It's hard to see, but are the flea's out and about this year yet? I have a bad reaction to flea bites so I need to know. I would leave her outside but she keeps climbing tree's and I can't afford to declaw yet yet. Thanks in advance
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Fleas are always out in the South. Our winters are just too mild to control them. She needs some Frontline to keep them off her. Please read this website before you declaw. It's so unnecessary and so bad for your cat both mentally and physically. If she were declawed she could never go outside again and lots of cats develop biting habits and quit using the litter box because it hurts to scratch the litter. Here's the website: http://declaw.lisaviolet.com/
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um yes cats can get fleas any time of the year.and yes she or he probably has fleas.
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She definitely could have fleas! You may want to check her for ticks, and have the vet check for parasites. I personally never let my cats outside, because there are too many possibilities of harm, death, or even being stolen. Also, Please do NOT de-claw her. Since she does go outside...she would not be able to defend herself properly. Plus...It mutilates their paws, so please think twice. Also you may want to get her spayed if she has not been, and get her micro-chipped. Trust me these are good for her.
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Yes, she could have fleas..if she is an outdoor cat..you should be treating her monthly with a flea control such as Advantage or Frontline. Also, if she is an outdoor cat...do NOT declaw her..or she will have to become a strictly indoor pet. Declawed cats are as good as dead if let outdoors.
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Probably, since cats don't even need to go outside to get fleas. Fleas also are not seasonal. Check your cat for fleas. Run a flea comb through her coat and look on the comb for black specks - these are flea dirts. If you're not treating her regularly for fleas with a veterinary treatment, she's likely to have them. Don't use pet store flea treatments because they don't work. Please don't declaw your cat. I know it's routine practice in Canada and America, but the rest of the world thinks it's sick. Cats climb trees, and sometimes they scratch. It's what they do - get used to it. Your money is better spent on proper flea treatment. Chalice
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It sounds like your cat is not that old. If she's been outside for a week, I'm wondering why. Have you had her spayed? If not, not only does your cat have fleas (almost all cats do if they're not frequently treated) but you will also almost certainly have kittens in about 8 weeks. So instead of saving up for de-clawing (a cruel and unusual N American practice, as far as I'm concerned) you may need your money for something else. So what if she climbs trees -it's natural for cats. It's just us humans who get worried! You can tell whether your cat has fleas by looking among the fur at the back of her neck/ shoulders, where she can't lick. If you see bits of black dirt there, like grains of black pepper, try putting some of it on a damp piece of tissue paper. Wait a bit and if a red stain spreads out from the black bits, this is definitely flea dirt. The red is your cat's blood coming from the fleas' poop. It's likely that the cat already had a few fleas but they tend not to bite humans when they can get cat. Leaving her outside isn't kind and will only mean that any fleas will bite you, as the cat won't be there. Best bet is to treat with one of the really effective things from the vet on a regular basis. You need also to clean and treat your carpets, chairs etc because fleas aren't 'out and about'. They survive all year in a nice warm house and the eggs are laid in the carpet etc, where the young larvae live till they are adult, when they jump onto a passing cat (or you if necessary.) Good luck
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