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1. www.rspca.org.uk › adviceandwelfare › petsHow To Get Rid of Fleas | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk

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   Learn how to spot signs of fleas on your pet and in your home, and how to treat them effectively. Find out about flea products, flea bites, tapeworm and diseases caused by fleas.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FleaFlea - Wikipedia

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   Flea, the common name for the order Siphonaptera, includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects that live as external parasites of mammals and birds. Fleas live by ingesting the blood of their hosts.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Flea_(musician)Flea (musician) - Wikipedia

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   Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16, 1962), known professionally as Flea, is an American musician and actor. He is a founding member and bassist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and, along with vocalist Anthony Kiedis, one of the only two members to appear on every one of the band's albums.

4. www.britannica.com › animal › fleaFlea | Definition, Size, & Natural History | Britannica

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Fleas are small, wingless insects that feed on blood and can transmit diseases such as plague and typhus. Learn about their life cycle, distribution, importance, and natural history from Britannica.

5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesFlea Bites: What They Look Like, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Aug 31, 2021 · Learn about flea bites, small, discolored bumps on your skin caused by fleas feeding on your blood. Find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat flea bites and their complications.

6. www.cdc.gov › fleasAbout Fleas | Fleas | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and ...

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   Fleas are small insects that survive by feeding on animal or human blood. Their bites can cause discomfort, itchiness, and irritation. Sometimes, fleas can infect people or pets with the germs that cause flea-borne typhus, plague, or cat scratch disease.

7. www.pdsa.org.uk › conditions › fleas-on-dogsFleas on Dogs - PDSA

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   Learn how to prevent and treat fleas on your dog, and what to do if your dog has a flea allergy or anaemia. Find out how to apply flea products, treat your home and your pets, and when to contact your vet.

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   Are fleas a parasite?

   • Fleas are a type of external parasite. There are different species of fleas, such as dog fleas, cat fleas, rabbit fleas and human fleas. It's possible for many species of fleas to infest more than one host species. Fleas only suck blood from their hosts as adults.

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   How do fleas live?

   • Fleas live by ingesting the blood of their hosts. Adult fleas grow to about 3 millimetres ( inch) long, are usually brown, and have bodies that are "flattened" sideways or narrow, enabling them to move through their hosts' fur or feathers. They lack wings; their hind legs are extremely well adapted for jumping.

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   Do fleas have good eyes?

   • Generally, fleas that live on diurnal hosts have well-developed eyes, whereas species that parasitize subterranean hosts (e.g., moles) or nocturnal animals (e.g., bats) have poorly developed eyes or none at all. The most impressive adaptations are highly developed jumping legs.

   Flea | Definition, Size, & Natural History | Britannica

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   Are fleas a serious pest?

   • Flea, any of a group of bloodsucking insects that are important carriers of disease and can be serious pests. Fleas are parasites that live on the exterior of the host. Infestation by fleas may cause severe inflammation of the skin and intense itching. Learn about the natural history and importance of fleas.

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