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Amazing Flea Facts

by | Nov 9, 2016 | Pet Care

Amazing flea facts

Fact 1: Fleas have been around for 100 million years, and they have been found as fossils dating back to the dinosaur period!

Fact 2: Fleas can live without a blood meal for 100 days

Fact 3: Female fleas consume 15 X their body weight in blood daily

Fact 4: After a meal, eggs are laid within 36 hours

Fact 5: One female flea can lay 2000 eggs in her lifetime (usually 2-3 months)

Fact 6: Fleas can jump 200 X their own body length – that’s equivalent to a human jumping more than 300 meters – see how here

Fleas love the warmer weather so make sure you keep up with regular prevention over summer. Ask us for the most suitable product for your pet.