We all rush to grab the flea treatment when our cat scratches in July: yet this one-second check between the toes reveals a completely different culprit

We all rush to grab the flea treatment when our cat scratches in July: yet this one-second check between the toes reveals ...

When your cat scratches frantically in July, flea treatment won’t help if the culprit is actually harvest mites—tiny orange parasites hiding between the toes. A simple 30-second inspection can reveal whether you’re dealing with mites, grass seeds, or something else entirely, saving weeks of ineffective treatment.