Ticks in cats and how to take off fighting.

Ticks in cats - a real problemcat 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 places where it is difficult to get the tongue, in this case, the animal needs help.

The tick is an external cutaneous parasite, which,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, beforein general, 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 an alcohol-containing substance, it must come out on its own. But, if this did not happen, it is necessary to 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. Ticks in the cat injure the skin, so do not forget to treat the antiseptic place of the bite.

Ticks in cats can lead to a disease,which is 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 pyroplasmosis there are no vaccines, so on the offer in a veterinary clinic to vaccinate a cat, respond with a categorical refusal.

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

Ear mites in a cat live, as a rule, in the earsink, 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 there are 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, it is necessary immediately apply to the veterinary clinic. Only a specialist can establish a definitive diagnosis and prescribe a treatment.

Treatment of a diseased animal isspecial insecticides at home. Typically, they include pyrethrin, Milbemycin, and Acarex. 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. Duration of the course of treatment is about fourteen days.

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