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If you're a pet parent, you've probably wondered, "What do fleas look like?" at least once – especially if you've noticed your pet scratching a little more than usual. One of the few downsides of ...

Fleas are small, flat, oval-shaped insects with hard shells covered in hairs. They are dark or reddish-brown in color and measure around 1.5–3mm long. It may be hard to see them, especially if your ...