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You know how annoying it can be when you have an itch, but you
can't reach it to give it a scratch? Well, when your cat has
fleas it's like your problem, just multiplied a hundred times.
If your cat has fleas or ticks, you need to take action. If they
are scratching or have irritated skin, your cats need you to
bring this problem under control because it can become a much
larger problem if you do not.
Even clean cats can end up with fleas. All it takes is a stray
animal to come close enough to the cat. Or, the cat can pick
them up outdoors as well. Even just one flea can leave many eggs
and cause a full scale attack on your pet.
To stop them before they start, you can use a product such as
Frontline or Advantix. These are pre measured liquid treatments
that are applied directly to the cat's skin and coat. When fleas
get onto the pet, these products kill them before they can lay
eggs. Those who want preventative measures for keeping the cat
safe should use these.
For most though, it takes seeing the fleas to get them to start
fighting them. If you see tiny black or brown insects on your
animal, these are no doubt that your cat is flea infested. If
you do see them, realize that the problem is already a big
problem.
What you need to do is make sure to check your pet for fleas all
the time. You can do this with a flea comb. Carefully comb
through the cat's hair and pay attention to the hair around the
cat's head and his belly. These are the ideal places for fleas
to hide including the ears, eyes and the nose. And, they like to
burrow in the creases where the cat's legs and body meet.
When combing your pet, if you find a flea you know they are
throughout his body. But, if you end up with a few black or
brown specks, this too is a sign that they are hiding somewhere
on the pet's body.
To find them, run your hands over the cat's body. Look for
raised spots on him. If you find one or more, check it closely
to see if it has little legs. If so the cat has ticks. You'll
need to ask your vet about having the tick removed as you can
not do this yourself without risking the tick's head staying
behind in your pet's skin.
In order to get them under control, you'll need to use one of
the liquid flea and tick treatments. You can also use flea or
tick collars and baths as well. If the fleas are in your house,
as they probably are, then you will need to use a powder or
spray for the bedding and upholstered furniture too. As a last
resort, you can use a flea and tick bomb in your home. But, in
this case, the animals will need to stay out of your home for at
least 24 hours.
Fleas are a serious concern and you need to keep them from
affecting your pet. If your pet has them, also talk to your vet
about treatments he can provide as these are professional
strengths that can help. Before they make your pet sick, take
measures at the first sign of trouble.
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