It is probably difficult now to find a family where there is no cat, because without a cat there is an orphanage!
They give us a lot of trouble, they tear up the wallpaper, they wake up at night, they steal sausage from the table, but we still love them and can't imagine our life without our purring pets.
Red and black, white and striped, fluffy and smooth-haired, lazy couch potatoes and cats that walk by themselves - they are all our favorites!
First signs of flea
The presence of a cat flea can be guessed by appearance.
If the fur of Murka or Vaska is thick, glitters in the sun, fluffy - the health of the animal is all right!
If the fur suddenly faded, sticking to shreds, devoid of glitter, and the animal is restless - the parasites curled around the cat.
Where do these creatures most often live?
95% of the premises where cat fleas live are basements of apartment buildings, entrances, stairs. Cats that walk by themselves very often bring parasites after contact with cats - "homeless", walking around the infected area, and can also pick up the larvae or eggs of fleas with their paws.
The main signs of fleas in cats and cats:
- the animal begins to itch, strongly, furiously bite into the wool;
- the pet becomes nervous, he has a skin itch that deprives the animal of rest and sleep;
- when combing out cat hair, dried out blood or flea feces falls out;
- wounds, crusts, itching, hair fall out, dermatitis appear on the skin of the animal from severe scratching.
Dangerous health effects
The presence of parasites in cats can lead to more serious diseases. Poor cats, combing the body and chewing the fleas, risk getting more worms.
Flea-borne microorganisms are the causative agents of the following dangerous diseases:
- mycoplasmosis - damage to various internal organs, purulent inflammation;
- rickettsiosis - Feverish animal.
Flea control methods
To get rid of parasites should:
- comb the cat thoroughly;
- to reduce itching give the pet the necessary drug (according to the recommendation of the doctor);
- change or wash cat litter;
- disinfect the apartment or room where the animal lives.
There are many options for ridding cats of parasites. These are drops and shampoos, aerosols and injections, powders and flea-free collars, as well as folk remedies.
Briefly about medicines
The best remedy is drops applied to the area of the withers and neck where the cat cannot lick them. The most famous - Leopard, Front line, Stronghold, Lawyer, Advantagege, Inspector.
If your pet likes to wash, use Barsik and Biovax shampoos.
Comfortis tablets are effective, but the most common type of treatment and prophylaxis are flea collars.
Folk remedies
It is believed that a great effect in the fight against fleas gives unfolding wormwood in the apartmentas her smell scares them away.
When washing animals a good result gives the use of tar soap, if, of course, your pet will allow them to soap themselves from ear to tail!
Read more about popular methods in the article.
Preventive measures
If the cat does not go outside, then the risk of picking up fleas from him is less, but the owners themselves can bring this attack to the apartment. therefore you need to wash the cat's feet more oftenso that he does not lick off the eggs of parasites from them, as well as constantly combing wool.
If the cat is "walking", then the main measure of prevention will be wearing a collar or drops on the withers, as well as compliance with the rules of cat hygiene - washing the paws after a walk.
We hope that after these recommendations your beloved pets will always be cheerful, beautiful and healthy!
