Fleas are the most common parasites found on cats and dogs.
Because cats are so meticulous when it comes to grooming, you
may never actually see a flea but you may see the debris left
behind or you might see the skin problems that result if your
cat has flea bite hypersensitivity. Cats with hypersensitivity
have an allergic reaction to the antigens in flea saliva. The
result is usually red, irritated skin, scabs and even patches of
baldness. If a cat has flea bite hypersensitivity it only takes
one flea bite to cause a reaction. Severe flea infestation can
also cause anemia. Checking for Fleas Adult fleas spend most of
their lives on the host animals. The eggs, larvae and pupae can
be found anywhere though – on your carpet, in the pet’s bedding,
in the grass, etc. Seeing a flea on your pet is just the tip of
the iceberg. It’s never just about one flea. Since you may never
see an actual flea on your cat the best way to check is to use a
flea comb. The flea comb will capture all the flea debris
(excrement consi