Okay, a few days ago my cat has been leaving little yellow looking seeds about the size of a flea behide where she sleeps/lays. I bombed my apt and gave her a flea bath and washed all the blankets and cleaned out the couch and everything. And the next morning there they were! What are they? I thought they were flea eggs or something but after I bombed and cleaned I realized they aren't. Could someoe tell me what I can do? I have a dog too, but they're only coming from the cat...
2007-10-23 03:52:04 · 9 answers · asked by Crysi 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
No, they aren't moving. And the inside is a white-ish color. But they don't move at all.
2007-10-23 04:14:43 · update #1
I agree with Chara I would bet you cat has tape worms and those are worm segments you are seeing. Once they dry out they can look like rice or sesame seeds if you would like more information on this www.vetinfo4cats.com is a good web site. You can buy tapeworm meds over the counter (make sure that it says takes care of tapeworms) you should probably treat your dog as well.
2007-10-23 04:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by Meow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sound more like fly eggs to me! Probably not though, they could be a type of mite. Or dandruff, or something called miliary dermatitis.
They're not flea eggs, because these are microscopic, you can't see them.
By the way, you haven't use effective flea treatments. Bombs and shampoos are lousy, so are collars and well, anything from a pet store. Pet stores aren't licensed to sell the proper chemicals for flea treatment - anything you find in store is just going to be a basic pesticide that you can't expect to work. So you're unlikely to be flea free yet! You'll need to go to a vets to pick up some proper stuff.
Chalice
2007-10-24 10:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If her "seeds" look like rice, they may be tapeworms. Your vet will want a stool sample-you will either have to take the cat in or scoop a sample from the litter box. If they are tapeworms the vet will give you a prescription, they are easy to treat. Cats get tapeworms from eating fleas, so it is best to use a flea prevention treatment such as revolution-your vet can give you a better idea.
PS if the dog eats her stool he can become infected too.
2007-10-23 04:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by HeatherCHRH 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's what dried tapeworm segments look like, they'll have a little ridge down the center, and be pretty hard.
Take a sample of poop to your vet, they'll verify whether it's tapeworm or not, and give you the right medication.
2007-10-23 13:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they look like dried rice.. they are tapeworms. Get the animal to your vet so he can de-worm your cat. Tapeworms come from fleas.
2007-10-23 07:48:22 · answer #5 · answered by leapfrog44 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they do no longer produce seeds. could or no longer this is dander? or in line with danger if the cats bypass outdoors they rub against flowers etc and produce in seeds and pollen that then could circulate to the place they lay.
2016-10-04 10:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by newborn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they moving?
It sounds like it may be moth or fly larva.
Check her for any punctures or wounds. And her bum area for any grain-like pieces sticking to her fur under her tail (tapeworms,.. you may have not seen any fleas, but still she has them)
2007-10-23 04:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by deltadawn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to the vet..could be something comming from inside like ring worm or some other internal parasite
2007-10-23 04:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by becca9892003 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your vet and ask them.
2007-10-23 04:05:07 · answer #9 · answered by kim t 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋