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  • Fleas on cats

    Fleas live on cats, dogs and in your home. They are much more common in the summer months (April - September).

  • Fleas on dogs

    Fleas are tiny insects that live on dogs, cats and in your home. They are much more common in the summer months (April - September).

  • Fleas, mites and lice in rabbits

    Have you noticed your rabbit scratching? losing fur? developing dandruff? It’s possible they could have a skin parasite (fleas, mites or lice).

  • Preventing fleas in dogs, cats and rabbits - PDSA

    How to prevent fleas in dogs, cats and rabbits including links to our species-specific pages for tailored advice for your pet. Written by PDSA vets.

  • Flea Allergic Dermatitis in cats

    Fleas are an everyday hazard of owning pets, regular flea treatment is essential to keep our pets (and homes) flea-free.

  • Skin problems in cats

    Read our veterinary guide to some of the most common skin conditions in cats, such as fleas, allergies and skin infections.

  • Hair loss (alopecia) in cats

    Alopecia develops in one of two ways, your cat pulls their own hair out or the hair drops out. Common causes of hair loss in cats include fleas, stress and allergies.

  • Permethrin toxicity in cats

    Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.

  • First aid for bite wounds

    Quickly assess the wound. If there are large areas of skin missing and/or you can see tendons muscles or bones, cover the area with a clean dry dressing and go immediately to your nearest vets.

  • Fly strike in rabbits

    Fly strike happens when a fly lays its eggs on a rabbit’s fur which hatch into maggots and burrow under the skin to feed on flesh.