{"id":18792,"date":"2020-02-28T17:53:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T17:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/?p=18792"},"modified":"2024-03-25T14:20:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T14:20:36","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-fleas-on-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/?p=18792","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Fleas on Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fleas are common parasites on cats since the fur provides a good habitat for them where they can breed. They are mostly experienced during warm seasons and their life-cycle is adaptive to both in and outdoors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Their small size makes it hard to notice them hence they can stay on the pet for a long time while feeding on the blood and breeding. Females can lay a lot of eggs within a short span thus increasing their population.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below are other important details that you should know concerning the topic. You can also <\/span>view this site<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do they get them?<\/b><\/p>\n

Fleas are mostly found outdoors and they like warm places. If your cat likes wandering outside on warm sunny days, then they are at a higher risk than those that always stay indoors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These parasites jump from place to place looking for a conducive host where they can suck off blood and stay undetected while breeding. The fur coating provides just that.<\/span><\/p>\n

When a cat infested with them gets back inside the house they spread to other warm places such as the pet\u2019s bedding where they proceed to reproduce by laying eggs. These undergo the complete life-cycle thus producing more adult fleas.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the symptoms and health risks?<\/b><\/p>\n

These are general as the parasites operate the same way. The most common symptoms are licking and scratching which are a result of itchiness caused by the bloodsuckers. This is accompanied by red spots as a result of a lot of scratching and also the color of blood-filled fleas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If these go on for a long time then the host starts experiencing hair loss, fatigue, and loss of weight. See this link and find out how you can protect your cat from fleas.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Since they deprive the host of blood, they can cause anemia which if not treated can cause death. A good indicator of a possible anemic condition is paleness, especially of gums. This also causes fatigue due to inadequate concentration of oxygen, iron, and other components in the blood that are responsible for energy production and the proper functioning of muscle tissues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The weight loss is brought about by tapeworms carried by the pests. These get into the small intestine and feed on the food consumed by the host hence depriving it of the nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n

These parasites come with other bacteria as well which can cause severe illnesses and even fatalities. Some can simply be treated using antibiotics while others require complex procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the prevention and treatment measures?<\/b><\/p>\n

There is a number of ways through which prevention can be ensured and treatment carried out. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n