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Hidden housemates: big fleas, and their little fleas

  • Written by The Conversation Contributor

Itchy? Maybe not, but your cat or dog might be. If you live in any of the major coastal cities in Australia, you are no stranger to a scratching dog or cat. You can blame fleas, or more specifically their bites and saliva, to which your pet is hypersensitive.

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