Fleas tend to congregate around the neck, under the chin, behind the ears, and at the base of the tail, so give these areas extra attention. Comb in the direction of hair growth and move slowly to ...

And that way, you can see any fleas or flea droppings, known as flea dirt, that is sitting at the base of the hair shafts. But, definitely focus on the areas where the hair is thin. The cowlicks ...

Fleas on cats might be seen as small, dark moving spots or their droppings, which resemble specks of dirt. Excessive scratching and hair loss are also indicators of the presence of fleas.

She is published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association. Fleas and ticks are tiny parasites that cause big problems for dogs, from bites that make a dog's skin itchy to the ...

All cat and dog owners in the UK have been warned flea infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”.