External parasites in dogs
Flea itch and ticks rise in warm months. Product choice depends on weight and health. Bodrum notes sit in the existing ticks page.
Clinic: Turgutreis Pawspital Veteriner Kliniği
Published: 2026-09-06
Clinic veterinarian: Veteriner Hekim Elif Duran — this page does not yet carry a separate reviewed stamp.
In short
Fleas can breed indoors; one bath is not enough. Remove ticks whole — no oil, flame or crushing.
Local risk: ticks in Bodrum. Never swap cat and dog products. Cats: cat external parasites.
Ticks
Grip close to the skin and pull slowly. If mouthparts remain, do not dig — show the clinic. Fever, lameness or sudden lethargy afterwards should not wait.
Fleas
Itch, the tail base and “flea dirt” can be clues. Household textiles matter; washing the dog alone may not finish it.
Sources and further reading
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- External parasites in catsIndoor living is not automatic protection. Fleas can breed indoors; ticks and mites are different problems. Prevention is individual — never use a dog product on a cat.
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