Abstract
The cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis felis, is the flea most commonly found on dogs in the UK. The adult flea is a small, wingless, laterally flattened insect. Female fleas can lay up to 50 eggs a day. The cat flea life cycle involves the development from egg to adult via three larval stages and one pupal stage. Fleas are associated with a number of medical problems in their canine hosts, including irritation, flea allergy dermatitis, anaemia, tapeworm infestation and transmission of infectious agents. Pruritus is the principal manifestation of flea allergy dermatitis, the most common dermatological condition in dogs. Please note: Wiley-Blackwell are not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing material) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.
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