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Fleas

Fleas are wingless insects that live off the blood of mammals and birds. There are over 2,000 species of fleas, and due to their thick outer layer, are difficult to kill through force alone. When fleas feed on a host, they tend to leave raised and itchy bumps, and can sometimes cause diseases.

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Aristotle proposed that fleas are spontaneously produced from what?

Aristotle proposed that fleas are spontaneously produced from putrefying matter. Reference: The Lagoon: How Aristotle Invented Science ISBN-10: 0670026743

How do you prevent fleas on cats and dogs?

Wide variety of flea control products are available where its spray, pill, tablets, or spot on different products suits different pets, ask your local vet about the best product for your pet & buy that online at budgetpetcare online store at a discounted price because they offer the best price on pet health care product in the market.

Are fleas germs?

No, they are not germs.

Fleas are insects and blood-sucking parasites.

You can't see germs with your naked eyes unless you have the help of professional germ-detecting chemicals.

What can you do when you put flea Medicine on your cat and now he's freaking out It's like the fleas are attacking him more He's never done that before?

Get a flea collar, Flea Medicine around the back of his neck, and a flea bomb, use that in your house and stay out of there for 30 minutes or and hour, If fleas are in your house! open windows too!

Does dog fleas go in peoples hair?

Yes they can, they can go on the skin too. Usually you can see the fleas jumping around.

Does permethrin kill fleas?

Yes, possibly. It is toxic, so avoid contact with skin and don't inhale it.

The problem with modern bed bugs is that they are increasingly resistant to chemicals and have developed "super-bug" status. Increasingly bed bug specialists are turning to chemical free solutions to avoid this problem.

If you are looking to self treat, reading up on the products you plan on using and the best way to use them is essential although professional experienced help is almost always recommended.

Warning: The liquid form of permethrin is VERY toxic to cats. Make sure everything is very dry before allowing them in the area.

What is the color of a water flea?

water fleas can be found all different kind of clear whit colour also they, have dark colour eggs that u can see inside of the, hard shell on top

What kind of flea is Francoeur?

He is a very rare seven foot tall anthropomorphicPairsan flea who is verytalented. You would be very lucky to have a flea like him.

Do fleas give you desises?

The flea from a rat could give you the plague. There was recently a case of it in Oregon.

If pet being treated with advantage how long can fleas live in the house?

fleas can live several months without a host to feed upon (such as a pet). They are able to create a cocoon to hibernate in until they feel a host is available. also 50% of a flea population is eggs and they can take several months to hatch. the best way to get rid of fleas in the home is by using an insect growth regulator (igr).

see related links for info about igrs

What to do if kittens have fleas?

Go to your vets and either get the flea collar Ovi or, get the Program Kit. In 'Program' they are little capsules and you snip off the end. Push the hair back between the cats shoulder blades and squeeze onto the skin DO NOT RUB IN!!! This will get rid of the fleas.

Other tips:

  • Put an extra Ovi collar in the bag of your vacuum cleaner.
  • Vacuum every day for two weeks and then continue on every two days. Get into corners, under couch cushions, etc. Fleas love the corners of rooms or under cushions of sofas. Of course they will be in carpets as well.
  • If you find you are really infested with fleas have your cat stay at the vets for 24 hours and get a Environmentally safe Exterminator to come in. This means you will have to leave the house for a few hours. I've only had to do this once. From then on I vacuumed every second day.

People can also bring in fleas. Just mowing the lawn the fleas can land on a person's clothing or shoes and be brought into the house.

I have tried a lot of different things to get rid of the fleas my cats had. The best I found without going to a vet is Aadams brand spray for your pet. it comes in a blue bottle and is a little pricey, but the fleas literally fell off of my cats once they got sprayed with it. Definitely worth the extra money spent on it. I found this at my local Petsmart store. Also, for the house I found that Raid Flea killer works great. It comes in a purple aerosol spray can and I found it in the chemical department (with outdoor bug repellant stuff) at my local Wal-Mart.

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You may think about beginning your own flea circus - - - Just kidding, the better one is above.

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I would wash my cat or have it professionally groomed to remove all of the "flea dirt", feces/dried blood and all of the live fleas. Then, I would apply a flea treatment to the cat. Don't use the cheap ones, they can kill your cat. I used a foam flea shampoo from Hartz and it almost killed my cat. I thought it would be less stressful than a bath. I ended up having to give the cat a bath at 10:00 at night while it was foaming at the mouth. Go with the flea treatment recommended by the vet or groomer.

Flea bites from a cat?

Fleas on a cat are probably either dog fleas or cat fleas (these are two different species, but despite the name, either can survive on either a dog or cat ... or for that matter on other mammals). Both of them can and will bite humans.

If fleas and dogs are in a symbiotic relationship called?

I would say parasitism - host (dog) and parasite (flea).

What are the ratings of Capstar Flea Control?

Capstar Flea Control solutions for pets generally receive high ratings, averaging at about 4.7 stars on Petco. On petcaresupplies.com, Capstar for cats has 4 stars with 1222 ratings and Capstar for dogs has 4 stars with 1800+ ratings. Customers agree that the product helps keep fleas in check.

When cats lose its canine teeth will it grow back?

A cat's baby teeth will come in when the kitty is 3-4 weeks old. The adult canines will come in at around 18-20 weeks. If a cat loses its adult canine, it will not grow back, but he should still be able to eat and play normally. Always, make sure to contact your vet if problems arise.

What if your rabbit gets fleas?

If your rabbit has fleas, you should bring it to your regular "rabbit-savvy" vet soon (within the next few days). Many of the flea remedies for pets on the market are dangerous for rabbits. See the related questions below for more help.

How do you get rid of cat fleas?

Your veterinarian should have the appropriate medication to treat for fleas. It is best to check with him/her before buying any over the counter flea treatments. Some OTC flea medications can be potentially toxic to the animal (ie: Hartz brand).

Are Arctic snow fleas real?

Here's a little input on snow fleas... A few insects are true denizens of winter. Snow fleas assemble at the base of a tree where warmth creates melt-water on a sunny day. Hordes of these tiny primitive springtails may blacken sunken patches of snow, such as footprints and tire tracks. How do they survive and what do they eat? Their active metabolism (also that of many winter and high-altitude insects) is due to a natural antifreeze. Micro-algae and decaying plant material constitute their staple food. One kind of snow flea eats smaller springtails, but when the sap rises late in winter, most species congregate near outbreaks of the sweet flow. © Microscopy UK or their contributors.

How do you make sure there are no fleas on your dog?

use a flea comb to get rid of fleas on you dog. If you want also you can use dog shampoo ang get rid of fleas that way.

Does vacuuming everyday get rid of fleas?

Vacuuming every day is certainly essential in keeping your home free of fleas and their eggs, but you need more aggressive measures to rid the home completely. I would suggest starting with a professional exterminator, and also washing all bedding, rugs, etc. in boiling hot water. It is very difficult to get rid of fleas once they have taken up residence, but persistence and cleanliness can go a long way toward alleviating the problem. Answer Make sure that you empty the vacuum bag every time you vacuum and place it into a sealed garbage can outside of the home. Otherwise, they reproduce in there and the next day you vacuum them up again! There are also some good sprays that you can get at the veterinarians office that interrupt the gestation of the fleas. Use it under beds and in other hidden areas of the house.

How do dingoes shed their fleas?

They will hold sheep wool in their mouth and then slowly lower their whole body under water allowing the fleas to escape to dry fur until finally the head is submerged then the fleas have no where to go but onto the wool, the dog will then release the infested wool to float away. Rob