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What kind of diseases do these parasites introduce? Tapeworms are the main threat that fleas bring. Ticks carry Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesia, Ehrlichia and several other infectious diseases. In addition, both of these parasites can lead to anemia, especially in very young or very old animals.
There are different kinds of fleas, but the ones you need to get rid of are the most harmful ones, like sand fleas. These are extremely harmful because when they bite you, they cause serious problems and health risks. Sand fleas are sometimes called âhop-alongâ or âno-see-umâ.