Fleas can transmit parasites such as tapeworms to your pet. Tapeworm infections may be detected when worms or dry segments resembling grains of rice are found on your pet or in your home. Your pet will need to be dewormed and unless you eliminate fleas, reinfection is likely to occur.
"It looks like a miniature hippopotamus with badly-fitting panty hose all over."
- Roger Caras about the Chinese Shar-pei