Ⅰ Why does the cat always scratch itself?
①Suffering from parasites (fleas, ear mites, scabies)
②Allergies (food? Pollen? Others, etc.)
③Fungal infection (feline ringworm)
The specific situation needs to be confirmed by clinical realization + equipment inspection assistance, such as: Wood’s lamp, hair microscopy, allergen detection, etc.
You can also use a wet tissue to touch the black clumps in the cat’s hair. If it turns red, it means the cat has fleas.
Ⅱ The Bewildering Record of Fleas
In the age of dinosaurs, it jumped on the earth
The jumping distance is about 150 times the body length, that is, the feeling of a human jumping 300 meters long.
Ideal conditions: 24 fleas, 1 month, 250,000 offspring left.
Prefers a four-legged host, if not, it will choose a human.
Ancient fleas are more than 20 mm in size, and modern fleas are 1-3 mm.
Ⅲ How to control fleas?
①When cleaning, don’t forget the gaps between sofas, tables and chairs, and cracks on the ground.
(PS: If there is a vacuum cleaner with heating function, it is very convenient~)
②Anti-flea comb, comb the cats and dogs twice a week. After combing, remember to soak it in hot water, soapy water or diluted alcohol.
③Blankets, towels, and touchable washable items should be washed with hot water once a week. Remember to soak toys and cat litter
boxes with hot soapy water!
④Fleas like the environment of 18-27℃ and humidity of about 75%, so please keep it ventilated and dry.
Ⅳ What should I do if my cat is infected with fleas?
In vitro deworming once a month
The worms on the body are removed, and then the affected area should be treated
Local allergy and inflammation caused by fleas: depending on the degree High and low, optional spray or ointment (relieving itching) + antibiotics (inflammation)
Remember to observe cat feces, fleas may have tapeworm eggs.
PS: Infected with tapeworms: the kind with white rice grains on pp that moves; kittens will diarrhea, big cats will rub their butts .
-Written at the end-
Fleas prefer targets with low resistance, because it is easier to cast punches and attack the city. Therefore, shovel friends should pay more attention to the immunity of cats.
Whether it’s fleas, cat ringworm or a cold, strong immunity can save you a lot of trouble, so start small!
