Flea bites are not only a painful nuisance but they can also transmit disease and infection. If you or your pet have flea bites it is important to understand how to treat the wound to prevent infection, and how to eradicate the flea infestation to prevent future bites. What do flea bites look like? Flea bites usually appear as raised red bumps on the skin, with a single puncture or entry point in the center, and often form in clusters. They look a lot like mosquito bites and are very itchy (see illustration). What animals do fleas bite and do they bite humans? All warm blooded vertebrates, including people, are the target of flea bites. Fleas are famously known for tormenting dogs and cats, but they also will bite any other will warm-blooded animal if they have the opportunity. Why do fleas bite, anyway? They need blood in order to […]