How often do you treat cats for fleas? It's a question you may well be asking if you've just welcomed a new feline friend into your family. While it's easy to get sidetracked buying the best food, ...

If you're a pet parent, you've probably asked yourself, "How do cats get fleas?" at least once – especially if your cat is kept indoors and you're wondering how they got there in the first place.

One in four cats in the UK has fleas, compared to one in seven dogs. There are different species of fleas - such as dog fleas, cat fleas, rabbit fleas and human fleas - and they are parasites that ...

I was minding my own business reading in bed when something caught my eye. I saw a tiny, black insect dart across my bed and immediately flew into a panic. "Not again!" I muttered under my breath.

Dear Dr. Fox: A very basic question: How do I know when my cat has fleas if I do not actually see one crawling on her? – R.S., Houston, Texas Dear R.S.: The best test is to check for flea droppings on ...

Fleas might be tiny creatures, but they can be a giant pain for you and your cat. The fleas usually found on cats (Ctenocephalides felis) are extremely common, and they can be a problem even in the ...

Home remedies for fleas on cats are becoming increasingly popular, especially for pet parents who are fans of natural products and remedies. While it is true that natural options will be free from ...

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