You check for the source of the irritation and see weird, black dirt on your cat’s skin. Could it be fleas? Fleas are a ...

Studies show that female fleas will hang out on humans for an average of 7.4 mintues, and male fleas for 4.4 minutes. That's not very long. If you've been bitten by fleas from your cat ...

Cats with severe flea infestations can suffer from skin damage, an allergic reaction, and anemia from blood loss. Fleas can also spread parasites like tapeworms and may transmit diseases.

In all my years of practice, I’m amazed at how hard it is still today to find fleas. A flea is an external parasite of dogs and cats. Fleas look like dark little sesame seeds, crawling around on ...