Have you wondered if your kitten is scratching more than they should be? Did you notice something dark and tiny jumping from their fur? You might just have a case of fleas on your hand — even if your ...

Of all the parasites cat parents worry about, fleas are the most common found on felines. While a vet-recommended flea preventative is the best line of defense against flea-borne threats, it doesn’t ...

Cats rarely need baths, but when they do, it's not something they—or you look forward to doing. Still, cats might need a bath at some point during their nine-lives. Here's how to do it—without getting ...

Cats are apex predators, optimized for sprinting and stalking. But perhaps the most ingenious aspect of their design is that they come with a built-in shower. Cat tongues are amazing little ...

The human flea is actually rare in Central Europe. However, in Berlin, the parasites are currently spreading—likely due to foxes. PETBOOK editor and biologist Saskia Schneider explains how fleas ...