Fleas are the most active type of fleas. It is usually transmitted through contact with pets and bites on humans. Allergic skin diseases often lead to the occurrence of cat fleas. Cat fleas are not easy to detect. If you want to completely eliminate fleas, you must not only deal with the fleas on the cat, but also keep the floor clean. Let’s learn about it in the following article.

1. Habits of cat fleas

1. Blood-sucking and ovulation: The female flea will ovulate on the cat after sucking blood. These eggs are non-adhesive and can easily fall into the surrounding environment.

2. Parasitic host: Since fleas have no specific host, they can parasitize on various furry animals.

3. Hidden in carpets: When there are cats, dogs and other pets at home, it is best not to use carpets. Carpets hide dirt and are also a breeding ground for fleas.

4. Larvae and pupae: The adult fleas parasitic on cats only account for about 5% of the total number of fleas, while the remaining 95% are larvae and pupae hidden in the carpet.

4. Grass hotbed: In addition, outdoor grass is also a hotbed for fleas to lay eggs, because dogs and cats will move on the grass.

5. Pet infection: Fleas look for prey through heat sources. By identifying the direction of the heat released by the animal's body, it finds the location of the host and jumps over to it.

6. Strong reproductive capacity: Fleas have a very strong reproductive capacity and can reproduce in large numbers in the cat's hair, seriously affecting the health of the cat's skin.

2. The harm of cat fleas to human body

1. Skin inflammation: Flea bites may lead to the occurrence of some skin diseases, especially in summer, and seasonal eczema can easily occur after biting the human body. Flea bites can cause sensitive people to develop itchy bumps, often around the ankles.

2. Cause allergies: After a cat is bitten, it will be extremely itchy, causing skin injury and inflammation, and may even cause allergies. After a period of time, local skin may become red, hairless, and small scabs may appear.

3. Owners’ questions about cat fleas

1. How to know if your cat has fleas?

Notice a cat scratching, or someone being bitten on the ankle. It is best to put the cat on a piece of white paper and comb it carefully with a fine-toothed comb. If there are fleas, you can sometimes comb out one or two.

2. Can cat fleas live on humans?

Although cat fleas are alive, differences in body temperature directly affect boarding conditions. Cat fleas only bite humans and do not live on humans.

3. Why am I the only one bitten by cat fleas?

Perhaps you have heard someone say that only people who are allergic to bites will feel itchy, red and swollen skin, while people who are not allergic will not even know they are bitten. I can tell you, that's all nonsense.

4. How toEffectively eliminate cat fleas

1. Kill adult fleas: In order to effectively kill fleas, it is necessary to kill adult fleas and control the growth environment of fleas. Long-lasting flea killers available for pets on the market can kill adult fleas and prevent them from laying eggs.

2. Environmental control: Frequent vacuuming, and immediately tying the vacuum cleaner bag and throwing it away can greatly reduce the chance of fleas growing into adults in the house during the non-adult stage. All contaminated items that make up your cat's bed should be considered thoroughly washed or thrown away

3. Eliminate larvae: kill fleas at different stages. This step is difficult because the larvae may be deep in carpets and sofas. Include all gaps and corners. It is best to vacuum the dust before applying the medicine to stimulate the adults to emerge from the cocoons. Follow the directions for use of the medicine to avoid poisoning.

4. Regular disinfection: Clean the living environment regularly and take the cat’s nest to the sun to dry and disinfect. Spray your home with anti-flea spray or put insecticides to prevent the breeding of fleas.

5. Classification and use of flea killing products

1. Product categories: cat collars, sprays, shampoos (pet shampoos), powders, tablets, etc.

2. Chemical drugs: flea-killing sprays and drops. The spray needs to be sprayed evenly on the pet's skin (spraying only to the hair is ineffective) and then applied to the whole body with your hands. To apply the drops, just push the hair aside and apply it on the back of the neck. Adult fleas will be poisoned and die after sucking blood.

3. Note: Chemical chemicals cannot destroy eggs, larvae, and pupae, so spray them again after a month to kill those fleas that have just turned into worms.

4. Flea collars: There are also flea collars on the market, but they are very toxic and can poison some cats and dogs or cause skin diseases, so their use is not encouraged.

5. Special flea comb: Buy a special, fine-toothed comb and comb your cat's hair every day. It is best to do it in a relatively open area without carpets. Depending on the severity, decide how many times a day you should comb it. It is best to throw away the used paper towels outside the house, or soak them in hot water for a period of time before flushing them in the toilet.

6. Seek medical attention seriously: When the fleas on the cat's hair multiply too much, causing the cat to develop red patches and skin diseases, the owner should take the cat to the clinic for medical treatment.