These parasites are more common than many owners realize, but luckily, nearly all are preventable.

DAVID JONES, WESH TWO NEWS. ALL RIGHT, DAVID, THANK YOU. A SANFORD MAN IS IN JAIL ACCUSED OF ANIMAL CRUELTY. POLICE SAY HE LET HIS DOG GET SO INFESTED WITH FLEAS, THE DOG STARTED TO LOSE ITS HAIR.

The organization said the community can help in several ways, after the dogs all came flea-infested from a single property.

There is a sinking feeling that comes with seeing your dog or cat scratching. If you’ve never dealt with a flea infestation before, consider yourself lucky! If you have, then you know what I’m talking ...