Dear Dr. Fox: A very basic question: How do I know when my cat has fleas if I do not actually see one crawling on her? – R.S., Houston, Texas Dear R.S.: The best test is to check for flea droppings on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fleas are one of the most common and persistent pests cat owners face, but some cats seem to attract them more than others. While ...

While everyone else gets all riled up about tick season, the warm weather means another parasitic pest is upon us: fleas. The rising temperatures makes it more hospitable for eggs to hatch, and more ...

One in four cats in the UK has fleas, compared to one in seven dogs. There are different species of fleas - such as dog fleas, cat fleas, rabbit fleas and human fleas - and they are parasites that ...

It’s the middle of the summer and those pesky fleas are out in full force. Even indoor only cats get fleas. Fleas can hitchhike on humans and come in through screens or open windows. Fleas can only ...

Fleas might be tiny creatures, but they can be a giant pain for you and your cat. The fleas usually found on cats (Ctenocephalides felis) are extremely common, and they can be a problem even in the ...

In a recent column, you mentioned a safe flea control for cats. Although I’ve not seen fleas, he does have small scabs around his neck that I think are flea bites. He’s very jittery if I investigate ...