Fleas

The most common of the thousands of flea species in Australia is the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis. This flea relies on blood sucked from a host animal as their only food source. Female fleas require blood for the development of eggs and are capable of laying 25–40 eggs per day and about 2,000 eggs over their lifetime. Generally, adult fleas are about 1/8-inch long, oval and reddish-brown in colour. They are wingless creatures with very thin bodies, which allows them to move through animal fur and feathers.

Flea bites cause itching in humans which, in dogs or cats, can produce a more severe allergic response known as 'flea bite allergy'. If your pet is affected, we can recommend Earlville Vets. Our team offers an excellent solution to flea infestations in the home or yard. Our prices are affordable, and we guarantee that our services are 100% effective and non-toxic. 

Be wary of 'alternative' flea controls, such as:

• Brewer's yeast
• B-complex vitamins
• Garlic
• Ultrasonic devices
• Lime