What Are Fleas and Ticks?
two red cats image by Alexandra Gnatush-Kostenko from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a05/s0/0b/do-vets-recommend-fleas-ticks_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Being outside in warm weather can be a problem for cats that aren’t being treated for fleas and ticks. Fleas are a type of insect that feeds on blood. It only takes one flea to produce an infestation. Fleas lay their eggs in an animal’s fur and start producing more fleas. They can jump from one animal to another or to their human companions. Parasites thrive in warmer climates. Ticks are mostly found in shrubs or grass. A tick bite can produce problems ranging from mild to severe. Symptoms and Treatments Cats that have been bitten will constantly be scratching themselves. Your cat could lose patches of his fur, and the areas underneath can become inflamed and irritated. Your pet may not eat as much as he usually does. It would be safe to assu
