flea dirt – Michael Broad

Reason why cat fleas congregate around the neck of a domestic cat

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 by Michael Broad

Grooming my cat by flea combing around his neck region which is where fleas congregate because a cat cannot groom their themselves

It occurred to me today that in light flea infestations there is an obvious reason why fleas congregate around the neck region of a domestic cat. It has only recently occurred to me (duh 😢). When I flea comb my cat I focus almost exclusively around the back of the head, the sides of …

Why is flea dirt at the base of the tail while fleas live on the shoulders of a cat?

October 22, 2021 by Michael Broad

In my long experience of dealing with fleas (!) I know that they normally live on the shoulders and neck of a domestic cat. And yet, their flea dirt is always situated at the base of the tail, a considerable distance away from where they live. It’s a great conundrum. I am scratching my …

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