All cat and dog owners in the UK have been warned flea infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”.

It’s a sunny afternoon in the Philippines and you’re lounging with your beloved furbaby, then you spot it — a tiny, uninvited ...

The flea life cycle has four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult flea. The entire cycle is typically complete in 3-4 weeks, but this can be quicker (12-22 days) if temperatures are ideal.