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Ctenocephalides felis ?
Robert Heemskerk
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 I found this 'creature' on my cat.. Angry

So it is likely that it is Ctenocephalides felis but the Ctenocephalides canis is also an option I think?

And is it a female?

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 Certainly Ct.felis - a female.
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 Thank you Tony Smile

I'll have to check my cat daily from now on.. Wink
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