How to deal with lice on cats

When a cat has lice, you can use topical insecticides containing ingredients such as non-泼罗尼 and selenium sulfide to remove them. Sometimes, combined with a medication bath, treatment can be more effective. Lice are a common parasite that bites a cat's skin, causing redness, swelling, and itching at the affected area. They can also spread to the owner. During the process of sucking the host's blood, they can transmit some blood protozoa to the host as well. Therefore, it is essential to regularly apply topical insecticides to cats to prevent lice infestation.

I. Dealing with lice

For kittens younger than 2 months old, it is recommended to use traditional manual deworming methods. Place the kitten in a spacious area, use a comb to remove the lice from its body, and spray the environment with insecticides. Be sure to avoid letting the kitten ingest the insecticides.
For adult cats with lice, combine topical insecticides and environmental deworming. Repeat deworming every 15 days until no lice are found, then continue with preventive deworming.
If a cat has a large number of lice, it is advised to use topical insecticides continuously for 2-3 weeks.

II. Usage of deworming drugs

Currently available topical dewormers come in spray and drop forms. Preventive cat lice treatment can use drops, while treating cat lice usually involves using spray forms, which are easy to use and effective. Apply the medication along a line on the cat's back, then spray the cat's head (avoiding the face and eyes), tail, and inner thighs. Wear gloves to massage the cat, and wrap it with a towel for 10-15 minutes.

III. Precautions

When lice appear on a cat, the owner should separate themselves from the cat to prevent the lice from jumping onto them.
Due to the strong contagiousness of lice, the cat's living environment and items it comes into contact with should be thoroughly disinfected. Avoid allowing other cats to enter the space for a short period.
When using deworming drugs, follow the instructions and the cat's weight to ensure safe use. Improper use may cause poisoning.
Do not bathe the cat for 3 days before and after using the medication, as this may cause the drug to lose its effectiveness.
After using topical deworming medication on a cat, it is best to put a Elizabethan collar on the cat to prevent it from licking the hair and causing poisoning.
Monthly topical deworming is necessary to effectively prevent lice on cats.