Wet paper test to detect Flea faeces on your cat

Flea faeces are tiny black spots. (On white cats you may even see the little black spots). 

The wet paper test will tell you if the black dots are dust or flea faeces. The test is done by rubbing or combing your cats coat over a wet sheet of paper. Dust and dirt will remain black but the flea faeces will dissolve leaving a red halo effect around the original black spot. 

This confirms that you cat has fleas without ever seeing an adult flea.

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