Surprising Facts About Fleas in Cats and Dogs

Although they’re very small, fleas are a bigger deal than you might think.

Overview

Fleas are common parasites that nestle into your dog's skin and feed on their blood by biting through the skin. If a flea gets onto your dog, you could soon have an infestation in your home. Thankfully, there are many ways to protect your dog from fleas.

But what are some other, perhaps less known, facts about these jumping, biting parasites? Let's take a look.

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Medically reviewed by Jack Banfield

Published on 09/05/2019 • Reviewed on 25/01/2024