Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) is an irritating and allergic reaction in cats. The cause of this disease is “cat flea”, a small, flat, wingless parasite that can jump as far as 220 times its body length and 150 times its height. This makes it easy for cat fleas to jump from one cat to another.
Symptoms:
When cats got bitten by a flea, it will cause itching and irritation on the skin from an allergy to substances contained in flea saliva. As a result, cats will start scratching their skin non-stop, until the skin wound was at risk of infection. The hairs will start to fall off and reveal the wound on the body. The common Itchy areas are the base of the tail, stomach, groin and neck, etc.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Danger from cat fleas
- A carrier of cucumber tapeworm.
- A carrier of bacteria that can causes anemia.
- Fleas can bite people, causing itching and dermatitis
How to prevent and get rid of cat fleas
- Cat flea drops medicine. It is a simple and convenient method suitable for protection, in case of a few flea the medicine can be used in cats over 6 weeks of age. and should be use on a monthly basis
- Cat oral medicine can be used monthly or every 3 months. This medicine can be used to help prevent fleas before laying eggs. However, please consult with a doctor before using the medicine.
- Keep your cat hygiene at all times and avoid letting your cat from unnecessarily walking outside.
- Always clean the house regularly.
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