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Is a short-haired dog more susceptible to getting fleas and ticks?

Is a short-haired dog more susceptible to getting fleas and ticks? - Countryside Veterinary Clinic

Any dog - short or long-haired - can get fleas and ticks. It might be a little easier to see them on a short-coated dog, but long-coated dogs, it's even-steven. They can all get it.

Is a short-haired dog more susceptible to getting fleas and ticks? - Advanced Animal Care

They do not discriminate, so whether your dog has short hair, long hair, or no hair, they will be there.

Is a short-haired dog more susceptible to getting fleas and ticks? - Carolina Value Pet Care

Not really. It's just easier for us to identify them if they get on a short-haired dog, but they're not necessarily going to be more susceptible, especially when it comes to ticks. Fleas, on the other hand, in my many years of experience doing this, I tend to see the shorter hair dogs being more likely to be infested than a long, thick-coated dog, like a chow or a Husky or something of that nature. A hair coat can make a difference, but I wouldn't buy a dog based on that information.

Is a short-haired dog more susceptible to getting fleas and ticks? - Modern Vet Care

Not necessarily. We see fleas and ticks in all types of dogs, regardless of their coat length.

Contributed by Dr. Emily Ehmann from Modern Vet Care
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