03/24/2025
Signs of fleas in your cat include excessive scratching, licking, or grooming, hair loss, visible fleas or ticks, flea dirt (tiny black specks), red or irritated skin, and scabs.
Here's a more detailed look at the signs:
• Visible fleas: Look for small, brownish-black, flat-bodied insects with six legs, especially around the base of the tail, under the armpits, and in the groin region.
• Flea dirt: These are tiny, black specks that look like pepper or small grains of sand, which are actually flea droppings (digested blood).
• Excessive scratching, licking, or biting: Cats may groom excessively or bite at their skin due to the irritation caused by flea bites.
• Hair loss: Over-grooming or scratching can lead to bald patches or patchy fur loss.
• Red or irritated skin: Flea bites can cause redness, inflammation, and even scabs or sores.
• Flea eggs: Tiny, white grains that look like grains of sand
• Tapeworms: Fleas can transmit tapeworms, which can cause digestive issues.
• Anemia: In severe cases, a heavy flea infestation can lead to anemia, causing lethargy and pale gums.
• Behavioral changes: Cats may become more restless or agitated due to the discomfort of fleas.
