how can you tell if a cat has fleas?

Question

my mother lives in the apartment in half of our basement and has a dog who has fleas. the dog had been itching for weeks but none was found but after a vet visit yesterday, fleas were confirmed. does this mean my cat is certain to have them too since they play together? she has not been itching like the dog did. how can you tell?

Answer 1

Most likely.Cats are flea carriers. You have to flea bath the dog & cat at the same time & then again a few weeks later to get the fleas that hatched from the left over eggs that are around. Vaccuum alot including furniture.Use bleach when cleaning the floors if possible.Wash all material items such as the pets bedding.After the pets dry completely,,you can spray them lightly from the neck to the tip of the tail & everywhere else but the head & butt.I recommend Scratchex flea pet soap(has smell that helps keep fleas off) & Hartz flea spray,,its mild.Do not use any sprays around pet birds.Fleas dont live on the pets,,they live near by the pets bedding but can spread around the house.They jump on the pet to feed off of their blood & can cause anemia in the pet.If the pet has "hot spots" from scratching,,you can buy relief spray or wipes from your vet or a pet store.They work great & help the animal to heal.Follow directs always on any product that you use.Good luck.

Answer 2

You may not be able to see them, but they are most likely there. Use a very, very fine comb and comb the kitty while he is on something white. The flea eggs will drop off the comb. They look like v.v. tiny black dots. You will need to get some form of flea treatment. There is a lot of stuff available, but I suggest you discuss the options with a vet. Some mousses and powders are toxic. I use a monthly treatment that works pretty well. It is a liquid contained in a capsule that we rub on his back between the shoulders Fleas can transmit tape worm and fleas are not fussy about their food source, so you could end up with some as well if the cat is heavily infested. Good luck.

Answer 3

Alomost positive that the cat has fleas there will be small black specks in the cats fur and tiny little bugs running around check in warmer spots on the cat like under her front legs ( like ahere her armpit would be) and under the cats chin around her neck
Get a flea comb they work so well if your cat will tolerate being combed if not then ask someone for help holding the cat and you will be flea free in a few days just flush the fur that comes out with the specks and bugs down the toilet on drain so they don't get in the carpet

Answer 4

Your cat has fleas. If you need proof, rub a wet white cloth or tissue over the cat's back-it will turn pink from the small flecks of flea feces in your cat's fur-which are, of course, blood. It's a good idea to treat all pets for fleas year round because of the myriad health problems they can cause.

Answer 5

Part your cat's fur. Is there dirt? Chances are it's flea-poop. You can test that by putting the dirt on a white surface and putting a drop of water or rubbing alcohol on it. Regular dirt would stay solid. Flea-poop will separate and look brownish-red.

Answer 6

its more then likely that the cat as them as well. The best way to check is around the ears, back of the neck and around the tail. You should be able to see them.
Flea's jump and travel. So even if they didn't play with each other they can still get on your clothes and in your carpet.

Answer 7

yes,it does mean that the cat has fleas .the best thing to do is wait,ur cat will scratch in her ear,neck part etc then when u will play with her one day,stroking her u will see something black moving slowly.this part is disgusting as this black thing gives us heeby jeebies.u must not take it out diresctly!i warn u.u must take a soft tissue and put it on the cats skin coverin all ways for the flea.gotcha!then u calmly pull the tissue off.ur flea is with u and yea ,remember to dispose it.

Answer 8

The cat WILL have flea,s get a spray or flea powder and apply to ALL the animals in the house,Also make sure that you spray all the animal bedding.

Answer 9

If you dog has fleas it's safest to treat the cat anyway. Flea treatment won't do her any harm if she doesn't have them.

Answer 10

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