Just One Flea Can Be a Sign of a Problem As few as 20 fleas might mean your pet is infested, while the most could be between 200 to 300.
What happens if a cat has too many fleas?
Fleas drink your pet's blood and leave itchy bumps wherever they bite. Pets can even suffer from anemia (severe blood loss) if the infestation is bad enough! In addition to the blood they steal from your pets, fleas also carry parasites like tape worms and can provoke allergic reactions.
Can 1 flea infest your house?
Only one flea is not enough to infest your house, because it needs both female and male fleas so they can reproduce and lay eggs.
How do you determine the severity of a flea infestation?
Look at the lower back and base of the tail. This is often where the highest concentration of fleas is because your pets can't reach them around those areas. Pull the hair apart or run a special flea comb over the fur. Put the specks on a damp white paper towel and rub it on the surface.
How many fleas is too many on a cat?
Infested cats and dogs typically have less than 20 fleas living on them. It's believed that pets can support a maximum of 200 to 300 fleas. However, one study showed that fleas won't abandon their host, even when the corporeal population exceeds 300.
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