How to get a flea from a British cat

Fleas - blood-sucking insects, which are a real problem, both for the four-legged friends, and for their owners. Contact with other animals is one of the most common ways of infestation by parasites. But it often happens that fleas appear in the fur of those catswho do not go out on the street. And many owners are not even aware of the sufferings of their pet. Particularly difficult to detect pests 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 are fleas

Especially a lot of parasites becomes with the arrival of warm days. Since pests are very tenacious, it is not easy to get rid of them. Bloodsuckers can remain without food for 10-15 days, overcoming 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, a new offspring is born. Given the fact that one female able to lay up to 300 eggsOne can imagine how quickly bloodsuckers spread.

Fleas, their eggs and larvae

Fleas dangerous to humans that carry various diseases (plague, hepatitis, tularemia) and even some types of worms. Flea bite It gives man and animal great discomfort. The wound that has arisen at this place can blush, inflame and itch. A large accumulation of bloodsuckers contributes to anemia, which is especially dangerous for kittens.Therefore, it is very important to timely identify fleas at your pet.

Symptoms of infection

To see fleas in a British kitten is much more difficult than in ordinary kittens. The baby's coat is thicker and thicker, so a more thorough inspection will be required to detect pests with the naked eye. The following signs may also indicate that it was the flea of ​​a British kitten that started up:

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

It can be revealed that the British can have a flea while bathing or combing the hair with a fine comb.

How to get a flea cat

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

Fleas in british cats

Important!

At the first use of flea medication it is necessary to 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 necessary to urgently apply to a veterinary clinic.

Shampoo

For example, the best option for shorthair cats would be drops or sprays. But to bring a flea British kitten, Persian or British, it is better to use shampoo. Ideally suited for this shampoo from fleas brand GreenFort. This detergent is suitable even for monthly kittens and nursing cats. It is enough just to apply the agent and lather it with massaging movements. After 10 minutes, rinse with clean water. No less effective are the shampoos Phytoelite or Mr. Kiss.

Feedback

To see fleas in a British cat is very difficult because of the dense texture of its fur. In order not to have to display bloodsuckers, I periodically bathe my favorite with obscene shampoo lugovoy, and in the apartment laid out wormwood leaves. When going outside I wear a cat collar.

Olga, Krasnoyarsk

Drops

Flea drops

However, with a strong infestation of parasites, it is not always possible to get rid of one shampoo. You can remove fleas from a British cat with the help of special drops strongholdwhich is applied to the withers of the animal. The drug is absolutely safe for the health of the animal, it can even be used kittens older than one and a half months. Similar properties have drops from flea hearts, Front line (Frontline spray is available for kittens) or Advantagege. In addition, you can purchase these drops:

• Inspector;
• Blohnet;
• Dana Ultra Neo;
• Rolf Club 3D;
• Delicious;
• Drops on withers 4 with a tail;
• Barrier;
• Helminthal;
• Celandine.

Feedback

Advantagege drops helped to bring out fleas from the British - a very effective remedy. In parallel with the processing of the cat, it is necessary to process the apartment, otherwise you will not remove the parasites.

Igor, Simferopol

Powder

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

The sprays

Some owners of domestic British cats use sprays to combat blood-sucking pests. In addition, they are effective against lashing, ticks and mosquitoes.Sprays can also be used to treat rooms. Especially proven themselves sprays trademarks Bars, Frontline, BlochNet.

Flea sprays in cats

Collars

Collars are an excellent antiparasitic accessory that has a long term protection against bloodsuckers. With their constant wearing, the British cat or kitten will not know such problems as fleas for 2-5 months. The disadvantages of funds include the unpleasant smell that many models of collars have, and some discomfort that a cat experiences in the first days of wearing an accessory. Especially proven themselves brand collars Beafar, Celandine, Leopard, Hearts.

Prevention

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

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