However, because flea eggs are almost microscopic (about 0.5 ... that capture fleas and flea dirt as you comb through your cat’s fur. Pet parents will need to gently glide the comb over their ...

Surprisingly, only around 5% of a flea infestation is made up of adult fleas on your dog or cat’s fur, whereas 95% is in typically your home as eggs, larvae and pupae. What are the signs of a flea ...

Signs of fleas in cats include scratching, skin irritation, and the presence of dark red or black specks on your cat's skin, fur, bedding, or furniture. These specks, about the size of grains of ...

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A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for signs their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”.