Fleas keep coming back? The hidden problem in your home and the treatment offer

Spotting fleas on your cat or dog is enough to make anyone itch. But getting rid of the ones in their fur may only tackle a small part of the problem.

Carpets, sofas and pet bedding can harbour the developing stages of fleas, allowing an infestation to carry on even after you have treated your pet.

For owners struggling to keep on top of regular treatments, Itch’s monthly flea subscription aims to make that part easier — and your first flea treatment is free, with £3.49 postage and packaging per pet.

The service sends treatment for your cat or dog to your door each month, saving you another thing to remember. You can enter your pet’s details and check their treatment options here.

There is a good reason to act promptly when fleas appear. Females can lay up to 50 eggs a day, and eggs laid on a pet can fall into bedding and carpets, where the next generation develops.

The eggs hatch into larvae, which later form protective cocoons before emerging as adult fleas. In warm, humid conditions, that cycle can take just weeks.

According to veterinary charity PDSA, around 95% of a flea infestation is in the home. So those tiny visitors in your pet’s coat could be a sign of a bigger problem tucked away elsewhere.

That means tackling both your pet and their surroundings.

Itch’s spot-on flea treatment contains fipronil and (S)-methoprene, a combination which targets adult fleas and helps prevent eggs and larvae developing, according to the brand.

Owners answer questions about their pet so the service can select the appropriate product and dose. You can check the options for your cat or dog before signing up.

The household side matters just as much. Regular vacuuming and washing pet bedding at 60°C, where the fabric allows, can help tackle an infestation alongside suitable treatment for all relevant pets in the home.

A household flea spray can also form part of the approach. Itch offers a home flea spray alongside its pet treatments, although additional products are not included in the free flea-treatment trial.

Always follow each product’s instructions: household sprays should never be applied directly to pets, and dog flea treatments must not be used on cats. Ask your vet if you are unsure which treatment is suitable.

An established infestation can take weeks to bring under control, so keeping up with the recommended treatment schedule matters.

That is where monthly deliveries from Itch could prove useful for busy owners. Treatment arrives regularly, providing a reminder that it is time for the next application.

The first-treatment offer carries a £3.49 postage and packaging charge per pet and starts an ongoing subscription, with automatic monthly payments and dispatches afterwards. Delivery is free after month one, while extras such as worming treatments and treats cost more.

Itch says customers can pause, move or cancel their subscription. The ongoing price depends on the treatment selected, so check your monthly cost and the product’s suitability before ordering.

You can see your pet’s treatment options, check the subscription price and claim the introductory offer here.