A cat is perhaps
the most common pet (only dogs can compete with it). Almost every apartment has a pet. On the one hand, it’s great when there is a kind of fluffy tender lump in the house, but on the other hand, you won’t get into trouble! And one of the most common problems that arise when they are kept are
fleas in cats. Are these insects transmitted to humans or not? And how to get rid of this misfortune? It is these issues that we will consider in our article.
In fact, it is impossible to catch the mentioned insects from a cat. Only one type of parasite can live on a person - namely, human fleas, or lice. However, any fleas, including those living on cats and dogs, can bite us. Therefore, if you notice that your animal is itching, you should urgently take appropriate measures.
So what should be done if fleas appear in cats? Whether they are transmitted to a person or not, we have already found out. But this does not mean at all that these bloodsuckers are absolutely harmless. Considered insects are carriers of various diseases. To get rid of them, it is necessary, firstly, to process the skin of the animal itself, and secondly, to disinfect the room.
The elimination of fleas in cats can be carried out both with the help of folk remedies, and through special purchased ones. In the first case, use wormwood or tar soap. Wormwood is very disliked by fleas. The grass is first dried, and then gently rubbed into the skin of the animal. It is also recommended to pour the plant into bags and put them on the litter. Fleas will not die from the smell emitted by this herb, but they are likely to leave. The disadvantage of this method is, first of all, in an unpleasant aroma, which may not be liked not only by fleas, but also by the owners of the cat.
Tar soap is a more effective remedy. In this case, the cat just needs to be bathed with its use. The tar smell remains on the coat for a long time, and the owners for several months can forget about such a problem as fleas in cats. Only human parasites are transmitted to humans, as we have already found out. However, for prevention, tar tar can also be used for some time by cat owners. It would be nice to wash
them and the litter of the animal.
Of the chemicals, Bars is especially popular. If desired, you can buy a shampoo of this brand, spray or drops. The latter are applied to the withers of the animal and to the shoulder blades - that is, to those parts of the body that the animal cannot lick. About a day, the product itself is distributed throughout the skin. The removal of fleas in cats in this way is not too difficult, but effective. You can use the funds for prevention. Even if you do not let the animal out of the house - this is not a guarantee that fleas will not appear. You yourself can bring the larvae into the house on shoes or clothes from the street.
Of course, the assertion that fleas in cats are transmitted to humans is nothing more than a delusion. But processing the premises is still necessary. Otherwise, the elimination of these parasites in the animal itself will be ineffective. After all, a cat can again become infected with larvae or adult fleas left in rugs or upholstery of chairs and a sofa. Therefore, in the house you need to handle everything with a mixture of water and cat flea shampoo - wash the floors and wipe the upholstery. Also, it is recommended to wash the cat rug with this shampoo.
So, we hope, we answered the main question of the article - "are fleas transmitted from cats to the owner or not." Now you know that they cannot live on a person, but his blood is quite suitable for them. Therefore, the owner of the "whiskered-striped" often suffers from flea bites, which, incidentally, are very itchy. In addition, fleas are carriers of various diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to display them in an animal.