How to get a flea from a British cat

Fleas - blood-sucking insects, which are a real problem, both for the four-legged friends themselves and for their owners. Contact with other animals is one of the most common ways to infect parasites. But quite often it also happens that fleas appear in the fur of those catswho do not go outside for a walk. Moreover, many owners are not even aware of the suffering of their pet. Especially pests are difficult to detect in pets with thick hair. Therefore, it is necessary to know not only how to remove fleas from a British cat, but also how to prevent their appearance.

What danger do fleas pose?

Especially a lot of parasites become with the advent of warm days. Since the pests are very tenacious, getting rid of them is not easy. Bloodsuckers can remain without food for 10-15 days, covering significant distances in search of a victim. They can get into the house not only on shoes or on outerwear, but also come from the basement. Moreover, adults lay eggs throughout the apartment: on the floor, in carpets and furniture. And after a few days from them a new offspring was born. Given the fact that one female able to lay up to 300 eggs, you can imagine how fast the bloodsuckers are spreading.

Fleas dangerous to humans the fact that they tolerate various diseases (plague, hepatitis, tularemia) and even some types of worms. Flea bite delivers great discomfort to humans and animals. The wound that has arisen at this site can redden, become inflamed and itch strongly. A large accumulation of bloodsuckers contributes to the occurrence of anemia, which is especially dangerous for kittens. Therefore, it is very important in a timely manner. spot fleas at your pet.

Symptoms of infection

It is much more difficult to see fleas in a British kitten than in ordinary kittens. The baby's coat is thicker and denser, so a more thorough examination will be required to detect pests with the naked eye. The following signs may also indicate that fleas of the British kitten were wound up:

• the presence of itching in different parts of the body;
• the presence on the skin of wounds and redness;
• the presence in the cat's hair of adult fleas and their metabolic products in the form of small dark dots;
• restless behavior;
• hair loss;
• weight loss (especially in kittens).

It is also possible to reveal that a Briton has fleas during bathing or when combing wool with a small comb.

How to get fleas from a cat

Today the market is crowded with various antiparasitic drugs. However, this does not mean that you can use any of them. It is preferable to consult a veterinary clinic for advice. When choosing a method of struggle, it is important to consider not only the age of the cat, but also its breed.

Important!

The first time you use a flea remedy, you must use its minimum dose. This will help to ensure the absence or presence of an allergic reaction in the pet. If such symptoms appear, it is urgent to contact a veterinary clinic.

Shampoos

For example, the best option for shorthair cats would be drops or sprays. But to bring out a flea of ​​a British kitten, Persian or British it is better to use shampoo. GreenFort brand flea shampoo is ideal for this. This cleanser is suitable even for monthly kittens and lactating cats. Simply apply the product and froth it with massaging movements. After 10 minutes, rinse with clean water. No less effective are shampoos Fitoelita or Mr. Kiss.

Feedback

It is very difficult to see fleas in a British cat because of the dense texture of its coat. In order not to have to bring out the bloodsuckers, I periodically bathe my favorite Lugovoi shampoo, and lay out in the apartment wormwood leaves. When I go out, I put on a cat collar.

Olga, Krasnoyarsk

Drops

However, with a strong infection with pet parasites, it is not always possible to correct one shampoo. It is possible to bring fleas from a British cat using special drops of strongholdthat are applied to the withers of the animal. The drug is absolutely safe for the health of the animal, it can even be used for kittens older than one and a half months. Similar properties are possessed by drops from flea hearts, Front line (Frontline spray is available for kittens) or Adventage. In addition, you can purchase such drops:

• Inspector;
• Blokhnet;
• Dana Ultra Neo;
• Rolf Club 3D;
• Delix;
• Drops at the withers 4 with a tail;
• Barrier;
• Helmintal;
• Celandine.

Feedback

Advantage drops, a very effective remedy, helped the British get fleas. In parallel with the processing of the cat, it is necessary to process the apartment, otherwise you can’t remove the parasites.

Igor, Simferopol

Powder

This tool is often used to remove fleas in kittens. The most popular brands are Gamma and Hearts. The powder is rubbed into the skin of a little Briton, after which excess powder is shaken off. The procedure ends with combing with a small comb.

Sprays

Some owners of domestic British cats use sprays to control blood-sucking pests. In addition, they are effective against whipworms, ticks and mosquitoes. Sprays can also be used for room treatment. Especially recommended sprays of brands Bars, Frontline, BlochNet.

Collars

Collars are an excellent antiparasitic accessory with a long period of protection against bloodsuckers. When they are constantly worn, a British cat or kitten will not know such a problem as fleas for 2-5 months. The disadvantages of the product include the unpleasant smell that many models of collars have, and some discomfort that the cat experiences in the first days of wearing the accessory. Collars of brands especially proved themselves Beafar, Celandine, LeopardHearts.

Prevention

Prevent the appearance and spread of fleas in the apartment will help preventive measures.

1. You should regularly examine the cat's coat for the presence of parasites in it.
2. Periodically carry out cleaning and treatment of the apartment with anti-flea agents.
3. The litter of a cat or cat also needs care: it must be periodically washed and treated with an antiparasitic spray.
4. Using a collar will help protect the cat from being bitten by bloodsuckers.