Pet owners often encounter problems that come as a complete surprise to them.
For example, cats that have never left the apartment suddenly start getting fleas out of nowhere.
Let's figure out why this happens and how to deal with the problem.
Where do fleas come from in cats
Fleas are one of the most tenacious parasites, active all year round.
Even if your cat has never left the apartment, it can pick them up in cases where unwanted tenants arrive in the apartment on shoes or clothes.
If you have a dog at home in addition to a cat, then it can bring parasites from the street.
The following signs indicate that your cat has fleas:
- the animal often scratches itself and bites furiously into certain places on the body;
- the cat meows frequently due to itching;
- when examining the cat's skin, brownish bumps are visible;
- fleas are visible to the naked eye.
If any of the above symptoms occur, you need to take matters into your own hands immediately. First, prevention works best, that is, using flea-repelling products throughout the year.
However, if parasites have already appeared, it is recommended to carry out treatment using drops applied to the withers of the animal.
At the same time, it is necessary to treat the entire apartment using insecticidal shampoo.
It was previously reported that why you shouldn’t overuse flea and tick medications.
