Treating Fleas

The treatment of fleas in cats

It is important to understand some things about the treatment of fleas in cats. If left to live on the surface of the skin of his cat - fleas can be the main cause some nasty diseases. Cats that have flea colonies for a time, often become anemic due to blood lost and there is the danger of solitary performed by fleas. Although fleas can be very common among cats, should not be tolerated by the owner. The treatment is vital for good health of your cat and your happiness. We hope that we contact some of the effective treatments available for the care of the fleas.

Another detail that we should not stop sharing is that the saliva of fleas can cause allergic reactions in many cats. This allergic reaction is observed as a disease and is called Flea Dermatitis allergic or FAD. To make matters worse, the flea will feed on the source of your cat's blood as he continues to bite on your skin - that's why in more severe cases a cat can develop anemia. You can recognize anemia in cats gum condition - if they are unusually pale then take some action.

A the first signs of flea infestation in cats scratch - especially in the ears and around the base of the tail - but could be anywhere in the body. Having witnessed this, you must confirm by taking a fine tooth comb and combing the area where your cat has scratched the majority. Place the comb on a white background like a piece paper towel. If you see black points, then the fleas are evident. This is not the flea itself but rather its excrement. If you were to crush these points black with kitchen paper, which would be a red / brown blood is because you have eaten.

Do not let fleas a problem in your cat's life - make something about one of the following treatments:

• Oral treatment drug - Your veterinarian can give advice about treatment, one of whom shall be an oral medication that contains the active ingredient lufenuron. Lufenuron is marketed under the brand name of the program. "It will prevent flea eggs from hatching the medication is ingested by the cat and then passed into adult fleas through the blood. Adult fleas will not poisoned, but their eggs do not hatch. This type of treatment is often considered to be an option to control the flea population.
• Collar Flea Treatment - Flea collars have better insect growth regulators that kill adult fleas and their eggs. The downward for this treatment is extended only to the head and neck - not to kill any flea infestations in other parts the body. In addition, some cats will incur negative side effects. It is very important that you consult your veterinarian before.
• On The Spot Treatments - There are a few variants ingredient in situ treatments, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. The implementation manual will provide information on how to treat your cat - Which is usually with a small tube of liquid applied to the back of the head. I can get my vet to prescribe "Revolution" which has the selamectin new drug. It is safe for use in cats older than six weeks old and has the added effect of treatment and prevention of intestinal parasites and worms. The active ingredient in it kills adult fleas and larvae. The other two options are "advantage" that has imidactoprid drug as an active ingredient and "Frontline" which is the active ingredient fipronil. They also kill adult fleas and larvae. The effects of the latter about a month.

It is important remember, that while treating your cat, you should also thoroughly clean the environment / home. There are special products that can be used to clean furniture and especially cat beds. Fleas and their larvae, as dark areas, so make sure you get all the nooks and crannies. Periodically vacuum to keep the pesky fleas at bay.

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