What are the black spots on a cat's body?

Usually, the black spots on a cat's body are dirt or flea feces. It is recommended to wet the black spots on the cat's body with clean water. If there are no other special colors, it is usually dirt. If the color turns red, it indicates a flea infection. Meanwhile, it also suggests a more severe infection. It is recommended to use relevant external parasite control products in a timely manner.

Here are some tips for dealing with black spots on a cat's body:

Consider that the cat has not taken a bath for a long time, causing the skin to accumulate more dirt. It is recommended to use pet-specific shampoo to bath the cat. Generally, cats should be bathed once every few months. Bathing more frequently is not recommended, as it may affect the cat's skin health, causing dry skin and hair, and increased dandruff.
Consider the possibility of flea feces. It is recommended to place the black spots on a piece of paper and moisten it with clean water. If the paper turns red, it means the spots are flea feces, and it also indicates a severe flea infection. It is recommended to use drugs containing sarolanine or non-prolone, etc. The medicine can be directly dropped on areas of the cat's body that it cannot lick, such as the neck and head. However, you need to separate the hair and drop the medicine directly on the skin. If the medicine is applied to the hair in large quantities, it may affect the efficacy or even fail to achieve parasite control. It is recommended to develop a habit of regular external parasite control. Generally, adult cats are recommended to undergo external parasite control once or twice a month.
Cats also need to do internal parasite control. Especially cats with severe flea infections are prone to secondary infections such as tapeworms. It is recommended to use internal parasite control drugs containing fenbendazole, milbemycin, etc. To ensure that the intestinal parasites are killed cleanly, it is recommended to conduct regular fecal examinations.