Fleas are a real nuisance and cause your cat discomfort. They’re persistent, but with the right approach and products, they can be dealt with effectively. To find out exactly how to combat the problem, we asked vets about everything from how often to treat cat fleas, to what products to use. When it comes to treating for fleas, there’s something people often miss. There’s a misconception that fleas “spend most of their time on the animal”, when in fact they’re mostly in the home environment, says Will Chandler, owner of Brockwell Vets . With this in mind, if you’re dealing with a flea problem, he recommends that you do “regular and rigorous vacuum cleaning”. On top of this, you should consider a household flea spray, which prevents flea larvae from maturing into adults. When treating the home, you want to make sure you cover “in and around bedding, under sofas, in dark corners”, and “usually in close proximity to where the cat usually likes to stay”, he says. Always read the instructions with these sprays.…