Part of owning a feline is making sure your pet doesn’t have fleas and ticks. Unfortunately these critters are common in many regions of the country, and can infest both indoor and outdoor cats.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fleas are one of the most common and persistent pests cat owners face, but some cats seem to attract them more than others. While ...

Whether you’ve experienced an infestation before or not, every cat owner understands how difficult it is to get rid of ticks and fleas. While outdoor cats are more prone to getting fleas or ticks, ...

Reviewed by Alycia WashingtonFact checked by Jillian DaraReviewed by Alycia WashingtonFact checked by Jillian Dara Cat fleas are tiny parasites that feed on the blood and cause itching and irritation.

I was minding my own business reading in bed when something caught my eye. I saw a tiny, black insect dart across my bed and immediately flew into a panic. "Not again!" I muttered under my breath.