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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.
1 If your pet has fleas you should also make sure your pet is treated for worms. 2  Fleas can also pass diseases to your pets. 3  For example, myxomatosis is a serious disease in rabbits which can be spread by fleas.