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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

Tick paralysis in cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 29, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 29, 2021

There is a story in the Australian news media about the rise in tick paralysis in Gold Coast dogs and cats. I immediately discovered that it is an incredibly serious disease. Certain species of tick cause paralysis in their hosts. … Continue reading →

Posted in paralysis | Tagged cat health, cat health care, cat health problems, Cat Parasite, Cat Parasites, feline paralysis, home diagnosis, Lyme disease, skin, ticks | Leave a reply

How do feral cats deal with fleas?

PoC avatarPosted on September 26, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 26, 2021

By and large feral cats put up with fleas; that’s how they deal with them. They accept them as a way of life and tolerate them because they have to. It’s strange because I’ve just written a story about a … Continue reading →

Posted in parasites | Tagged cat flea, cat fleas, Cat Parasites, feline diseases, feral cat, feral cat care, feral cat welfare, flea infestation, fleas, parasites, TNR

Blanket of ticks on kitten’s head removed with tweezers

PoC avatarPosted on August 17, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 30, 2021

This is unpleasant: a tabby rescue kitten who acquired a blanket of gorged ticks all over his head. It is horrendous to look at. I hope you find it acceptable to view. There is a video but I am not … Continue reading →

Posted in parasites | Tagged antibiotics, cat health, cat health treatments, Cat Parasite, Cat Parasites, Lyme disease, parasites, ticks | Leave a reply

How do indoor domestic cats get mange?

PoC avatarPosted on August 9, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 9, 2021

Full-time indoor domestic cats should not get mange but they might. Mange is caused by an external parasite called a mite which lives on and in the skin of the host animal. There are a variety of species of mite. … Continue reading →

Posted in mange | Tagged cat health problems, cat itchy skin, Cat Parasite, Cat Parasites, Cat Skin Problems, full time indoor cats, mange, parasites | Leave a reply

How can indoor cats get ear mites?

PoC avatarPosted on August 9, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 9, 2021

Other associated questions are: “Where do ear mites come from? and how do cats get ear mites?” Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are about the size of a pinhead. Indoor cats get ear mites from another cat or a dog who … Continue reading →

Posted in parasites | Tagged Cat Mites, Cat Parasite, Cat Parasites, ear mites, full time indoor cats, indoor cat, parasites | Leave a reply

30 facts about pyrethrin and cats

PoC avatarPosted on August 4, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 5, 2021

Here are 30 facts about pyrethrin and cats. They are all centered around one vital fact: it is a strong poison. Care in use is essential. People use these treatments to benefit the health of their cats, not to harm … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cat Parasites, cat poison, insecticides, parasites, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

One small thing you can do to make your cat happy

PoC avatarPosted on July 28, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 28, 2021

Yes, it’s almost nothing in the grand scheme of things. A gentle flea comb around the head and on the back of the head and shoulders is something every cat owner could do at least once daily. It’ll take about … Continue reading →

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

Two most effective deworming treatments for cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 1, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 1, 2021

A good source tells me that the two most effective deworming medications are (1) praziquantel + pyrantel and (2) fenbendazole. These drugs are effective in treating ascarids, hookworms and tapeworms. They are effective broad spectrum deworming drugs. Not all deworming … Continue reading →

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged cat catching mice, cat drugs, cat health treatments, cat hunting, Cat Parasites, parasites, worms | Leave a reply

Can cats get fleas in the winter?

PoC avatarPosted on January 16, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 16, 2021

Yes, cats can quite definitely get fleas in the winter and I have first hand experience of it. My cat is, today, an indoor/outdoor cat. He can gow wherever he wants to and he likes to visit a shed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Flea | Tagged cat flea, Cat Flea Treatment, cat flea treatments, cat fleas, cat ownership, Cat Parasites, fleas, parasites, responsible cat ownership

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