Those fleas! They are more than just a nuisance, as they also transmit tapeworms, some bacterial and viral infections, and are the culprits behind one of the most common allergic conditions affecting our pets-flea allergic dermatitis. Fleas are blood suckers, and to survive, they are amazingly good at it. We have actually seen puppies and kittens, and even some adult dogs and cats, suffering from severe anemia because they were so flea infested.