The dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis) is a species of flea that lives as an ectoparasite on a wide variety of mammals, particularly the domestic dog and cat. It closely resembles the cat flea, Ctenophalides felis, which can live on a wider range of animals and is generally more prevalent worldwide. The dog flea is troublesome because it can spread ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_flea
(from the article `flea`) ...sensitized after exposure and develop allergies. Species that attack man and livestock include the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), the so-called ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/62