Fleas are wingless blood-sucking insects. In cats, they cause severe itching. Scratches and abrasions can cause dermatitis. If there are a lot of fleas, then this can cause anemia of the animal. Removing insects is not so easy. They can go without food for up to a year and a half, but they instantly become active if an animal is nearby.
It is necessary
- - anti-flea collar;
- - insecticidal shampoo, soap or foam;
- - insecticidal spray;
- - dry wormwood;
- - a drug based on lufenorone.
Instructions
Step 1
Fleas are very tenacious. To date, there are no means that would kill them at any stage of development. An effective method of control is the treatment of the animal and the apartment with safe antiparasitic drugs. There are a lot of them. True, some contain chemicals that can harm the animal. Therefore, buy products made specifically for cats.
Step 2
Do not mix different drugs. Even if each of them individually is safe for the animal, when used together, the level of toxicity can increase significantly.
Step 3
An anti-flea collar is a convenient and affordable tool, unfortunately, it does not always lead to the desired results. Sometimes fleas just move away from the collar. In addition, not every cat will tolerate it on itself. But the collar can protect the animal from re-infection. Never use it at the same time as any other product.
Step 4
Insecticidal shampoos are effective. Make sure the product is specifically for cats before purchasing. When using, follow the instructions. You can also use special soap or foam. Soap a cotton cloth. Use it to rub the cat's fur. Do not apply the product to the animal's face. Be careful not to get soap in your eyes, nose and ears. The main disadvantage of this method is that many cats do not like bathing.
Step 5
Sprays can be used to control insects. Take the animal by the scruff and quickly, within 2-3 seconds, spray the drug first along the back, then along the abdomen. Be careful not to get the substance on the cat's face. This treatment is best done outdoors, and if at home, then in no case in rooms where there is water, food or an aquarium with fish. Treat sofas, beds, chairs that your cat likes to sit on or lie on, and carpet edges.
Step 6
A safe herbal remedy is bitter wormwood. True, it does not destroy, but only repels insects. Take dry powdered wormwood leaves. Rub into the cat's fur. Then comb out with a brush. Dry wormwood pouches can be placed in cat litter.
Step 7
Lufenorone-based drugs are a modern, effective, side-effect-free product. Safe for people and animals. Lufenorone is a chitin-disrupting hormone. As a result of its application, the development cycle of the insect is interrupted at an early stage. Flea eggs just dry out.
