• stoy@lemmy.zip
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      11 months ago

      The reason I asked is that I wonder if there is an issue with fleas in the cat population, and if it could spread to humans…

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        11 months ago

        i believe fleas are extremely species-specific and the only animals you need to worry about catching them from are like, gorillas and other humans.

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          11 months ago

          Nah you can get then from your pets. They just won’t survive on just your blood and will die after annoying you for some time.