Although dog and cat fleas are of different species, they can only be told apart with the use of a microscope.
Cat fleas known scientifically as ctenocephalides felis can harm humans, dogs and some other animals alike, they are not restricted to cats alone as the name suggests. Actually, most of the flea issues in North America are as a result of the activities of these species as majority of pets are found to suffer from cat flea infestation. Dog fleas or ctenocephalides canis are rarely seen in North America but they are very common in Europe
If you or your pet exhibits the following symptoms, it probably means that you’re suffering from flea infestation. They are; redness of the skin, extreme itching, secondary infections. In severe cases your pet might begin to suffer from flea allergy dermatitis. You may be wondering what the difference is between dog fleas and cat fleas.
However, if you want to get rid of fleas completely, contact a pest control expert to find out the best solution to exterminate them from your home and environment, but in the meantime talk to your veterinarian to get the best treatment options available for your pet.