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16 tips on cat worms and deworming

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 12, 2022

Here are 16 tips on cat worms (endoparasites); one of the most unpleasant parasites to bug cats. Although a lot of cats tolerate worms because the most successful worm is the one who does not harm their cat host to … Continue reading →

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged Cat Parasite, Cat Parasites, endoparasites, parasites, worms

Why do cats roll in dirt? 3 reasons.

PoC avatarPosted on April 6, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 6, 2022

In my opinion, there are three reasons why cats roll in dirt: To clean their fur Because it feels good (because the ground is uneven and it gently massages their back) To transmit chemical signals – pheromones – onto the … Continue reading →

Posted in scent marking | Tagged cat behavior, cat grooming, Cat Parasites, happy cat, scent marking | 1 Reply

Natural cure for cat’s ear infection – from pau d’ arco to Hepar Sulph

PoC avatarPosted on March 30, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 30, 2022

A natural cure for cat’s ear infection can become an effective means to end the constant shaking of the head and scratching of the ear that accompanies this common ear problem. Or it may alleviate the condition. While your feline … Continue reading →

Posted in Infection | Tagged bacterial infection, cat ear infection, cat ears, cat health problems, cat itchy skin, Cat Mites, Cat Parasites, cleaning cat ears, ear mites, home treatments for cats, infection | 117 Replies

Food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) – pluses and minuses

PoC avatarPosted on February 22, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 22, 2022

Food grade diatomaceous earth is a useful and natural way to control fleas in a multi-cat environment or, for example, for cat breeders. Diatomaceous Earth is dug from the ground as a soft rock and processed to be edible. It … Continue reading →

Posted in diatomaceous earth | Tagged cat fleas, Cat Parasites, Diatomaceous Earth, fleas

Hookworm life cycle – 2 charts and background information

PoC avatarPosted on February 16, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 16, 2022

The hookworm life cycle is set out below in a chart. I also have a page on deworming cat treatments and a page on cat parasites. Several species of hookworm can infect domestic cats. They are blood sucking endoparasites and … Continue reading →

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged cat health problems, Cat Parasites, endoparasites, hookworm, parasites, worms

Cat mites – horrible and common ectoparasites

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2022

Introduction This page has been checked, added-to, and republished as at January 27, 2022. It was first published about 13 years ago. Nowadays I don’t write about feline medical matters or if I do it is usually with great caution … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health | Tagged Cat Mites, Cat Parasites | Leave a reply

Prevalence of internal parasites in North American domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2022

The prevalence of endoparasites (internal parasites) affecting domestic cat in North America interests me, and it might (just) interest other cat owners too. America is the dominant domestic cat region and therefore they lead the world in terms of information … Continue reading →

Posted in parasites | Tagged canada, Cat Parasite, Cat Parasites, cat study, North America, parasites, roundworm, study, tapeworm, usa, worms | Leave a reply

Cat Parasites – prevalence and species

PoC avatarPosted on December 23, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 23, 2021

Cat Parasites – does your cat or kitten have them? Prevalence In China, for instance, a study found that 41.39% of cats had intestinal parasites. 2.78% had toxoplasma-like oocysts. Hookworms were present in 3.06% of the cats (360 cat faeces … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, parasites | Tagged cat fleas, Cat Parasites, parasites, roundworm, tapeworm, ticks | 3 Replies

Why is flea dirt at the base of the tail while fleas live on the shoulders of a cat?

PoC avatarPosted on October 22, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 22, 2021

In my long experience of dealing with fleas (!) I know that they normally live on the shoulders and neck of a domestic cat. And yet, their flea dirt is always situated at the base of the tail, a considerable … Continue reading →

Posted in parasites | Tagged cat flea, cat fleas, Cat Parasites, flea combing, flea dirt, parasites, skin | Leave a reply

Toxoplasmosis in wild animals is more common in places of higher human density

PoC avatarPosted on October 20, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2021

A study has found that the protozoan parasitic disease called toxoplasmosis is more commonly found in wild animals that live near or in humanly dense urban areas. The chain of events is the obvious one namely that the domestic cat … Continue reading →

Posted in toxoplasmosis | Tagged Cat Parasites, Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis gondii, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

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