You’ve got a cat that’s been scratching and licking itself like crazy all over the house. You’ve checked it for fleas but there’s nothing there. Your kitty might not have fleas, but there could be some other culprit that’s sending your beloved feline into a scratching frenzy. Are you a cat owner? If so, you might have experienced the unfortunate situation where your beloved feline scratches itself bald. And in the process, it stops scratching and licking in order to avoid having this painful experience happen again. But does this mean that you don’t need flea treatments for your cats anymore? Scratching, licking and more scratching — you’ve got your hands full. Your cat seems to have fleas, but it turns out that your cat doesn’t have fleas at all! The best way to find out what is going on with your cat’s symptoms is to take a closer look at what he or she is doing and when they’re doing it. Then you’ll need to figure out why they’re itching in the first place because, if we can answer that question, we’ll have a much better chance at getting the pesky behavior under control. First off, it is worth saying that if your pet Loughborough cat has fleas then you should take care of that. This page won’t tell you how to do that, but we do have a page which will tell you how to get rid of fleas. Your vet may be able to give you advice about keeping fleas off your cat or dog. Normally cats don’t develop an ongoing problem with their skin. Cats can choose to scratch or lick their coat and claws when they are feeling very stressed (although some grooming is normal).

Cat Scratching And Licking But No Fleas

Introduction

It can be really frustrating when you know your cat is scratching, but you still cannot see any fleas on them. You may even have checked their fur with a comb to make sure. It could be the case that they have fleas but that they are just too small and hidden in your cat’s fur to be seen by the human eye. This means that if you see your cat scratching and licking, there is likely a medical condition underlying this behavior.

If you see your cat says something itchy, it is likely that they have a flea problem.

If you see your cat scratching and licking at their fur, or if they are rubbing their face on the floor, it is likely that they have a flea problem. Fleas are the most common cause of itching in cats and can lead to other health problems such as allergies and anemia. They also can cause tapeworms in your cat!

If you suspect that your pet may have fleas, here are some steps that you should take:

The only way to find out if your cat has a flea problem is to check them with a comb.

The only way to find out if your cat has a flea problem is to check them with a comb. Fleas can be difficult to spot, but the presence of fleas in your home will leave tell-tale signs on your cat’s coat. Flea dirt is an indication of whether or not you have fleas on your animal, but it may also indicate the presence of other parasites and diseases in addition to those caused by the bite of an adult female flea.

A good way to determine if you have a serious infestation is by checking for “flea eggs,” which look like little black grains of rice stuck in their fur. These are actually clusters of larval cocoons—the pupae stage before they develop into adults that bite humans and animals!

Unless you catch an insect on your cat’s skin by accident, it is unlikely that you will see any.

When cats have fleas, they can be hard to spot. Fleas are small and black, so they blend in with your cat’s fur. They also like to hide in their hosts’ skin, so you probably won’t see them unless they move (which isn’t often).

If you do happen to spot a flea on your pet, examine it closely—it may not be what you think it is! If the insect is dark red or brown in color, chances are good that this is actually a louse or mite hitchhiking on your cat. Lice look similar but have only three legs instead of four (like most insects). Mites are similar too—they’re also tiny and red/brown/black colored but have more than six legs

The fleas are very small and black, so they can be difficult to spot.

You can look for fleas on your cat’s skin using a magnifying glass or a handheld light. Fleas are very small, so they’re hard to spot without magnification. They’re also black in color and nocturnal, which makes them difficult to see during daylight hours. If you do find fleas, treat your cat right away with an appropriate insecticide product.

This is just as true of the eggs, poop and larvae that your cat may be covered in without you realizing it.

This is just as true of the eggs, poop and larvae that your cat may be covered in without you realizing it. It’s important to remember that fleas are not always visible—and even when they are, it can take up to a week before you see them.

You will only see these if you know where to look and how hard to look.

If you’re convinced your cat is not flea-ridden, but it still scratches and licks at its skin, there are a few things that might be causing this behavior.

Your cat might have allergies to something in the environment. Cat allergies can be caused by pollen, dust mites or even grasses that they may have been exposed to outside. It’s important to rule out these possibilities if you’re concerned about allergies as an underlying cause for your pet’s scratching as they can lead to other health problems.

You will only see these if you know where to look and how hard to look. The eggs are only slightly visible upon close inspection with a magnifying glass or microscope (about the size of a pinhead).

If you want to check your cat for fleas, you need to use a fine-toothed comb specifically designed to catch the fleas.

If you want to check your cat for fleas, you need to use a fine-toothed comb specifically designed to catch the fleas. Flea combs look like regular combs with a small gap between each tooth and are used by running them through the fur of your cat. This is the most effective way to check for fleas on your pet because if any are present, they will cling onto the gaps in between the teeth of your comb.

If there are no fleas present, then simply comb through their fur as normal but don’t worry if there aren’t any visible signs of them on their coat as this could be because they’re hiding under their skin (which is very common).

When you run the comb through your cat’s fur, you should keep a look out for small black insects crawling down the hair shaft or popping up from the skin.

When you run the comb through your cat’s fur, you should keep a look out for small black insects crawling down the hair shaft or popping up from the skin. These are fleas, and if any of them appear on your pet, you need to treat him immediately.

Cats are not too different from humans when it comes to scratching themselves; they do so because they feel itchy and uncomfortable. When cats scratch themselves too much, they can develop rashes in their skin that can lead to infections if left untreated.

Flea dirt is small black pellets that look like dirt and are slightly moist.

Flea dirt is small black pellets that look like dirt and are slightly moist. Flea dirt is made up of undigested blood that has left the body of fleas in their feces. The color of flea dirt changes depending on how long it sits on your cat’s skin, with the darker colors indicating more time has passed since they were deposited there by fleas feeding off them. When you first notice flea dirt, it will be dark brown specks at first glance, but if you allow things to progress further – perhaps several days later – then you might find yourself seeing larger black specks or even actual chunks of dried blood!

They are made up of undigested blood that has left the body of fleas in their feces.

Flea dirt is made up of undigested blood that has left the body of fleas in their feces. It does not contain digested blood, which would make it look like runny poop.

Flea dirt looks like tiny black dots, or specks of pepper sprinkled over your cat’s fur and skin. They are very small and hard to see, but they should not be confused with dirt or other materials found on cats’ bodies (such as dandruff). And while fleas often live in carpeted areas, they cannot be found there simply by looking around at the floor! Flea dirt only appears on your cat’s body (usually between their toes) because this is where fleas tend to hide since it’s warm and moist there.

While some people may think that having lots of fleas means that their pets have worms too (since worms come from eating rat droppings), this isn’t true! Worms can also cause diarrhea in cats though so if you notice any changes such as strange odors coming from their poop – especially when combined with excessive scratching – we recommend talking with your veterinarian about getting tested for parasites such as hookworms or tapeworms instead!

It can also look like dark brown specks of dirt at first glance.

Most people assume that flea dirt is just a visual indicator of fleas. However, it can also look like dark brown specks of dirt at first glance. It’s important to know what this substance actually is before making a judgment call on whether or not you have fleas in your home.

Flea dirt is small black pellets that look like dirt and are slightly moist. These little black pellets are made up of undigested blood that has left the body of fleas in their feces. They will only be present if there are live adult or larval stages of the parasite present in your cat’s fur and skin folds, which means it’s time to take action!

There could be other medical causes behind why your cat is scratching but no fleas

The reasons that your cat is scratching and licking are likely more complicated than just fleas. Don’t be alarmed if your vet diagnoses a parasite infestation, even if you’ve seen no evidence of fleas or ticks on your pet. One reason for this is because parasites can hide in the fur of cats who have long hair. Another reason is that other parasites besides fleas can cause itching and scratching such as mites and lice.

The first step to resolving feline itching issues is to diagnose the underlying cause(s). Even if there aren’t any visible parasites, it’s possible that something else could be making your kitty uncomfortable or even causing intense pain like allergies or an autoimmune disease.

If you’re trying to figure out whether or not you should bring Fluffy into the vet for this problem, consider taking note of these symptoms: hair loss around his tail; constant licking; excessive scratching at his rump area which may result in lesions/scabs forming on his skin; mucus discharge from his eyes due to allergies; sneezing fits caused by cat dander inhalation (this happens when dander gets stuck inside nasal passages).

Conclusion

In order to find out if your cat has fleas, you will need to check them with a fine-toothed comb. Trust us when we say that this is the only way to be sure, as even if you see your cat scratching, it could be because of something else entirely. You should also bear in mind that fleas are very small, so you will have to look hard and be careful not to miss anything. If you do think that your cat has fleas and want some help getting rid of them, then please get in touch!