Tag Archives: fleas
Can cat fleas fly?
The cat flea cannot fly. However, they have an astonishing ability to jump relatively great distances which gives the impression they can fly. The flea’s hind legs are long. They provide massive leverage. The flea is in the premier league … Continue reading →
Do wild cats get fleas?
Google users ask whether wild cats get fleas. My answer is Yes for captive wild cats and probably No for wild cats in the wild. All wild cats are hosts to a range of parasites. Intestinal worms are common. Therefore … Continue reading →
Advantage II Flea Treatment – Neurological Side Effect
Bayer’s Advantage® II flea treatment for cats contains unlisted inert ingredients that may cause permanent neurological damage to your cat or dog (vetinfo). Advantage® II for cats contains an active ingredient which acts on the nervous system of the flea. … Continue reading →
We Should Be Careful With Our Words
This is a background problem for the domestic and feral cat. I don’t like overt or over zealous political correctness but sometimes we have to watch how we say things. We can gradually erode the status of something by constantly … Continue reading →