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How Long Will Hedgehog Fleas Live on a Dog?

Hedgehog fleas typically cannot live on a dog for long, lasting only a short period. Dog environments do not support their survival. Hedgehog fleas (Archaeopsylla erinacei) are a species adapted specifically to their hedgehog hosts. When they accidentally find themselves on a dog, their life span is negatively affected as they cannot thrive without their…