WHAT BUGS US THE MOST? FLEAS! LISTEN TO THE PAWS FOR THOUGHT RADIO SHOW ON KMUZ 88.5 FM OR ONLINE AT KMUZ.ORG OR THROUGH THE TUNEIN RADIO APP on your smartphone or iPad . Fleas are just awful. If you’ve ever had a flea infestation you know exactly what I am talking about! Fleas and ticks are much more than just a nuisance. They cause severe distress in dogs and cats and, more important, they cause disease. By the time a pet owner notices fleas on their pet, the fleas have already injected their salivary proteins, transmitted infectious diseases and are already laying eggs. Ticks can transmit diseases to a dog or cat way before the pests are even found and removed. The fleas that invade our homes and feed on our cats and dogs don't usually live on non-furry hosts like humans but they can and do bite people. Adult fleas are perfectly built for hiding in fur. They have flattened bodies that help them to navigate through fur or hair. They...
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