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Do cats get infected with ticks? Well, yes, and these ticks are popularly called u2018Cat Ticksu2019. They are sciently called Ixodes scapularis and are found both on cats and dogs. Know more about them here.<br>
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Jasper Flea & Tick Spray For Cats Do Cat Ticks Exist? Many of you have a common question. Do cats get infected with ticks? Well, yes, and these ticks are popularly called ‘Cat Ticks’. They are sciently called Ixodes scapularis and are found both on cats and dogs. Know more about them here. What cat ticks are - Cat ticks are arachnids just like spiders. They are crawlers who have very firm claws to walk without slipping on the cats’ soft fur. These ticks are reddish brown in color and are oval in shape. Their eggs and nits are almost microscopic and you will have no idea of them quickly multiplying. The cat ticks do not stay on the cat for the entire time. They such blood and move to their hideouts which could be your furniture and holes in the walls. Sometimes, these ticks are found sucking your blood and also trouble your dog.
How they come - Cat ticks can easily be picked up by cats and dogs from the ground. They have a hard exoskeleton and do not die when you stamp on them. You can pick them up too. They can also crawl into your home in search of your cats and dogs and give them a bite. What they spread - The cat ticks are no less dangerous than the other ticks and should not be ignored. They bite and leave behind itchy wounds on your cat's skin. The cats when they scratch makes these wounds a big mess. They can bring tick fever, lyme disease and many such diseases, and put your cats’ lives in danger. Tick control tips - Cat ticks cannot be controlled unless you spend good time with your cat and closely monitor them. This includes proper grooming and tick control treatment. Here is what you can do. ● Use a good brush or a comb that has narrow and sharp bristles. This makes it easy for you to pull off the tick’s that tightly cling on to the skin and fur of your cat. ● Give your cat a good bath once in a month. Use the wet tissue wipes to clean their fur and skin regularly. ● Groom them everyday. Trim of the tangled fur and clip their nails so that they do not scratch the tick-bitten area. ● Use a natural tick and flea repellent spray. Choose wisely and most of the pest control sprays can be harmful to your cat. Get something that the FDA has approved. ● Along with these tips, make sure you clean and vacuum the bedding of your cat and the furniture at your home too. These are the hideouts of the ticks and they could anytime come back on your cat.