[Solse]

Hello,

My cat, Emmi, has never had a single flea. The dog has fleas (in fact we can't seem to get rid of them) but not Emmi. We haven't taken any flea prevention measures for her.

I did a bit of googling, and couldn't find any information pertaining to flealess kitties. Is this heard of? My biology professor said it may be some enzyme in her skin that fleas don't like. He also said I should patent it :roll:

Here's her pic - doesn't really help with the flea issue, but I like to show her off

Any information is welcome! thanks...

Adam Litchfield

 

[AngelZoo]

There are actually about 6,000 different types of fleas, and each perfering a different host.
Canin fleas would rather not live on a cat or a human, and vice versa, and there are even human fleas

Just one possibility.

Have you tried Frontline, or Advantage for your dogs fleas?

http://www.zin.ru/Animalia/Siphonaptera/index.htm

 

[Ioana]

First of all - good point with showing off Emmi - she is adorable - she looks so cuddly! Where is your doggie though? :roll:
As for the fleas I think you should use some sort of prevention just in case. I use Revolution for my kitty - and that protects him not only from fleas but also heartworm and ear mites.
Angel Zoo is right Frontline is popular as flea control for doggies and it should work. Come back and tell us how it worked!

 

[Solse]

I will give frontline a try... thanks

I guess I should mention that Emmi used to be an outdoor cat for almost 2 years (I have since wised up) - wouldn't she have picked up fleas outside? Is it possible that she's just been extremely lucky? ;p