The fleas that you actually see are estimated to account for only around 5 of the total flea infestation the rest of the infestation is hidden throughout your home in carpets furniture and bedding.
Cat de flea.
The cat flea scientific name ctenocephalides felis is an extremely common parasitic insect whose principal host is the domestic cat although a high proportion of the fleas found on dogs also belong to this species.
I comb thru and quickly dispose of fleas over the.
Those can roll right off your cat and onto your carpet couch or comforter.
A female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day.
Give your cat a flea bath.
Fleas are a multilayered issue consisting of adults eggs and larvae.
They re quite effective in taking out fleas in the area around the neck and the head but some fleas may survive on the other body parts.
You can use dawn dish detergent but dr.
Most flea collars will get rid of the adult fleas as well as the eggs.
I de flea twice a day with a flea comb i use a drop of dish soap warm water in a plastic coffee container.
I have 7 inside cats 1 outside.
Introduction to cat fleas.
Get a collar that is designed to kick the fleas off your cat s body.
The concern for for disease and other problems fleas can cause on pet s warrants year round.
The most common type of flea found on cats is the cat flea ctenocephalides felis but rabbit and hedgehog fleas can also show an interest in your cat.
Don t forget to de flea the garden.
De jong prefers using a reputable brand of flea shampoo if you re not already using a flea preventative.
Ask your vet about.
Flea bites are itchy for all cats and can lead to some developing allergies known as flea allergic dermatitis.
One of the most effective natural flea killers is citric acid which makes lemon juice a widely recognized home remedy for treating fleas.
It provides a full month of flea protection to help prevent future hatchings.
Give them the chance to hatch and you ll have a full blown flea infestation on your hands.