Can bed bugs live on cats?

Question

A friend, which recently and still may have bed bugs asked me to watch her cat while she's away. Is there risk of transfering the bugs to my house through the cat?

Answer 1

"Although humans are the preferred host, bed bugs feed on many warmblooded animals. Animal hosts include poultry, rats, mice, dogs, cats, pigeons, canaries, rabbits, and guinea pigs."

"Their primary means of dispersal is through human activity, i.e., people move them from one place to another in luggage, laundry, etc. Animals, particularly birds and bat, may be involved in bed/bat bug dispersal."

Answer 2

These parasites, though rare nowadays
have been found to attack small mammals such as cats dogs and other pets, as well as human beings .
If you suspect , a possibility, that the cat may be infected ,
your best course is to take the cat to the vet ,to be certain this is the case .
, Then ,look out for any tell tail signs ,
of the parasites having taken up residence in your home .

And follow the disinfecting program recommended .

Bed bugs hide in cracks and crevices and
come out at night to feed ~~~~~~ ON blood !

They do not mind ,if the house is dirty or spotless
, they just go where they can get a free meal ! .

I hope some of this further information is helpful

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Answer 3

well hmm, well maybe its not good ideas if the cat does have ticks or fleas might cause red rash or inching skins to human skins . if you do sleep with in bed with bugs that came from the cats then i think you should take out youre bed sheets and pillows and wash them with hot water to take out and clean out the sheets . if you dont you might caught the bed bugs and its not good to spread germs on human body . you dont want to be infected . so the one way you can do take care of the fleas and other kinds of bugs that the cats carring on their furs is getting them some ticks and fleas medicans .

Answer 4

Possibly, but bed bugs are pretty big . A flea comb will remove them easily.

Answer 5

how do u get rid of bed bugs i hate them

Answer 6

yes use Lysol spray

Answer 7

yes there is a risk.

Answer 8

probably be careful use that spray stuff

Answer 9

i doubt it. maybe fleas, though.

Answer 10

dunno, but i'm sure they can live on cats beds