Fleas – those nasty, itchy biting things!
Comments (1) Yuck – I hate fleas.
I like to go outside…my favorite place is by the cedar tree in the front yard – where the grass tastes the best, near the bird feeders, and unfortunately, where the squirrels like to play.
Those darn squirrels have fleas and leave their “friends” laying around so they leap on me.
We had a really bad infestation last year – they got in the house and then I had to have baths almost daily! Hate that!
So, this year, we’re staying on top of the flea problem. I get flea medicine every month (Angel checked with my veterinarian to see what was best for me) that kills not only the adult fleas, but the eggs as well. We have a house bomb (just in case), and I get a flea bath every six to eight weeks as well (not my favorite thing in the world!)
Something to keep in mind: While fleas can make us scratch like a dog, excessive licking is another good indicator that your cat has a flea infestation – we don’t always scratch. So if your cat is licking more than usual – you might want to check him or her over to see if you can spot any of those bouncing varmints.
Another good thing to know – fleas feed on your cat’s blood. An adult flea will never leave it’s host. Any fleas that you see jumping are usually juvenile fleas that were hatched on your cat and are now looking for a host of their own.
Some cats are allergic to fleas and develop a horrid skin rash from the flea bites. If this happens, your cat should take a trip to the vet for some medication.
A flea-free cat is a happy cat!
