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How to eliminate fleas from cats 7 signs that your cat is suffering from fleas

How to stop pets from getting fleas

Fleas are found in one in four cats in the UK, and one in seven dogs. There are many types of fleas: cat fleas (dog fleas), rabbit fleas (human fleas) and other parasites that feed on their hosts. These jumping creatures are difficult to remove from your home because they eat blood and lay eggs. Are you worried that your cat may have fleas? Here are some ways to help your cat.

Fleas can be very itchy and uncomfortable for cats.

Flea saliva can cause allergic reactions in cats and other pets.

Fleas can cause severe illness in young or fragile animals.

Even if your pet has a strong body and is healthy, flea larvae may infect it with tapeworm eggs. If your pet eats infected fleas, it can also become a host for the fleas and cause worms.

Fleas can be disease-ridden and can contract harmful diseases like myxomatosis.

How to eliminate fleas from cats

According to the RSPCA website, there are seven obvious signs that your cat may have fleas.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, your cat could have fleas.

Are your pets scratching?

Are there areas of hair loss, sore or bald patches?

Are there spots or scans?

Are you experiencing irritation or redness?

Thickened skin (e.g. Around the ear edges

Are there tiny, dark specks on its fur? Or small browny-black insects crawling around?

Are you bitten by unaccounted-for insects?

Fleas in cats: How to remove them 

Do not let it get to the point where your cat is suffering from flea infestations and your home is infested with them.

RSPCA recommends that you groom your cat using a fine-toothed comb, held over a smooth surface. This will help to identify fleas and droppings.

If the droppings are reddish brown, add a few drops to the water.

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How to eliminate fleas from cats

Flea treatment is recommended by your veterinarian for cats with fleas.

You can do this at home by following these instructions. It must be done as soon after your pet has spotted fleas.

Instructions will show you how to do it. However, it is usually a two-person job.

You will normally need to separate your cat's hair and apply the treatment directly on the skin.

You will need to keep your cat dry for at least 24 hours.

Flea Treatment for Cats: How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Cats (Image: Getty).

Fleas can infest your home if your dog or cat has them.

Fleas can live without a host for several months so it is important to take care of your home and pets.

According to the RSPCA, you should clean your bedding and vacuum floors and skirting boards regularly in order to kill fleas.

After each use, throw away the vacuum bag.