Some human scientists even count them when they come out the other end - to get some idea of how many we have caught. Apparently about 50% of them escape.
They are cunning little insects. They know that we cannot catch them if they stay round our neck, particularly if we have a beautiful furry ruff there. So that is where they lurk.
Of course, like all clean cats I use my back legs to scratch there. And hope they fall off if I am vigorous enough. But it doesn't have the same satisfaction of catching one in my teeth and swallowing it.
PS. My human saw a flea circus at Bertram' Mills' Circus in the l950s. The fleas wore tutus and one of them pushed a tiny tiny wheel barrow. Mind you, these were human fleas - bigger than cat fleas. I wonder what they tasted like.
Unfortunately, eating fleas is how one gets tapeworms - from the eggs within the flea.
ReplyDeleteAlas, yes. But i still do it.
DeleteDo they perform high wire acts in your furs?
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DeleteWe are quite happy that there are very few fleas where we live now. The cold in the winter seems to keep them at bay. So I, Marv have never had your joy at eating one. I will take your word that they are tasty.
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