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Fleas and the Flea Lifecycle

Fleas and the Flea Lifecycle

by | Jul 18, 2026 | Cats, Dogs, News

A flea’s lifecycle is a four‑stage loop — egg → larva → pupa → adult — and understanding it is the key to controlling infestations. Most of the flea population isn’t on the animal at all, but hidden in the environment as eggs, larvae, and pupae.   The four...
Sunburn and Sunscreen in Cats

Sunburn and Sunscreen in Cats

by | Jul 14, 2026 | Cats

Cats can get sunburn just like humans. Cats with white hair, thin hair, or no hair are at the highest risk, as well as cats that spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun. Repeated sun exposure and sunburn can lead to skin cancer. Applying cat‑safe sunscreen to...