What are fleas? Fleas are very tiny parasitic insects that survive by feeding off the blood of mammals. What do fleas look like? Fleas are wingless, usually measure between 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch in size, and have six legs that are adapted for jumping. Fleas are able to move through the fur of ...
Did you know that dogs can be allergic to fleas, and have summer allergies just like people do? Light-skinned dogs (namely, dogs with white fur an pink skin) typically have sensitive skin and actual allergies that should be addressed quickly…as soon as you realize your pet has one. My dog is an Aussie cross who ...
Many of us who have household pets share in a common problem of how to control fleas which are brought into and frequently infest our homes. This is particularly a problem when pets alternate between indoor and outdoor living or for pets that are frequently boarded at kennels which are not adequately cleaned between guests. ...
Fleas can be very dangerous for your cat. In addition to the itching and scratching that can result from flea bites, it is possible for your cat to contract a form of anemia from a parasite that is carried by the some fleas. What follows are some tips on how to tell if your cat ...
Before you can get rid of fleas you have to have an understanding of the life cycle of fleas. Think of the life cycle as a pyramid. Looking at the life cycle of fleas from a backward perspective, the top of the pyramid you have the adult fleas that are driving your pets mad. They ...
Many years ago, my mother took home a young kitten, of whom we were to name Tommy. A woman that worked with my mother at a bank, brought in a litter of kittens that her female cat gave birth to, and naturally, she couldn’t keep them all. One by one, other co-workers picked out which ...
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