Do Cat Fleas Live on Humans?
Cat fleas are unwanted pests among cats and can be troublesome to humans. Cat fleas have a short life span, but they can still transmit diseases through bites. Many people worry about catching fleas from their animals because they usually live in the same household.
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Cat Fleas
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Cat fleas are one-eighth inch long. They are dark in color and look flat. They have backward pointing hairs that they use to move through the animal's fur. Cat fleas are hard to remove through grooming.
Life of a Flea
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Fleas can only live for a couple of weeks without a host. Fleas generally will jump from animal to animal. When removed during grooming, a flea will search for a new host.
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Humans
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Cat fleas do not live on people. Cat fleas will bite people who are handling an infested cat.
Flea Bites
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Flea bites can cause red, itchy bumps. They normally bite around people's ankles. If the person has allergies to fleas, they will suffer from rashes and itching. Allergic reactions occur between 12 and 24 hours after the bite.
Disease
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Fleas can transmit unwanted diseases to people and animals. If the flea was recently on a rodent, it might transfer any disease that rodent might have, including plague and other serious diseases.
Control
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Cat fleas can be controlled with flea removal shampoo. Treating your pets is required if you want to control fleas.
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