Ticks in cats and how to fight off.

Ticks in cats - a real problem of the cat's world. After all, any cat that walks on the street can "pick up" a tick. But, since cats are very neat and clean animals, then, licking themselves, they get rid of it on their own, and the owners do not even notice this cat's problem. But there are cases that ticks in cats creep in those places where it is difficult to get the tongue, in this case, the animal needs help.

The tick is an external cutaneous parasite that, sucking on the skin, feeds on the blood of the animal. There are many varieties of these parasites, and they live, practically, all over the globe, excluding only the regions of the Arctic and Antarctica.

So, to help the animal, it is necessary, first of all, to wear gloves, since the tick bite is dangerous for a person. Do not sharply pull out the tick, it is necessary to drip on top with vegetable oil or alcohol-containing material, it must come out on its own. But, if this did not happen, you should pull the body of the parasite with a special curved forceps, trying not to tear off the sucker. If it remains in the body of the animal, infection may occur. The mites in the cat injure the skin, so do not forget to treat the bite site with an antiseptic.

Ticks in cats can lead to a disease called pyroplasmosis. This is a serious infectious disease that requires immediate treatment, otherwise it can lead to the death of the animal. To protect the walking cat from ticks, it is necessary to use special collars, ampoules and sprays. But do not overdo it, as any protective tool is toxic and can harm your pet. You can not combine protective equipment or often treat the animal. And know that against the pyroplasmosis there are no vaccines, so on the offer in the veterinary clinic to vaccinate the cat, respond with a categorical refusal.

Ticks in cats are also ear. This is another type of cutaneous parasite. Although the statistics are more often they are infected by all the same dogs, but there are such problems in the feline.

Ear mites in a cat live, as a rule, in the auricle, irritating it and causing itching. But in cases of severe infection of the animal with a parasite, it can spread throughout the body. Ear mite, in cats inhabiting, does not pose any danger to humans. When infecting the cat begins to scratch the skin and shakes his head sharply, then in her ears appear discharge, which in fact are the remains of dried blood mixed with fresh, an unpleasant smell is felt. Ear flare in a cat or cat is very dangerous and can lead to severe infectious diseases in the animal. It is very contagious, easily transmitted from one animal to another and can contribute to ear inflammation and even hearing loss. Therefore, suspecting the presence of an animal parasite, you need to immediately turn to a veterinary clinic. Only a specialist can establish a definitive diagnosis and prescribe a treatment.

Treatment of the diseased animal is carried out by special insecticides at home. Typically, they include pyrethrin, Milbemycin, and Akarex. During the treatment, the entire body of the cat is treated. It is noteworthy that it is necessary to handle the tail, because the ear mite of a cat or cat can settle on it: when the animal is sleeping, curled up, the tail is next to the ears. The duration of the course of treatment is about fourteen days.

Remember: if you are attentive and loving to your animal, then no parasites and illnesses are terrible to him, because the necessary help will always come on time.