A mother and son were arrested after more than 50 cats and one dog were found in a motel room, with some dead and decaying.

All cat and dog owners in the UK have been warned flea infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”.

Surprisingly, only around 5% of a flea infestation is made up of adult fleas on your dog or cat’s fur, whereas 95% is in typically your home as eggs, larvae and pupae. What are the signs of a ...