Contact your veterinarian. Pet owners across the world are itching to know how to get rid of fleas. Many have found getting rid of the pests is easier said than done.
Fleas are a big problem.
Although there are more than 2,200 species of fleas in the world, the flea most common for pets is the cat flea. Approximately 99 percent of the fleas that live on pets in the United States are cat fleas, Dryden said. To prevent blood clots, the fleas inject saliva into the victim before sucking out blood. The saliva creates an allergic reaction which causes pets to itch. A significant infestation of fleas can actually kill a puppy or kitten.