what a bane

most bugs are a bane for both paw-rents and furkids. While some are harmless, there are a number that can cause serious damage to Fido’s or Puss’ health. Some of these bugs carry deadly diseases or parasites; others can be incredibly difficult to eliminate. Here are the bugs you should look out for:

FLEAS

The flea is a wingless insect that feeds on the blood of the host animal. They have powerful hind legs that propel them forward and onto the bodies of unsuspecting animals. Fleas thrive in warm, damp climates, which makes Singapore a ripe breeding ground for them to flourish.

There are over 2,000 species of fleas, but the cat flea is the most common in Singapore. “Cat fleas bite every living thing, humans included,” says Dr Simon Quek, a veterinarian with Hillside Veterinary Surgery. Fleas are highly transmittable