| Flea control is an essential part of owning a cat. | | | | So, how do you go about controlling fleas so that |
| Some cats are allergic to fleas and can develop a | | | | your cat does not have to suffer any of their |
| condition called "pruritus", where the scratching | | | | consequences? A good place to start is with flea |
| escalates to the point of making the skin bleed. To | | | | powders, sprays and dips. These products are |
| avoid this or any discomfort at all for you and your | | | | especially good as flea preventatives. |
| cat, you need to understand how those little blighters | | | | When deciding what type of flea preventative to use |
| work. | | | | for your cat, don't overlook the traditional flea collar. |
| Because fleas can cause a condition in cats known as | | | | A flea collar works very well in conjunction with the |
| "pruritus" or an allergic reaction, keeping them at bay | | | | dips, powders and sprays. However, the best |
| is an important step to keeping your pet healthy. For | | | | defense for a flea infestation is to use a spot |
| most cats, fleas are a nuisance; for cats that suffer | | | | treatment. This medication not only prevents adult |
| from flea allergies, they can be life threatening. | | | | fleas, but many also kill eggs and larvae that your cat |
| Knowing a little about fleas will help you to control | | | | comes in contact with. Many of these types of |
| them and to protect your pet better. | | | | treatments begin to work in a couple of days. |
| If your cat has allergic dermatitis caused by flea | | | | When it comes to the environment, there are also |
| bites, you will notice that the scratching is elevated | | | | several options for flea control. Flea bombs can kill |
| and may be accompanied by chewing of the bites as | | | | fleas in carpets and bedding, though careful washing |
| well. This type of severe reaction can lead to loose | | | | and vacuuming will help greatly in this endeavor also. |
| of fur and may need additional medical treatment in | | | | For outside use, yard sprays can be quite effective. |
| addition to the elimination of the fleas themselves. | | | | Because flea treatments are in fact medications, it is |
| Because fleas can cause other health issues besides | | | | important to apply them exactly as the manufacture |
| the allergic reactions, controlling them is important. | | | | suggests. If the directions are not followed, it could |
| Fleas can cause tape worm infestations, anemia and | | | | lead to an overdose of medications and a sick cat or |
| skin infections if left unchecked for too long. Any one | | | | to the fleas not being irradiated and the problem |
| of these health concerns can be detrimental to your | | | | being ongoing for you pet. |
| cats health. | | | | |