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Give yourcatafleatreatment. There are many prescription and over-the-counterfleapreventativetreatments that are safe and extremely effective. Some kill adultfleas, while otherspreventjuvenilefleasfrom maturing and help stop futureinfestations.
Outdoorcat:Catsgoing outside are more likely to encounterfleas. Sources offleasinclude the garden, otherflea-infestedareas, or interactions with wild animals. Other animals:Catsmay catchfleasfrom hunting mice and birds or from contact with otherinfestedanimals.
Allcatsare subject tofleainfestationand its consequences. There are no predilections in terms of age, breed, or gender. Manycatsare able to harbor thousands offleaswithout showing significant signs (except for persistent scratching).
Topicalpreventives, often called "spot-on," killfleasandpreventfleainfestations. Oralfleacontrol products, or "fleapills," are given to acatby mouth to killfleasandpreventfleas.Fleacollars deliver medication to acat's skin and coat.
Treatment meanspreventingfleabites on yourcat, typically usingfleamedication from a vet. Sometimes medication to help with the itching will also be prescribed. Close up of a rash or Diagnosis of scabies or Dermatological diseases on the skin of thecat's ears.
