The resurgence of bed bugs over the last decade has left many people worrying about every little itch that they get. However one victim of bed bugs that often get overlooked may be suffering more than you think. The victim we are talking about are your pets.
Contrary to popular belief, bed bugs don't only feed on humans. In fact they feed on anything that has blood. Although they may prefer human blood, if no other food source is available, they won't hesitate to feed on your beloved pets.
Some situations where bed bugs may end up feasting on your pets would be if you're never home. With no readily available food source, bed bugs may turn to your pets to get their weekly meals. Although your cat or dog's fur may slow bed bugs down, they will still be able to feed eventually. Fortunately bed bug bites do not cause any major harm to dogs; however it can make them uncomfortable.
A dogs fur can also act as a carrier for bed bugs, similar to your clothing. If you have an active dog, it can potentially spread bed bugs to your neighbors or other strangers.
If you have any concerns of bed bugs, don't hesitate to get a canine inspection. Dogs are excellent at finding bed bugs with their noses and are the most accurate form of bed bug detection.
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