If you're a pet parent, you've probably asked yourself, "How do cats get fleas?" at least once – especially if your cat is kept indoors and you're wondering how they got there in the first place.

I have a 16-year-old cat with fleas. She always runs when I approach her with the topical treatment and now I know why. Some of it got on a piece of furniture and it took off the polyurethane finish.

Part of owning a feline is making sure your pet doesn’t have fleas and ticks. Unfortunately these critters are common in many regions of the country, and can infest both indoor and outdoor cats.

Home remedies for fleas on cats are becoming increasingly popular, especially for pet parents who are fans of natural products and remedies. While it is true that natural options will be free from ...

I was minding my own business reading in bed when something caught my eye. I saw a tiny, black insect dart across my bed and immediately flew into a panic. "Not again!" I muttered under my breath.

Fleas can turn a happy home with pets and kids into a stressful mess fast. These tiny pests spread quickly, cause itchy bites ...

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