How you get rid of fleas from cats in the home

Fleas are small insects with a size of 2-4 mm. usually they are parasites of many animals, including cats. It is worth noting that a large part of the flea is a parasite on some animal. For example, cats are often plagued by insect Ctenocephalides felis. You can get them yourself at home.

The main signs of fleas in cats

Flea during the bite injects saliva into the wound, causing the local allergic reaction on the skin. This is manifested by anxiety cats, redness and itching. Pet regularly scratching the bite. With the traumatized area of the skin, resulting in formation of small sores and scratches. And malnutrition, poor immunity, you may experience eczema and dermatitis. Often in cats affected by fleas, anemia.




Little kittens are particularly affected. They may experience severe anemia (appears "cyanotic" all of the mucous membranes or pale). Eventually there is a depletion of the body. In practice often there are cases of fatality. The cat fleas are concentrated in difficult available places: along the spine, sacrum, neck or head. Be aware that fleas are very Jumpy and can easily jump from one animal to another.

The extermination of fleas

Maintenance and cleanliness is an important point in the treatment of cats against fleas. Should regularly produce disinfestation and disinfestation of flooring, pet, litter and other sites and finding cats. Great attention should be paid to hard to reach places and upholstery in the house or apartment. Pillows, chairs, sofas systematically vacuumed. Thus it is possible to significantly reduce the number of eggs and larvae on their surface.




To date, in veterinary pharmacies and specialized stores with a large selection of products that help to combat fleas in cats. Such medicines are available in the form of injections, collars, sprays, drops and special shampoos. Before you buy the medication, you should consult with a veterinarian. Often the method of killing the fleas depends on the destruction of a pet. Sometimes treatment have to spend some time.


Remember: overdose or misuse of the drug may lead to serious poisoning of the cat. Carefully follow the instructions.

Preventive measures

Observance of the basic rules of the cats and the cleanliness of the room are the main ways of dealing with fleas. Methods of prevention include:


- periodic treatment of a pet with special preparations from fleas;
daily wet cleaning with the addition of insecticidal agents;
- protection from contact with domestic, stray and sick animals.