Parasites (especially fleas) are the commonest reason why a cat is itchy.
Being indoors means that they are at a lower risk of getting fleas not that they have no chance of getting them!
Fleas are not always transmitted directly from one animal to another. You could unknowingly bring a flea egg into the house on your shoe and spread the problem all over the house!!
Flea eggs can remain dormant in your house for long periods of time.
Fleas are not always transmitted directly from one animal to another. You could unknowingly bring a flea egg into the house on your shoe and spread the problem all over the house!!
Flea eggs can remain dormant in your house for long periods of time.
How to detect fleas:
You may see a flea on your pet.
You may see little bites on your own legs or arms.
The Wet Paper Test is a quick and easy way to see if your cat has fleas.
*****Top Tip*****
Treating fleas is a 2 step process.
Treating fleas is a 2 step process.
- Treat the cat.
- Treat the cats environment.
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Step 1.
The first thing to do is to go to your vets and get a good flea treatment for your cat.
Excellent spot ons, collars, tablets even injections are available from your vet.
Which veterinary prescribed product you use depends on preference or if there is any history of reaction to a product.
Supermarket/pet shop products are not nearly as effective. Some are even dangerous for cats. While these may seem cheaper in the short term you will end up spending more in the long run!
Excellent spot ons, collars, tablets even injections are available from your vet.
Which veterinary prescribed product you use depends on preference or if there is any history of reaction to a product.
Supermarket/pet shop products are not nearly as effective. Some are even dangerous for cats. While these may seem cheaper in the short term you will end up spending more in the long run!
It is important to treat all the animals in the household at the same time. If using a monthly preparation, 3 subsequent treatments may be necessary to eradicate the problem completly from your home!
Step 2.
Only 5% of all of the fleas live on your cat. The remaining are hiding away in your cats environment (ie your house and especially in your cats favourite hiding places).
Without treating the house you cannot get control of a flea problem.
The best way to do this is with a spray. I recommend Indorex or RIP Sprays. Being a spray it is easier to treat all the hard to reach areas where the fleas tend to hide.
Without treating the house you cannot get control of a flea problem.
The best way to do this is with a spray. I recommend Indorex or RIP Sprays. Being a spray it is easier to treat all the hard to reach areas where the fleas tend to hide.
Spraying the house should be done when the house is empty and windows should be left open afterwards for ventilation.
Regular hovering and washing your pets bedding helps to keep the problem under control.
Note: If your cat has fleas they are at higher risk of getting tapeworm and should be treated.
Please let me know if this has been helpful or if you have any other cat related questions.
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