Cat Fleas

A cat that is scratching a lot might have fleas. Frequent scratching calls for a good thorough flea check. Even in the absence of scratching, you should perform a flea check on your cat twice a month to catch fleas early on. Give your cat a treat after each flea check to make it a time that your cat looks forward to. more »

If you notice your cat scratching more than normal, or small brown dots appearing on your cat's skin, chances are he have fleas. The cat flea--Ctenocephalides felis--is the most common type of flea. Such fleas multiply rapidly and feed on the blood of cats, other pets and humans. You can remedy the problem using a variety of products... more »

Unless interrupted by chemical or natural means, the life cycle of a flea can last from 20 days to a year. Just like any other animal or insect, fleas have a distinct life cycle. more »

Cats are smart, loyal and usually low-maintenance companions. However, a very small and common insect, the flea, can wreak havoc on your cat's comfort and health. While exposure to fleas in your yard or home starts out as an itchy annoyance to the cat, an infestation can turn dangerous if left unattended. Fleas carry bacteria and... more »

Flea infestations, annoying and uncomfortable for your cat, can also cause disease and allergies. Flea bites can result in hair loss and anemia. Known to transmit tapeworms, fleas can easily be transmitted from cats to humans. Some cats, and some people, are allergic to the chemicals used in manufactured flea dip. You may not want to... more »