A Michael Broad Blog
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 tick. The reassessment may be required because if cat owners thought that ticks were …
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 in the cat. The remaining parts can cause irritation and inflammation. The most effective …
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 due, it is thought, to warmer and wetter weather. It is said that Lyme …
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 be safe but always check with your vet. Herbalism can be used in parasite …
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 video that the risk areas are all 48 lower states which appears to be …
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 found near water and in meadows or near tracks. In warm weather they are …
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. She wasn’t sure what they were and we spoke about it on the phone. …
