How To Identify and Treat Feline Parasites Jonesboro GA

1. Fleas: The most common type of feline skin parasite is the flea. Fleas can cause anemia in kittens, and many cats are allergic to their bites. Fleas are so tiny it can be hard to spot them, but they do leave their droppings behind. The droppings are reddish in color, and will stain a damp paper towel with reddish-pink blots. Cats with fleas will be itchy and have small red bites on their skin.
   
   Treatment:
   
   
   • Pet supply stores carry a wide range of items for flea control, including flea combs, shampoos, and powders. All of these can be effective.
   • Thoroughly clean all of the cat's bedding, toys, blankets, and furniture, and steam-clean your carpets and furniture to get rid of any remaining fleas in the house.
   • Flea control spray can be used on furniture and around the house to discourage flea larvae from developing.
2. Ticks: Ticks are not common in cats, but they do sometimes appear and should be removed. Ticks attach themselves to an animal's body and feed on their blood. After several days, the tick will grow to about a quarter of an inch in size, and appear either gray or brown in color.
   
   Treatment:
   
   
   • The tick must be removed from the cat's body, which can be accomplished by plucking it off with tweezers. Get the tweezers as close to the tick's head as possible and try to remove the entire tick, not juts part of it. Pull the tick straight out, without twisting....

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Author: Carrie Grosvenor