How to tell if a cat has fleas

You can determine if a cat has fleas by observing the following symptoms:

Check if the cat has obvious scratching behavior, as fleas can cause extreme itchiness during blood sucking.
Examine if there are black particles in the cat's deep fur, which indicate flea feces.
If you find flea infections, timely external parasite prevention is necessary.

What are the symptoms of fleas on a cat?

When a cat has a lot of fleas, you can usually see visible flea feces or even fleas when you part the cat's fur. Cats who are not allergic to fleas may show no symptoms or may exhibit anemia, tapeworm infections, and mild skin irritation. Cats allergic to fleas often develop itchy miliary dermatitis, accompanied by various secondary scratch marks, crusts, and hair loss. The affected areas usually include the head, neck, dorsal lumbar region, abdomen, or inner thigh.

What to do if a cat has fleas?

You can use external parasite prevention products containing pyriproxyfen, selenium sulfide, and other ingredients to remove fleas. When a cat has a flea infection, you can re-apply the parasite prevention product within the safe range of use, but it's best to consult a veterinarian for specific instructions. simultaneous external parasite prevention for the cat, it is necessary to disinfect and kill fleas in the cat's living environment and items used.

Is flea powder harmful to cats?

Yes, flea powder is toxic and should not be sprinkled on the cat or in its living environment. Instead, you can use relatively safe flea drops to kill fleas, such as Frontline, Revolution, Advocate,蚤立清，宠安仕等. Apply the drops to the cat's neck behind the ears, and spread the cat's fur to place the drops directly on the skin. The drug will be absorbed throughout the body via the sebaceous glands.