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By Franny Syufy, About.com Guide to Cats since 1997

Got Fleas?

Saturday November 15, 2008
With Thanksgiving coming up quickly, people all over the country are doing last-minute house-cleaning so our homes will shine for our guests. Nothing can shut down a pleasant get-together quicker than having fleas jumping all over guests. If your cat has been scratching incessantly, chances are good that you have fleas in your carpeting.

The good news is that you still have time to rid your home of the common flea (Ctenocephalides). The linked article, "Don't Flee the Flea!" tells exactly what fleas are, their life cycle, and how you can get rid of the ugly little buggers for good. Your cats will love you for it. Your Thanksgiving guests will love you.
Photo Credit: © iStockphoto.com / Carolina K. Smith,M.D.

Other Suggested Reading:

The Life Cycle of the Flea (Vet Medicine)
Top Flea Control Products for Cats
Flea Control Products for Cats - Learn to Read the Labels

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