fleas

Rat in the house bring fleas

Fleas are ecto-parasites, or parasites that infest and feed on the outside of the body (e.g., skin and hair). These parasites  are found i... 12:39:00

Fleas are ecto-parasites, or parasites that infest and feed on the outside of the body (e.g., skin and hair). These parasites  are found in many pets especially rats; however, flea infestation in pet rats is very rare. Typically, pet rats  typically only acquire this condition when they come in contact with wild rodents. Dirty and easy  to multiplied.

Though flea infestation  is not a serious condition and treatment is available to control it, if proper steps are not taken to  prevent further spread or re-infestation of the fleas, this can  become a recurring problem.

Rats bring dirty and fleas

Will Rat Flea Bites On Humans?

Yes, it's easy if you gets transmitted this flea to  you body contact from rat. Fleas may be visible on the infested rat’s body, and you will notice your  rat scratching the infested areas more than normal. The skin may be red/inflamed in some areas due  to the flea feeding on the area, as well as to irritation from scratching by the rat. Another indicator of  fleas is the presence of its feces, which may be seen as black dots on the skin or  in the hair.

Causes Of Rat Flea Disease.

Flea infestation in  pet rats is caused by rodent fleas, which are mainly transmitted to them when pet rats come in contact  with wild rodents.

Fleas bite on human skin

Effect Of Rat Fleas Bites.

Flea bites are small,  raised, red bumps that are firm to the touch. The redness disappears when pressure is applied. Flea bites can be extremely itchy and may show signs of bleeding. Flea bites usually occur around  the ankles and lower legs. Other common  locations for flea bites include the area around the waist, armpits, creases of the elbows, and behind the knees.

Flea bites produce a variety of effects, ranging from a small, temporary red bump to long-term symptoms that may last  for years depending on the sensitivity of the person bitten. The area of skin affected may  increase over t ime, or the rash may spread to a different area. Flea bites can take a very long time to heal up  and can sometimes evolve into "persistent bite reactions." Itching and swelling may occur at the sites  of older bites when the person is bitten again.

Protect your body from fleas with this guideline.

The primary goal of therapy is to relieve the itching, which can be achieved by the following:

•     Burrow's solution compresses applied to the bites
•     Calamine lotion to which 0.25% menthol may be added by the pharmacist
•     1% hydrocortisone cream may take the edge off the itch

If flea bites have  occurred indoors, all sources must be treated for effective flea control. Carpets, pet bedding, and all rooms should be  thoroughly vacuumed, and pets should be treated separately.

Flea control at home may be regulated by the following measures:

•     Bedding should be  clean and laundered regularly.
•     Bedrooms  should be  vacuumed regularly, especially in the corners underneath the beds.
•     The indoor  environment can be sprayed with methoprene, a new chemical used for flea             infestation.
•     A professional  exterminator may be needed.
•     Pets should be kept  clean and regularly checked by a veterinarian.

Flea control for pets includes the following:

•     Flea shampoos  mechanically remove fleas but need to be followed by a flea control rinse           that contains insecticide.
•     Flea dust powders
•     Flea  collars
•     Oral  flea medication (available from the vet)