Insects that infect cats and dogs in the summer - methods of prevention

Insects that infect cats and dogs

Many forms of insects appear in dogs and cats in the summer for those who keep pets of all kinds. Knowing the types and forms of these insects is an important stage to getting rid of them and eliminating them properly. In the following lines, we will review with you the names of insects that infect cats. 

Cats and dogs are among the pets that many people are keen to raise indoors. Despite this, many problems stand in the way of families raising pets such as cats.

Many insects harm humans and animals and cause them to itch, such as mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs, and ticks. These insects feed on the blood of the animal, and some of them cause the transmission of diseases to the animal, such as worms and some bacterial and viral diseases.

Among the most famous insects that harm animals and cause severe itching are:

1- Ticks

One of the most famous types of insects that infect cats, dogs, and various types of pets. Its presence is greatly increased in the summer, and cats are infected with it as a result of making it in gardens and among trees. Ticks are non-flying insects, so they infiltrate the cat's body while it is wandering in the garden. The tick is looking for a suitable area in the cat's body to insert its fangs to suck its blood. The tick bite causes swelling of the cat's body and causes redness in the bite area, causing infections. Ticks spread in different areas of the cat's body, especially the front and back thighs, behind the ear, and the anal area.

2- Fleas

It is one of the blood-sucking insects that jump into the bodies of our pets and hide in their fur and then begin to prick the animals' skin and feed on blood. Fleas usually hide in the head, neck, groin, and area around the tail in pets such as dogs and cats and cause severe itching as one of the primary symptoms of flea infestation. When severe itching appears in your dog or cat, it is a clear indication of insect infestation, after which the infection may develop according to the type of insect and how to deal with it. Flea bites and flea saliva contain a substance that causes severe allergic reactions in pets. A flea bite may also cause redness of the skin, swelling, and the occurrence of some crusts in the skin, as well as possibly causing hair loss. Fleas may also transfer a lot of bacteria and viruses to your pet's body. You may notice your pet scratching and possibly licking and biting the skin to ease the pain. Fleas are treated by Ampoule Pars for dogs and cats, as well as Ampoule Revolution, which is one of the most essential pillars of dog vaccinations and cat vaccinations to get rid of insects.

3- Moths

It is the main insect that causes scabies to infect cats and dogs and may lead to their death. Mites can reach the inner layer of the skin of cats and implant their fangs with it. Reaching the inner layer of the skin leads to severe swelling and redness in the area of ​​the bite. Once the mites bite the cat's body and reach the inner layer of skin, infections spread in the cat's body, causing thick scales called scabies. The appearance of the scales leads to the cat's body being exposed to the formation of pus and severe itching, which leads to its death in the end.

 4- Mosquitoes and mosquitoes

Pets can feel the bite of mosquitoes and mosquitoes as soon as they occur, so the cat or dog may suddenly lick its body or sudden movement because of its pain from taking the mosquito or mosquito. Mosquitoes and mosquitoes may attack any part of the body, but they happen more often in large areas of the body, such as the sides and back. As a result of mosquito and mosquito bites, you may see redness in the affected area, as well as swelling and blood pools, may occur because of it. Mosquitoes and mosquitoes can transmit heartworm larvae, which can cause the death of your pet.

5- Ants

It is a non-flying insect that sneaks into the body of a cat or pet such as a dog and begins to pinch. The effect of ants on pets, such as cats, is not dangerous, but rather a temporary effect caused by the pain of the disc. An ant tablet causes small cats to have swelling that hinders their movement for a few days and causes them pain. The cat makes a loud sound as evidence of exposure to the ant sting, so care must be taken to clean the house of insects in the event of the presence of cats.

6- bee stings

Like a mosquito bite, the effects of a bee or wasp bite occur immediately in the place of infection when the insect bites the animal. Bee and wasp stings cause great pain to pets, which may prompt them to scream and run from the severity of the pain. If the bee stings the dog's foot, it may temporarily lead to lameness for a temporary period... Also, the poison in the bee sting, if it reaches the blood, causes inflammation and severe swelling as well as redness. Also, bee stings on a cat or dog may cause vomiting and diarrhea and may cause a drop in blood pressure. Animals most susceptible to these bites are found in farms and areas adjacent to agricultural lands in particular.

What are the methods of treating insects in animals?

To treat insects efficiently, the animal must be treated and the environment around it cleaned by the following:

• If the animal is infected with fleas, we start by bathing the animal using insect shampoo, then combing the hair with a narrow insect brush to get rid of dead insects.

• If the animal is infected with ticks, the tick must first be removed from the animal’s body by the veterinarian and using special tools to remove the tick, and then bathed using a special shampoo for insects.

• The use of topical ampoules to eliminate insects

• Clean the animal's living space with pet-safe insecticides to completely get rid of insects.

What are the ways to prevent insects?

Insect infection may occur at any time because insects are often present in the vicinity of the animal’s movement, such as in the garden of the house or while the animal is out of the house, but some prevention methods reduce the chances of insect infection, as follows:

• Brush the animal's hair frequently to make sure the hair is clean.
• Inspect the animal upon its return home after going to the park or pet gathering places.
• Use insect shampoo during the shower from time to time as a form of prevention.
• Clean the animal's living space frequently to avoid the accumulation of dirt, which later becomes a breeding environment for insects.
• Use insect protection collars that prevent insects from sticking to the animal's body.
• Use of immediate topical ampoules for insect prevention once a month during the summer or every two months during the winter.

Do not forget that your pet is responsible for you and you must take care of it and take care of it so that you can enjoy its friendship always, and I know that the infection of your animal with insects torments it and hurts it a lot, so I always take care of its cleanliness and the cleanliness of its living place so that it does not suffer from insect bites or transmit diseases, some of which may lead to the death of your pet friend.