Hello. I have had a Persian cat for several years. She has big, thick and deep fur and I thought that there was no way fleas could get inside and settle there. But the cat began to scratch. I bathe her, and she kept scratching. He started with his teeth already. I moved her fur and saw small black dots. They don't look like fleas, but I can't see anything more because she doesn't give it to me and her fur is very thick. I don't know if they are fleas or not, but I want to get rid of them because it itches a lot. I have no idea where they came from, because she's too lazy to go out on the terrace. Any ideas on how to get rid of it It seems to me that dust will not do, because her fur is thick, like a sheep's. Please tell me something, if you know, I will be very grateful to you and especially the cat will be grateful to you.
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First he took her to a hairdresser to have her hair cut almost to the skin so they would be easier to see and the fight with them would be easier. It is the thick fur that is the ideal place for them to grow into it. Second, buy a special flea shampoo and bathe her with it like Frontline or Advantage and drop a few drops of it behind your neck, or buy a parasite strap. It is best to take her to a veterinarian who will give you the most adequate advice on how to act in this case. And hurry up, these reptiles are everywhere, and if they slide into the whole house with clothes and carpets, you won't be able to get rid of them for months.
Horror! Dig through the fur and on the head, under the snout, on the neck and back you will meet fleas, I think they are feces and some are white eggs. My cat died of it, also a Persian! These seemingly small and harmless creatures bite painfully, feed on the cat, become cysts when swallowed, and lead the cat to anemia and even death. Some time ago we saved it many times with powdering and it is thick, but you put as much as possible in the root and bathing is also done, with shampoos, treatment of the house with detergents and still for everything turn only to a veterinarian! I think there are also capsules like for dogs that are put on every few months go and ask they will tell you and recommend products. Even after they disappear prophylactically because they multiply very quickly and in large quantities there is no salvation!
Don't cut her hair! Take her to the vet.
There are extremely effective drops. They are more expensive, but you have no choice - they drip on the back of the head so you can't lick. The vet will recommend you.