Humans can contract it from flea dirt (which is the poop of fleas) as well as flea bites. Cat-scratch disease is caused by ...

As stubborn little blood suckers, cat fleas will bite you, your cat — even your dog! What's worse, you probably won't see the buggers when they're there. Chances are, if you're wondering about ...

While cats that spend time outside are more likely to encounter parasites, even indoor-only cats can become infected. Three ...

Is your dog or cat itching themselves more often ... to wait for the egg to hatch," she said. Some can. Humans have their own species of fleas, Cohen said, but they can't live long off of people.

Human fleas in particular have exceptionally strong back legs - stronger than dog or cat fleas. The fact that fleas drink human blood made them a convenient performer to care for - a simple ...

In all my years of practice, I’m amazed at how hard it is still today to find fleas. A flea is an external parasite of dogs and cats. Fleas look like dark little sesame seeds, crawling around on ...

Cats with severe flea infestations can suffer from skin damage, an allergic reaction, and anemia from blood loss. Fleas can also spread parasites like tapeworms and may transmit diseases.

Is your dog or cat itching themselves more often ... to wait for the egg to hatch," she said. Some can. Humans have their own species of fleas, Cohen said, but they can't live long off of people.