I have a cat, named Zach. I absolutely love that thing. But a few months ago, he came down with fleas for the first time in years. If you’ve ever had a cat, you know how irritating it is to treat fleas. Sometimes, it can be quite a challenge to get rid of the little buggers. So when Zach showed up with fleas, I was more than just irritated. As an added bonus, he refused to let me bathe him. He kept running and hiding before I could even get the shampoo on him. It was frustrating! That’s why I’m writing this blog post — because I want to help people who are going through what I went through and provide them with the information they need to get rid of their pet’s insect infestation for good! Flea treatment for cats is not just about scratching. It’s about making sure that your pet is healthy, safe, and happy. Since fleas can cause a variety of health problems in cats and dogs, it’s vital to treat them as quickly as possible. This will not just benefit your cat but you too! There are a number of signs that let you know if fleas have left the building. The question is, which ones are you looking for and what kind of environment are you living in? Here, we are going to talk about some of the most common types of signs that could tell you if fleas have left.
How To Know If Fleas Are Gone
Introduction
Getting rid of fleas can be a long and intensive process. In part, this is because there are four stages in the life cycle of a flea: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. You see, it’s not enough to only kill off the adult fleas that you see on your pet or in your home. It’s necessary to also destroy all the other flea stages so that they won’t mature into adults again and continue the cycle. For more information on how to get rid of these pests for good, check out our guide.
Checking on Your Pet
Examine your pet’s fur. If you see fleas, they will appear as small dark specks on the coat or skin.
Flea eggs can be seen as a waxy substance that resembles black pepper; these are usually found in clumps on the animal’s skin and around its base of tail and ears, but can also cover an area ranging from 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch wide by 1/6 inch thick (0.5cm x 0.1cm).
An Easy DIY Trap
- Get a small, shallow dish and fill it with water.
- Add some dish soap to the water so that it’s about one-quarter soap to three-quarters water, or 2 tablespoons of dish soap for every cup of liquid in the bowl (if you want to be precise).
- Place your trap in a dark room and leave overnight; fleas will jump into the trap when they’re attracted by its light and color contrast against their dark bodies, so put this trap where you haven’t already seen any fleas during your inspection—in other words, don’t put it near your bed or couch if those have been infested with any bloodsuckers!
Looking Around Your House
- Bed sheets, blankets, and upholstery are the most common places where fleas can be found. If you see tiny black dots moving about or if you feel like something is biting you, it’s likely that there are fleas present in your home.
- Check dark spots such as corners of your bedroom or under furniture for eggs and larvae. These are the first signs that there might be an infestation in your house. They look like small black dots but they’re actually very small bugs that hatch from eggs laid by female fleas who have bitten humans or animals earlier on (they do not need to bite again).
- Be sure to check under furniture such as beds and couches—these are often areas where pets lay down during their naps or when they sleep at night.
What to Do If You Find Fleas
You will need to:
- Remove the fleas that are there. The best way to do this is with a vacuum or by using a flea comb.
- Treat your pet with a dog or cat shampoo that kills fleas, then spray your house with an insecticide solution that kills adult and larval stages of the flea life cycle. You can also use dusts in cracks and crevices where eggs may lay dormant until they hatch into adults later on in spring or summer months when temperatures begin rising again
You can know if fleas are gone with a few simple steps.
- Make sure your pet is flea-free. To do this, bathe your animal and use a flea spray or shampoo. If you don’t have one, you can use natural products like tea tree oil or vinegar to kill fleas on the animal.
- Create a flea trap by putting dish soap in a container with water and placing it near where the dog sleeps or hangs out. The soap will attract the insects who will drown in the soapy solution when they jump into it for a drink of water, thus giving you an idea of how many live ones there are in your house at any given time during treatment.
- Look for evidence of dead fleas on furniture and carpets; if there are none (or only a few), then chances are good that they’re gone from your home!
Conclusion
In conclusion, when you notice your cat is no longer suffering from flea bites, it is time to celebrate! You have accomplished a lot of work and now your pet can enjoy a healthy life again! Congratulations!
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