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Fleas (Siphonaptera)

 Fleas are parasites of warm-blooded animals. There are a number of species, the most common being the cat flea and the dog flea. An adult flea is approximately 3mm long and brownish in colour. The eggs  are 0.5mm in length, oval in shape, pearly white in colour and are sticky

Fleas can be effectively controlled by treating pets regularly with one of a range of products available from your vet.