It’s very bothersome for people when they have an itch and can’t reach to give a scratch. When your cat has fleas think of it in the same way but multiplied a 100 times. over
Immediate action needs to be taken when your cat has fleas. When you see them scratching or see irritated skin, the crisis needs to be taken care of straight away before it becomes a much larger issue. If not taken care of without delay it certainly can become a considerable issue.
The cleanest cat can get fleas. All it would take is a stray animal coming into close enough contact with your cat or your cat can pick up fleas outdoors too. Just one flea can leave multiple eggs in your cat’s fur and cause a full blown attack on your cat.
For pre-emptive measures to stop fleas before they attack your cat you can use a product such as Advantix or Frontline. These flea medications are pre-measured liquid treatments that get applied directly to the cat’s skin and fur. If fleas do get on your cat these flea medications will destroy them before they can lay their eggs. For cat owners who want preventive measures in place, these types of products should be used.
Sorry to say many cat owners will wait until they observe the fleas before they take action. If you spot tiny black or brown bugs on your cat, then most likely your cat has been infested. And when you do catch sight of the fleas on your cat then also recognize that there is already a considerable problem.
To ensure that your cat is safe from fleas you need to check him/her all the time. This can be done by using a flea comb. By carefully combing through the cat‘s fur and paying attention to the fur around the cat‘s belly and head you‘ll be able to notice if your pet is infested. The fur in these areas are perfect places for fleas to hide from view and include the eyes, nose and ears. Fleas also like to burrow into the folds where the cat‘s legs meet their bodies..
As you comb your pet with the flea comb if you uncover a flea then you’ll know they are all through your pet’s body. Yet if you only end up with a few brown or black specks this is also a sign that the fleas are hiding somewhere on your cat’s body.
To locate where they are just run your hands over the cat’s body and look for raised spots on him. If you find one or more, look meticulously to see if it has little legs. If so then your cat has ticks and you’ll need to seek out a vet as removing it isn’t something you can do yourself as you hazard the head of the tick staying behind in your pet’s skin.
To get control of this situation you’ll need to use a liquid flea and tick treatment. You can also use flea or tick collars and baths. If the flea problem has spread into your home, as it no doubt has, they you also need to use a powder or spray for the bedding and upholstered furniture. As a last resort if all else fails, you can set off a flea and tick bomb in your house. If this has to be done then your animals need to stay out of the home for at least 24 hours.
Fleas are a grave matter as they also carry a number of diseases and you need to stop them from affecting your pet. If your pet catches fleas also speak with your vet about treatments that can be provided as prescribed professional strengths will help. So take measures at the first sign of problems before fleas make your pet sick. Cat fleas are serious but can be dealt with when you have the information at hand on how to deal with the issue.
Author Resource:-
Linda Saville Trempe is a life long lover of cats. She has done volunteer work at Dream Power, an organization that provids foster shelter and home placement for homeless pets. She is friend and owner of five furry feline friends.
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