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Mary Dandruff

‘Mary Dandruff’ glues parasite-like objects to cats claiming they are ticks

PoC avatarPosted on August 5, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 9, 2022

Mary Dandruff – clearly a made-up name – has a Facebook page full of videos of domestic cats covered in objects such as beans or other fruits perhaps (I don’t know what they are). She claims that these cats are … continue reading…

Posted in animal abuse | Tagged animal abuse, cat abuse, cat video, ectoparasites, facebook, ticks | Leave a reply
Flea comb and fleas

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
Ixodes holocyclus, the Australian paralysis tick

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
Poor rescue kitten's head covered in ticks. The vet assistant or veterinarian removes them with tweezers

Blanket of ticks on kitten’s head removed with tweezers

PoC avatarPosted on August 17, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 6, 2022

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 | 3 Replies
Tick on cat

Do ticks cause pain in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on March 26, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 26, 2021

Do ticks cause pain in cats? The answer is, yes, but they cause pain indirectly because they transmit diseases to cats and it is these diseases which cause pain. The act of a tick attaching itself to the skin of … continue reading…

Posted in parasites | Tagged Cat Parasite, parasites, ticks, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

Japanese woman could be first to die from tick disease caught from infected cat

PoC avatarPosted on July 25, 2017 by Michael BroadJuly 25, 2017

A Japanese woman has died of a tick-borne disease believed to have been caused by bite from a stray cat. This is serious cat news from Japan. It is unexpected. It is perhaps the first case of this kind of … continue reading…

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged Cat News, Japan, ticks, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

Parasitic Disease Carried by the Bobcat and Transmitted by the Tick is More Prevalent Than Believed

PoC avatarPosted on March 16, 2017 by Michael BroadMarch 16, 2017

It appears that, in America, cat owners may have to reassess the possibility of their cat being infected by a very nasty protozoan blood parasite which is often fatal and which is injected into the cat when bitten by a … continue reading…

Posted in Infection | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, feline diseases, infection, ticks | 7 Replies

How to Remove a Tick from a Cat

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2017 by Michael BroadFebruary 21, 2017

Have some tweezers to hand before starting. Should you spot a tick on your cat’s body, avoid the temptation of simply trying to pull it out. All you will get is the body, while the head and jaws remain buried … continue reading…

Posted in parasites | Tagged cat health problems, Cat Parasites, dangers to cats, home treatments for cats, parasites, ticks | 1 Reply
Tick

Increased Risk of Cats Getting Lyme Disease in the UK

PoC avatarPosted on October 11, 2015 by Michael BroadOctober 11, 2015

The number of ticks which carry the bacteria which causes Lyme disease is on the increase in Britain and the increase is quite sharp. There has been an estimated 10% increase in the tick population in the past two decades … continue reading…

Posted in parasites | Tagged cat health, Cat Parasites, parasites, ticks | Leave a reply

Cat Parasite Control Complementary Treatments

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2014

Here are some tips regarding complementary treatments for cat parasite control. They have been approved by a veterinarian, Dr Fogle, and therefore, although caution needs to be exercised when administering natural home remedies of any sort, these complementary treatments should … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, parasites | Tagged cat flea, Cat Flea Treatment, cat health problems, Cat Parasites, herbal remedies, herbs, homeopathy for cats, medicines, ticks | 2 Replies

Lyme Disease in Cats (reinforcing an indoor lifestyle)

PoC avatarPosted on July 15, 2014 by Michael BroadJuly 15, 2014

Some cat owners in America are very alert to the possibility of their cat getting Lyme disease. The map shows the risk areas (sources: American Lyme Disease Foundation & Yale School of Public Health – 2012): PetMD states in a … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, lyme disease | Tagged cat health problems, Cat Parasites, ticks | 10 Replies

Ticks on Cats and Humans

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 7, 2013

by Michael (Ponca City, OK) Engorged tick on a child’s head – image Wikimedia Commons. In certain parts of the world and at certain times of the year ticks on cats are more frequently encountered. For instance ticks are mostly … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, cat parasites | Tagged cat health problems, cat health symptoms, ticks | Leave a reply

Cat Parasite

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadApril 8, 2014

Cat parasite – bloated tick © Allies Dad creative commons The tick is a revolting parasite that is quite frequently found on cats. My mother (yes her again ) took in a stray cat (Pushkin) that had lumps on his back. … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, parasites | Tagged cat health, Cat Parasites, ticks | Leave a reply
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