Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts as their sole source of food, using specialized mouthparts to pierce the skin. The most common flea living throughout the lower mainland is the cat flea. Cat fleas feed on a variety of animal hosts – including people! Many people are allergic to flea saliva and will develop itchy dermatitis. Due to excessive itching, flea bites can sometimes lead to a secondary infection that requires medical treatment. Fleas also transmit tapeworm to people and pets, and cause anemia. which can make them weak and ill.
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