Flea infestations are more common that many people think at this time of year, a vet has warned
A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for the tell-tale signs their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”.
“However, our warm homes become the perfect breeding ground for fleas - their ideal temperature to hatch out is around 21°C.eggs can be brought into your home on your cat or dog’s coat, and then they can remain undetected for some time.can not only make your pet very irritated, but they can also invade your house and make family members feel itchy too.”There are 62 species of flea in the UK, the most common being the cat flea or Ctenocephalides felis.
Flea eggs are almost invisible to the naked eye, while flea larvae are even harder to spot, often hiding in dark and hard-to-reach areas.Surprisingly, only around 5% of a flea infestation is made up of adult fleas on your dog or cat’s fur, whereas 95% is in typically your home as eggs, larvae and pupae.is if your pet is regularly scratching, biting, or licking themselves, to try to relieve the discomfort caused by the bites.
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