If left unchecked, a flea infestation can quickly become a real nightmare not only for your cat, but for everyone in your household. But between flea collars, essential oils, Frontline pipettes, or the tablets your vet may have told you about.
The question of flea treatment always comes up for any conscientious cat owner, especially if your cat goes outside. One day, you notice that your cat is starting to scratch more and more often. You wonder whether you shouldn't start treating your companion. The more far-sighted will even look for ways to act preventively, before the first symptoms appear. However, the use of even the most appropriate products on an animal is never harmless. It's therefore important to determine your cat's specific situation: should it be treated to prevent the appearance of fleas, to stop an infestation in its early stages, or is the infestation more serious?
What you need to know about fleas
Fleas are parasites that can infest just about any domestic animal, including dogs and cats. In large numbers, they can also bite humans, causing tiny, itchy red spots.
Fleas don't just live on infested animals. It climbs onto its host to feed, bites, draws a small amount of blood and climbs back down. Thus satiated, it has enough energy to lay its eggs: between 20 and 50 units in a single day. Larvae emerge from the eggs and undergo several independent metamorphoses before becoming young adults ready to colonize an animal. Until they reach this stage, these individuals often live on the ground, in nooks and crannies with little exposure to light and foot traffic. They can also take refuge in the fibers of a cloth, mattress or cushion.
Once adult, the female flea bites, lays eggs again and the story begins anew. A cycle like this lasts barely 20 days, so the invasion is rapid and exponential. If just one female flea ends up in your home, within a few weeks you'll have thousands.
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Fleas, particularly hardy external parasites, can infest a wide range of pets, including cats and dogs. They settle temporarily on their host to feed, taking a small amount of blood per bite. These bites can cause intense itching, skin irritation and even allergies in some sensitive cats.
The resistance of eggs and larvae in the environment means that a global approach is needed to eliminate fleas, including treatment of both the animal and its habitat.
It's essential to assess the situation before taking action. The choice of antiparasitic treatment depends on the state of infestation and your cat's lifestyle:
Prevention: If your cat shows no signs of infestation but regularly goes outdoors, a preventive antiparasitic is recommended. This includes natural collars, sprays or pipettes with repellent action.
Incipient infestation: If you notice your cat starting to scratch frequently, a targeted, gentle treatment may be all it takes to stop the problem.
Advanced infestation: Extensive infestation requires a combined approach, including intensive treatment for the cat and complete disinfestation of the environment.
To limit the undesirable effects of chemical products, many natural alternatives are available. These solutions use active ingredients derived from plants to repel or eliminate fleas, while preserving your cat's health.
Free from harsh chemicals, these products are a safe and effective option, especially for sensitive cats and kittens.
A flea infestation cannot be permanently eradicated without taking the environment into account. Indeed, 95% of eggs and larvae are found in the habitat rather than on the animal.
Treating the animal: Apply a suitable product, whether sprays, collars or pipettes.
Habitat disinfection:
Ongoing prevention: Maintain a preventive routine using natural antiparasitics to limit the risk of new infestations.
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