Fleas and pets are often found together. The dark little bug drinks blood and in the process can cause disease, spread disease, upset your cat or dog and thus affect families.

It is vital to move quickly to resolve the issue. The life of a flea is a month or more, which means that if you are late, a new generation of pests will emerge.

First establish that there is a flea problem. If your cat or dog scratches frequently, fleas could be the cause. Fleas jump often, so you can see them if you put a rag where they’re expected. They may become visible as they move (a light fabric works best to show off the small dark bugs).

These insects have four parts of their life called the egg, worm or larva, pupa, and adult. The female lays her eggs after a (blood) meal. The larvae and pupae are the pre-adult stages, when the insect is ready to attack, bite, eat and lay more eggs to start again.

Since the cat or dog caught it from somewhere, you may also need to check all the outdoor places your pet visits or any other animals your dog or cat may come into contact with. Even a single place or animal with insects can transmit it to everyone again, so it is very important to be vigilant.

It is crucial to act quickly by stopping the life cycle of the insect. With the egg stage, simply combing the dog’s or cat’s hair with a fine-toothed comb can help remove the eggs. However, eggs can fall onto surfaces, so be careful to thoroughly vacuum any areas the cat or dog has visited.

If you already have fleas, you should consider destroying the pet’s bedding. Also, while vigorous cleaning can solve the problem, you may want to steam clean furniture and carpets to get rid of any remaining fleas and eggs.

The best situation is to never have fleas! Prevention is the best option, and you can do it by looking for problems before they become serious. Remember these tips, and you and your cat or dog will improve your health, and you won’t have an uninvited guest!