However, they unknowingly bought a house with a flea infestation, even though it had been vacant for quite a while. Apparently, fleas can live in a home, even without pets.

Just make sure whatever you do to get rid of the fleas will be safe for you and your pets. Wash Bedding in Hot, Soapy Water. Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat's or dog’s bed every week.

Dog fleas, cat fleas — they're all the same pests. Pet owners understand the struggle, but killing fleas may be easier than you think.

ATLANTA - Sam Dennis' 3-year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Hershel spends more time on the couch than in the dog park. "He's very much of an indoor dog," Dennis says. "He's lazy; he likes to ...

The couple has no pets, but thanks to a neighbor’s cat, they’ve got the fleas. To control fleas, you need to act quickly before a little problem becomes a big one. Plus, Oakland squirre… ...

Pets with fleas usually develop sores on the skin from all the scratching and biting. The cat flea has four growth stages in their life cycle: egg, larva, pupa and adult.

When dog and cat owners notice their pet excessively scratching, biting, and licking, many of them associate these signs with fleas. With so many products on the market for flea treatment and ...

Fleas are enemy No. 1 for pets. These pests are a problem in south Louisiana year-round, but they are most prevalent in the spring and summer.

No reason for pets to suffer from fleas FTC Most of us realize how lucky we are to live in Colorado — clean air, amazing recreational choices, excellent schools, and very little crime.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It is a never ending threat. In years past, this would be the start of the traditional tick and flea season, but that is no longer the case. The critters are now out there ...