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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.
Fleas are attracted to the warmth that the bodies of their hosts emit, vibrations and carbon dioxide, and they also like warm and carpeted environments where their hosts rest. These parasites feed on the blood of their hosts and can cause a number of conditions including skin infection and irritation, loss of hair and lethargy in their hosts.