[chnsmok]

I found this:

A common misconception is that fleas and other parasites are not a problem in the winter. This is not the case. The fact is, your pets may be exposed to parasites more often than you think in the winter. Here's why:
The onset of mosquito or flea season is impossible to predict.
Midwinter warm spells can produce ideal conditions for fleas to emerge.
Under the right environmental conditions, fleas can survive, and even reproduce, indoors during the winter.

[justshe]

Thanks, chnsmok. I just saw Mo1's post (when I checked "My Comments") asking me to look at catsfur's question. I wouldn't have had the slightest idea re: fleas. So--good job researching that!

Because it can sometimes take me about 3-5 minutes each time I hit my 'refresh' button...I'm missing posts. And then sometimes...it seems to work faster. Will be so glad to get my 'real' computer back.

[catfur]

Thanks for your response to my flea question.

I'll just have to hope for the best 'cause I'm certainly not up for finding a frozen kitty on my back deck in the am.

Funny thing though,there have been winters here @-22F and the critters all seem to survive.

I have to get off here for a while, I've been making up for a lot of lost time here @ FR and need to take a break. Be back later for a few BsTTT.