Although ticks are not common in cats, cats who often take them out to play or often stay with stray cats may be infected with ticks. Cats infected with ticks mainly show anemia, and the bite area will be red, swollen and inflamed. Some ticks secrete toxins when they suck blood, which can damage the cat's nervous system and cause paralysis. Additionally, ticks can transmit Lyme disease to humans, dogs, and cats. ​​​​​​

　Prevention and treatment methods

If a tick is found on your cat, you can put alcohol or flea or tick extract on the tick, wait a few minutes, and then use tweezers to remove it with its mouthparts. If the mouthparts are not pulled out, it may become infected and cause abscesses. In addition, there are some sprays, drops, and lotions on the market that can kill ticks, but cats are more sensitive to certain drugs. It is best to ask you for advice. Detailed treatment methods from veterinarians are more appropriate.

Lice The pathogen and host of transmitted lice are very specific. White cat lice will parasitize on cats for life, feeding on their hair and dander, and the gray-white, translucent lice eggs they produce It will also stick to the coat; generally speaking, cat lice infection is less common than fleas. Symptoms Cat lice infection will cause itching, dandruff, rough hair, and tangled coat, causing the cat to scratch, bite, and rub the affected area. Prevention and Treatment: When combing or bathing your cat, you should pay attention to whether there are traces of lice eggs or lice, and disinfect and clean the environment regularly. Sick cats must be consulted by a veterinarian. If the infection is too severe, the cat may need to be shaved for treatment.