Aug 31, 2021 · Flea bites are small, discolored bumps on your skin. They occur when fleas drink your blood and inject saliva into your bloodstream.

Sep 17, 2025 · Fleas typically attack dogs and cats, but humans can also get bites. Flea bites may occur on your ankles, legs, waist, and other body parts. They can cause itchy, red bumps, …

Dec 24, 2024 · In rare cases, fleas may transmit bacterial infections through bites, or for bacteria to get into your body through the bite and cause an infection, especially if you scratch it.

Apr 22, 2025 · Becoming a meal for a hungry flea probably isn’t on your to-do list, but flea bites can and do happen to humans. But, many people have no idea what flea bites actually look like.

Apr 30, 2024 · The most common flea species in the U.S. is the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, which also infests dogs and can bite humans. Humans can be bitten by so-called "sand fleas," …

Jul 1, 2025 · Fleas aren’t just a problem for pets: They can bite humans too. Knowing what flea bites on humans look like can help you tell them apart from other bug bites. Flea bites are …

Jul 20, 2025 · Flea bites on humans can be more than just a nuisance—they can cause intense itching, red bumps, allergic reactions, and even infections in severe cases. These tiny pests, …

Apr 4, 2025 · While all species of fleas only live within animal fur or in the environment (rather than on humans), they can bite people and cause discomfort and symptoms similar to what is …

Jul 25, 2025 · While it's hard to see what flea bites look like on our pets, as their fur conceals the bite marks well, flea bites on people are easy to spot. As fleas tend to feed and live in groups, …

Aug 30, 2022 · While many people associate fleas with animals and pets, humans can experience flea bites. Fleas attach to human skin and feed on blood, which may leave an itchy bump on …