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Double Row Flea Comb
A fine double-row metal comb for checking a cat's coat for fleas and flea dirt, the first step before assuming a bald patch is stress rather than fleas. Cheap, reusable, and the same tool a vet reaches for.
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Our take
A fine double-row metal comb, the same basic tool a vet reaches for to check a coat for fleas and flea dirt before assuming hair loss has a different cause. Run it through the coat near the tail base and lower back, then tap anything dark it catches onto a damp paper towel, flea dirt dissolves into a reddish-brown smear since it is really digested blood. Genuinely sold for both dogs and cats, the comb itself does not change, only the coat you are checking does.
Good to know
- Fine double-row stainless steel teeth
- Reusable, no batteries or refills
- Works on both dogs and cats
- Same style comb used in veterinary flea checks
Who it is for
- Checking an itchy or thinning coat for fleas
- Owners ruling out fleas before anything else
Who should skip it
- Thick double coats, where a flea comb alone may miss fleas buried in the undercoat
- A substitute for year-round flea prevention, it is a checking tool, not a treatment
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