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With all the other to-dos in your life—like keeping your home clean, feeding the family, or working every day—cleaning a dirty dog bed can seem like a low priority. 

But the truth is that a dirty bed can harbor a whole lot more than a little bit of fur and some muddy paw prints. Over time, it can become a breeding ground for fleas, bacteria, and even allergens that affect both you and your pet. 

Regular washing is key to maintaining a healthy home environment and preventing zoonotic diseases—the ones that can spread between animals and humans. 

Here’s what the team at East Sacramento Veterinary Center wants you to know about the importance of keeping the dog bed clean. 

There is nothing better than the weather come spring in Sacramento; unfortunately, the bugs think so, too. Just as soon as we are ready to grill, go camping, or do yard work, do we find ourselves fretting about the insect world. And for good reason. Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes can be the bane of time spent outside.

But these pesky ones can also be harbingers of disease and illness, as well as infestation, when they are able to thrive. Learn more about these parasites and ways you can keep you and your furry one protected.

The Tiny Flea

The flea is a small, flightless insect that is a part of the order Siphonaptera. Fleas transmit illness through their bite. They feed on warm-blooded hosts, which includes the family pet. Fleas may be small, but they are one of the most prevalent carriers of disease across the world. And once you have them, the infestation is hard to get rid of without resorting to chemicals.