Most cats love being outdoors and can wander further than we imagine. During their travels they encounter many other animals and pick up many different parasites.
Fleas are a regular problem in cats that do not receive monthly flea prevention, and can be caught from other cats, foxes, hedgehogs and dogs. Fleas cause a form of skin allergy called flea allergic dermatitis (FAD) – an intense itchiness of the skin which progresses to hair loss and scabs on the skin. This itchiness can be very uncomfortable for cats.
The good news is that this can be prevented by the simple use of a monthly spot-on applied to the back of the neck. Fortunately, these spot-on products are effective against other parasites, such as, ear mites, roundworms, whipworms and lice.
Mites are often contracted by puppies and kittens and can cause a number of skin diseases. Fox mange mites cause an intense itchiness and dermatitis in dogs, which leads them to scratch and get skin infections. Demodex mite, which is usually transmitted from mother to puppy in the first few days after birth, causes similar irritation and infection. Ear mites are a common cause of ear infections in both puppies and kittens but the good news is that they are easily controlled with the use of a simple spot-on treatment, applied monthly.
If you have any questions about what your cat requires, please contact us for free telephone advice and we will recommend the best parasite prevention protocol for your pet.
Consider our Pet Health Plans, which are an easy way to spread out the cost of your pet’s annual health check, vaccinations, boosters, flea and parasite control. Read more about the scheme or give us a call on 020 8561 2123.
