Nowadays, more and more people like to keep pets, and pets have become the treasures of many families. However, in the continuous high temperature, the parasites that breed on the surface of pets also become rampant, posing a threat to our health. It’s okay to become addicted to petting cats. Parasites on cats are extremely harmful to humans and must be expelled on time!

I don’t know if you have seen that many people in Henan, Shandong and other places were bitten by ticks and died. Death news. If you see it, you poop collectors will know how important it is to repel ticks on cats. Especially in the summer when ticks are highly prevalent, free-range cats must be wary of tick infections. In addition, dog-raising families should also pay attention to the fact that ticks on dogs will also run to cats. While repelling ticks on dogs, they will also Don’t forget to repel the cats!

Of course, not only ticks, but many parasites on cats are harmful to humans.

1. Fleas can cause itching and inflammation of the cat’s skin. Fleas bite people’s skin and will have the same uncomfortable symptoms. What’s more serious is that fleas carry a lot of bacteria and viruses, which can be transmitted to people. For some infectious diseases, such as the well-known plague, fleas are an important source of transmission.

2. Roundworms are the most common parasites, both in humans and cats. It mainly lives in the digestive tract and has a body length of about 3-12 cm. Most kittens are infected, and they show vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal distension after infection. People with low body resistance, such as young children and the elderly, may also be infected with roundworms. After infection, symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea will occur.

3. Cats infected with tapeworms will have symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, and even death of cats in severe cases. Similarly, people with low body resistance, such as young children and the elderly, need to be aware that infection can cause symptoms of malnutrition, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and anal itching.

In addition to the parasites mentioned above, there are also parasites in cats such as lice, hookworms, heartworms, etc. All cat owners also need to pay more attention!

So how to prevent parasitic infections in cats?

1. Deworm your cat regularly.

Cats can be dewormed for the first time when they are 7 weeks old. It is recommended to deworm the cat internally and externally once a month. It is best not to bathe for two days before and after deworming, otherwise it will affect the effectiveness of the medicine.

My cat uses Bioline internal and external repellent. This is the cat anthelmintic that I have learned so far. It has the most comprehensive range of insect repellents, such as common fleas, ticks, tapeworms, etc. It can prevent and treat hookworms, roundworms, ear itch mites, ear scabies mites, etc., and it is very simple to use. You only need to drop the liquid on the skin of the cat’s shoulders and neck to prevent the cat from licking it. .

2. Keep the home environment in good hygiene.

Cat owners must be diligent. It is recommended to clean the carpets, sofas, beds, coffee tables, etc. at home once a day. Similarly, the cat litter box should be cleaned every day. Every two weeks, the cat litter should be changed as a whole. The cat's daily necessities, such as cat nests, cat bowls, and cat toys Wait, wait for a whileDisinfect every time.

3. Try not to take your cat out.

The outdoor environment is relatively complex, such as grass, bushes and other places, which are easy to breed parasites. If cats accidentally come into contact with them while playing, they will be infected. And sometimes when cats go out, they come into contact with stray cats and become infected with parasites.

4. Don’t be overly intimate with your cat.

Especially for pregnant women, it is best not to be overly intimate with cats. On the one hand, it is to avoid parasitic infection, and on the other hand, it is also to prevent the cat from injuring its belly when interacting with its owner. Baby.

After reading this article, you must have a basic understanding of parasites in cats. Although parasites in cats are more harmful, as long as we maintain good hygiene habits and When deworming cats, most humans will not be easily infected, so you don’t have to worry too much.