Cat Lice

If you find your kitty scratching herself furiously, it could be that she has gotten a bad case of cat lice. Thought uncommon in household pets, this condition can be frustrating to cat owners so read this article for some tips on how to prevent this condition from happening and immediate steps to take if you find your pet has caught cat lice.

Cats are born with an innate ability to groom themselves. A kitten is licked clean by its mother as soon as it?s born and that first action is the first grooming lesson she gets. Most owners are happy to leave their cats to do it by their own but the occasional brushing and going through your cat?s fur will prevent cat lice and other parasites from settling on it.

It is very important that you do take time off to do this especially if you have a cat with long fur as there is nothing that hides cat lice ad ticks better than long fur when it is matted from not being regularly brushed. Occasional shampoos and baths are a good idea too. Your cat might not like getting wet but it is something that has to be done somehow.

Here are some things you can do to groom your feline friend and keep cat lice and other parasites away:

Brushing

Cats have long or short fur depending on their breed. When you brush the fur, make sure that you brush it with a clean brush and a comb that is sized to handle the length and thickness of its fur.

Be careful not to scratch their skin by using a soft bristle brush especially on cats with short fur. You don?t want to hurt them in the process. Make grooming a pleasurable experience by using gentle strokes. You will get a few purrs of satisfaction from your kitty.

Use a wide toothed comb for long haired cats as it works well in removing tangles and knots. Take time to brush the long fur and part it occasionally to look if there are any ticks and lice hiding.

Brush the coat down with a clean, dry soft cloth to maintain the shine of your cat?s coat. For the finer hairs on their faces and around their ear, you can use a toothbrush. Remember that the whisker area is supersensitive so stay away from that area as well as the area around the eyes.

Regular brushing will keep the fur of your cat healthy and shiny. It is also a nice way to bond with your pet and most importantly keeps pests away from her.

Bathing

Most people don?t think that cats require bathing because they are so good at grooming themselves but the truth is that they need an occasional bath now and again. A bath is one way that you can administer anti-pest treatment for your cat to deter cat lice and other parasites. Besides that, you should have a good enough general shampoo for your pet in case it come into contact with stinky and sticky spills onto its coat.

Keep a good washing bowl and towel to dry as cats generally don?t like to be wet.

But what if despite all your attention, your pet has come down with a bad case of cat lice?

Affected cats normally would have lost the shine in their coat with bald patches appearing in the spots where she has been continuously scratching. If this happens, do not panic as cat lice will not affect you or your children. The first thing you should do is to separate the affected cat from the rest of your cats. Then quickly clean thoroughly all bedding and grooming equipment such as brushes and combs. Go ahead to bring your pet to the vet where he will confirm the condition and prescribe the recommended treatment.

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